Responsibilities: -

New Product Development (NPD)

• Develop extension flavours and new products, including processing procedures and techniques and product specifications
• Assist review and improve the application for new and current raw materials and packaging materials
• Tackle problems encountered during processing and ingredients selection
• Broaden product portfolio according to company direction
• Initiate and follow R&D activities proactively
• Act as a project leader to manage all NPD for specific zone market with cost effective and speed to market

Technical Support

• Provide technical support on production issues, including processing procedures, preparation of ingredients and packaging process to ensure the final products are safe and meet the required quality
• Cope with changes in regulations in different zones, provide alternative solutions to markets
• Draft technical specifications including raw material, packaging material and product specification
• Provide technical support on customer inquiries and complaints
• Solve problems on quality and food safety issues

Administration and Communication

• Present project update
• Communicate with R&D staff and various functions with clear standpoint to tackle problems

Requirements: -

• Bachelor degree in Food Science or above in related disciplines
• Minimum 6 years of experience in food industry, preferred in sauce related product
• Familiar with Chinese cooking and eating tradition
• Knowledge in food production and processing
• Good command in English, Cantonese and Mandarin
• Self-confident, pragmatic and able to build consensus
• Analytical and strategic minded
• Excellent communication skills and ability to serve as effective project champion to internal and external stakeholders
• Station in Hong Kong and willing to travel