[Nafoods Group] R&D Manager (Food & Beverage)

Early Applicant

5-7 Years

Job Description

Location: c Ha, Long An (with daily shuttle bus from Ho Chi Minh City & free accommodation available)
Working time: Monday Saturday (8:00 17:00, 2 Saturdays off per month)

Key Responsibilities

Lead the execution of R&D business strategies and annual operating plans (AOP/FC), ensuring alignment with market insights and company objectives.
Drive the implementation of action plans, assign tasks, and manage cross-functional collaboration to deliver KPI results.
Manage the end-to-end product development process for juices, IQF, and dried fruit products, including:
New product ideation, formulation, and testing.
Raw material evaluation and selection to meet quality standards.
Prototype creation, sample preparation, and sensory testing.
Validation of product quality during technology/equipment changes.
Ensure smooth technology transfer and provide technical documentation to support production scale-up.
Continuously improve product quality and optimize cost structures.
Establish and validate product shelf life through appropriate testing.
Supervise pilot trials and support new product launches on-site (12 times per product).
Provide leadership and coaching to the R&D team; engage with customers and partners to ensure successful project execution.
Perform other R&D tasks as assigned by the R&D Director.

Requirements

Bachelors degree in Food Technology, Chemistry, Biology, or related field.
Minimum 5 years of experience in R&D leadership/management roles within the FMCG or F&B industry.
Strong technical knowledge in fruit juice/beverage, puree, and dried fruit production.
Familiarity with food safety regulations and compliance requirements.
Understanding of production machinery and processes for relevant product categories.
Skills: product specification development, raw material standards, and production process design.
Leadership competencies: people development, decision-making, and problem-solving.
Good command of English for communication.
Ability to work under high pressure and tight deadlines.

Benefits

Salary & Bonus: Competitive package, quarterly & annual KPI bonus, fixed 13th-month salary.
Allowances: Daily lunch allowance, shuttle bus HCMC Long An, free accommodation at Long An.
Training & Development: Access to internal and cross-department training programs.
Other perks: Annual company trips, team-building activities, festive bonuses.
Trial period: 2 months.