113 Food Development jobs in Malaysia

• Personal Hygiene operator â Check and update body temperature and PPE.
• Conduct lab analysis & verification of product quality (pH, brix, salt, viscosity, appearance & taste.)
• Calibration of metal detector.
• Metal detector checking on finished goods.
• Daily checking for weighing scale.
• Ensure overall GMP and GHP in the production area is complied by all operators (all colour coded items are correctly used etc.).
• Oversee all processing, cooking, packing in production.
• Ensure all production forms are filled-up by operators accordingly (checking CCP are recorded and met by operators during the cooking process).
• Random checking of packaging, sealing.
• Checking the labeling of products.
• Check the temperature of the product during loading for delivery and fill the customer distribution form.
• Check and verify records for blast freezer and daily temperature monitoring (Cold storage).
• Receiving or Incoming checking of raw materials. Also, to update the receiving date of raw materials in each storage.
• Ensure a proper segregation of items in every storage (Allergen & Non-allergen)
• Incoming documentation checking and filing for DO/Invoice of items received.
  
  

• SPM Level / Any certificate with food industry background.
• Able to speak in English and Bahasa Malaysia
• Hygienic & tidy.
• Good in written & verbal communication.
• Experienced in food industry will be an added advantage
  
  

• Career development
• medical
• bonuses

Job Description

• Break down R&D planning strategies or business initiatives into key tasks and identify accountabilities by aligning communication, people, culture, processes, resources, and systems to ensure effective implementation and delivery of required results.
• Utilize economic, financial, and industry data to diagnose warehouse strengths and weaknesses, identify key issues, and develop strategies and plans.

• Break down R&D planning strategies or business initiatives into key tasks and identify accountabilities by aligning communication, people, culture, processes, resources, and systems to ensure effective implementation and delivery of required results.
• Understand and utilize economic, financial, and industry data to accurately diagnose warehouse strengths and weaknesses, identify key issues, and develop strategies and plans.

• Fulfill internal and external customer satisfaction and achieve Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) set by superiors.
• Direct and coordinate R&D activities, ensuring all new products, test runs, and presentations are arranged accordingly.
• Ensure all price changes for materials are updated in the system.
• Provide regular R&D status updates to management and facilitate timely support during new product launches.
• Propose substitute materials to management in case of stock shortages.
• Control and manage budgets, plans, and materials to ensure optimal utilization of equipment, resources, and labor to meet R&D objectives/targets.
• Continuously improve methods, effectiveness, and resource utilization; monitor R&D plans monthly in conjunction with the Ready To Eat (RTE) department.
• Perform other related tasks as deemed appropriate by management to achieve department/factory KPIs.

• Liaise with procurement and production to ensure sourcing and processing flow of R&D materials for new items are well planned and managed.
• Collaborate with production for staff training and education.
• Coordinate with subordinates regarding training needs aligned with management’s vision and mission.

• Diploma/Degree in Culinary, Hotel Management, or equivalent with over 5 years of experience in R&D at the executive level or above.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Strong leadership, organizational, multitasking, and problem-solving skills.

• To define R&D strategies and organize project portfolio.
• Manage R&D projects and perform post launch follow-up when required.
• Continuous improvement of existing products’ performances.
• Perform technical, scientific, regulatory and competition intelligence monitoring.
• Organize information sharing with group R&D teams.
• Constant sharing of R&D related updates and information with relevant departments.
• Support production in process implementation and work together for continuous and industrial scale up.
• Executing necessary physical and chemical tests and analyses for the products.
• Liaise with and sourcing suitable raw materials from various suppliers for new product development.
• Setting product specifications and production procedures.
• Preparation of TDS and MSDS for the products.
• Supervision of pilot and initial production batches.
• Responsible for investigation when abnormal occur in process or product.
• Provide technical advice and support in product/ process improvement.
• Assist sales and marketing for samples preparation.
• Close collaboration with sales, purchasing, operations and marketing.
• Able to manage workload and meet deadlines.

• Candidate must possess at least a Bachelor’s Degree in Chemistry.
• Must be “hands on” and creative.
• Ability to read and interpret literatures in English and Mandarin.
• At least 3 years working experience in similar function.
• Knowledge of manufacturing process added advantage.
• Analytical, innovative and organizational skills.
• Computer skills knowledge for Microsoft Words, Excel, and PowerPoint.

• Attractive Salary Package with Performance Bonus.
• Staff Benefits – Medical & Insurance, Allowances & Team Building.
• 5 Days Work; Company Expansion, Career Growth Opportunities.

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As an Application Development Executive , you will drive innovation in beverage recipe formulation and product development to meet customer needs and elevate our brand. Your role includes enhancing existing products, pioneering new applications, and ensuring precise documentation of lab-scale trials—all to give our company a competitive edge in the market.

Job description:

Location: Glenmarie Shah Alam, Malaysia

Work Arrangement: Hybrid

As an Application Development Executive , you will drive innovation in beverage recipe formulation and product development to meet customer needs and elevate our brand. Your role includes enhancing existing products, pioneering new applications, and ensuring precise documentation of lab-scale trials—all to give our company a competitive edge in the market.

To excel in this role, you must be able to:

• Gather consumer and market insights from the marketing team, considering trends, preferences, geography, and cultural factors.
• Experiment with innovative ingredient combinations and processing methods to refine and develop new concepts.
• Formulate product prototypes using new or existing ingredients, recipes, and production processes.
• Conduct sensory evaluations (taste, texture, aroma, appearance) on prototype samples.
• Collaborate with the sensory team, integrating feedback to enhance product formulations.
• Continuously refine recipes and methods until optimal results are achieved.
• Ensure all new recipes comply with Malaysia’s food safety regulations.
• Develop accurate recipe costing, portion sizing, and packaging specifications.
• Maintain standardized weights, measures, and scaling calculations.
• Prepare Bills of Materials (BOM) and estimate product costs efficiently.

• Customer-Focused: A commitment to meeting and exceeding client expectations and building long-term loyalty.
• Problem-Solver: Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to identify and address customer challenges effectively.
• Collaborative: Works effectively within a team, collaborating across departments to meet customer needs.
• Detail-Oriented: High attention to detail in managing client accounts, ensuring accurate and timely delivery of solutions.
• Integrity & Trustworthiness: Demonstrates reliability and builds trust with clients through consistent actions and ethical decision-making.

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Business, Science, or related field in Food Science/ Biotechnology.
• Experience: Proven experience in account management within the B2B Food & Nutrition Specialty Ingredients , with at least 4-7 years in a customer-facing role.
• Relationship Management: Demonstrated ability to build and maintain strong, long-term relationships with clients.
• Sales Skills: Strong consultative selling skills, with a focus on incremental growth through upselling and cross-selling within an existing customer base.
• Communication Skills: Excellent communication, interpersonal, and presentation skills.
• Analytical Ability: Ability to gather insights on client needs and provide actionable recommendations.
• Customer Focus: A high degree of empathy, customer orientation, and commitment to satisfaction.
• Tools: Proficiency in MS Office and CRM software.

At Caldic, we’re a global leader in distribution solutions, serving diverse markets across the world. Joining us means becoming part of an entrepreneurial, collaborative, and innovation-driven team.

We offer:

• Global opportunities with rapid career growth and development
• An inclusive, diverse, and dynamic work environment
• The chance to shape the future of specialty ingredient solutions across industries like food, pharma, personal care, and more

We operate in 43 countries around the world. Our innovative solutions are tailored to meet the needs of industries such as food, pharma, personal care, and industrial markets, ensuring sustainable success for all stakeholders. To learn more, visit:

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Caldic celebrates diversity and is committed to fostering an inclusive work environment. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, gender, or any other characteristic.

• Seniority level Mid-Senior level

• Employment type Full-time

• Job function Other, Research, and Science
• Industries Chemical Manufacturing

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Beckers is the number one supplier of coil coatings and a leading supplier of industrial paints worldwide. The company is a true pioneer in providing unique, high-performance coating solutions that improve customer competitiveness while protecting people and planet. With expertise based on its 150-year history, Beckers today is a global company with 1,800 employees in 23 locations in 17 countries, providing products and custom-made solutions to customers in 60 countries around the world. Beckers is owned by Lindéngruppen, a Swedish family business with a focus on the long-term development of industrial companies. Beckers’ corporate headquarters are in Berlin, Germany.

Development of Long Term Development Asia (LTDA) group capabilities and support of Beckers Group Global objectives:

• Coordination & execution of R&D projects according to project pipeline / key milestones.
• Ability to effectively organize, process, interpret and present results (large amounts of data) across multiple concurrent projects.
• Effectively communicate with key regional & international technical groups within Beckers R&D community.
• Build understanding of industry trends with respect to coating technology, application technology, analytical techniques through research / information gathering, both from within Beckers and external sources.
• Implementation of Beckers Sustainability objectives, tools, and initiatives in accordance with RIC and supervisors’ directives.
• Supervision of technicians including training, growth development, work plans and time management.
• General R&D laboratory management of routine processes including equipment maintenance and ensuring safety standards.
• Networking with suppliers, industrial partners, and academic partners towards collaborative projects

• Advanced Degree (Masters or PhD) in Chemistry, Polymer Science, Material Science, or related subject.
• Minimum 3 years of R&D experience in industry or university, preferably in area related to coatings, polymers, or related.
• Hands-on experience and proficiency with FTIR, DSC, UV-VIS-NIR and optical microscopy. Proficiency in additional techniques such as surface analysis, chromatography etcetera are required.
• Excellent command of English and other regional language is advantageous.
• Critical thinking with ability to absorb complex concepts and interpret large data sets is essential.
• Willing to travel both regionally and inter-continental
• Curious, creative and team-player with ambition to build a career.

• Research information related to analytical support projects.
• Information management through effective command of relevant IT tools / software.
• Source new raw materials and evaluate performance.
• Formulate and evaluate coatings systems.
• Source new equipment and upgrades to improve LTDA capabilities.
• Commitment to fulfilling Goal Agreements and KPIs
• Build relationships through trust and integrity.
• Promote collaboration and cooperation within the team and with other departments.
• Open-minded with a willingness to take ownership of new challenges.

Manage end-to-end product development cycle for snack category and experience in food manufacturing industry is mandatory.

• Strong background in food science, chemistry, biotechnology, or relevant fields.
• In-depth knowledge of product development, formulation, and raw materials.
• Understanding of regulatory compliance (e.g., FDA, Halal, HACCP, Codex, country-specific requirements).
• Ability to analyze and interpret stability studies, sensory evaluations, and shelf-life tests.
• Troubleshoots formulation, process, and production issues.
• Evaluates risks in ingredient changes, formulation adjustments, and production feasibility.
• Ensures cost-effectiveness while maintaining product quality.
• Leads and manages multiple R&D projects efficiently.
• Develops new product concepts based on market trends and business strategy.
• Works with cross-functional teams (Marketing, Procurement, Production, QA) to ensure project feasibility.
• Tracks R&D timelines and ensures deliverables are met.
• Ensures all R&D work complies with local and international regulations.
• Conducts stability testing, sensory evaluation, and microbiological studies.
• Prepares technical documentation such as COA, MSDS, and product specifications.
• Ensures smooth product registration and certification.

• Candidate should possess a Bachelor’s Degree / Master in Food Science/Technology/Nutrition/Dietetics or equivalent.
• At least 5 years working experience in food industry.
• Possess own transport, willing to work in Subang Jaya and travel to Malacca when needed.
• Strong technical understanding of food processing especially instant noodle & food service savoury application.
• Excellent communications, interpersonal and analytical skills.
• Good leadership, customer focus and commercial acumen.
• Strong R&D experience with good project management skills, stakeholder management and initiatives.

Lead all development and optimization initiatives for innovative and renovative projects.

Responsible for new product development for instant noodles & food services.

Proactively design and establish new processes, new products, and process controls.

Support the sourcing of new ingredients from reliable suppliers, compare the quality and cost advantage with procurement colleagues.

Set product specifications and quality standards for the manufacture of new products.

Work with the operation team (production, engineering, quality assurance) on new process control and process improvement.

Responsible for product compliance with country regulations, brand values, and consumer expectations.

Lead NPD processes from concept to commercialization including formulation development, shelf-life study, label development, Halal, FSSC 22000 management, etc.

Strong stakeholder management, able to manage cross-functional teams such as sales & marketing, manufacturing team, and external parties.

Support shipping-related issues, i.e., technical aspects of the products.

Lead the trial run processes, troubleshooting, and improvements in control settings.

Strong consumer insight, able to lead consumer acceptance surveys/studies.

Ensure product launching according to timeline and product brief.

Present innovation and technology NPD to customers to support business development.

Establish and execute development plans, build a superior team by retaining and growing talent, and identify learning opportunities with proactive coaching.

Develop and train technical know-how on formulation and processes.

Perform ad hoc tasks assigned by superiors from time to time.

Candidate should possess a Bachelor’s Degree / Master in Food Science/Technology/Nutrition/Dietetics or equivalent.

At least 5 years working experience in the food industry.

Possess own transport, willing to work in Subang Jaya, and travel to Malacca when needed.

Strong technical understanding of food processing, especially instant noodle & food service savory applications.

Excellent communication, interpersonal, and analytical skills.

Good leadership, customer focus, and commercial acumen.

Strong R&D experience with good project management skills, stakeholder management, and initiatives.

Department Overview

The R&D department is responsible for the activities of an organization to undertake the innovation and introduction of new products and services. It is often the first stage in the development process. The goal is typically to take new products and services to market and add to the company's bottom line.

Department Functions

1. New product research and development.
2. Existing product updates.
3. Quality control checks.
4. Application lab.
5. Analytical & methods.
6. Innovation and staying ahead of trends.

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Why Synthomer?

We are ambitious! We have grown significantly – both organically and inorganically. We are a FTSE 250 listed company, 22% of our revenue comes from newly commercialized products, and we’re recognized in the top quartile for chemicals manufacturing safety.

We believe in high challenge, high support! We are keen to let you contribute in real roles from day one. We expect a lot, but offer a lot, too. This includes onboarding, induction and learning events, networking opportunities, mentoring, and personal development planning. So, be up for an inspiring long-term career adventure.

We personalize our approach to development! At Synthomer, you won't find generic career tracks or development programs but rather a one-size-fits-one approach to employee development. We'll partner with you to ensure you have the right experiences that build your capabilities and accelerate your career growth.