R&D, Assistant Manager

We're the team helping Arnott's win in Asia. Campbell Malaysia is the Asia hub for The Arnott's Group, based in Kuala Lumpur, shaping strategy and building our footprint across the region. We're behind brands found in real kitchens and real snack drawers, from Campbell's and Prego to Kimball & Cheong Chan, plus Swanson, GoodTime, and Nyam Nyam. We're also part of the Arnott's family that includes icons like Tim Tam, Shapes, and Farm Bake Cookies.

This role will be based in Bangsar South.

What you'll be doing

• Capital project qualification and commercialization – As main R&D coordinator with project team which includes leading in process development, end-to-end trial plan development and execution, process qualification and production commercialization.
• Support on Enabler program, Business Continuity Program and alternative material sourcing by leading or participating in projects to support Supply Chain operations and deliver on financial targets. Work includes material review and assessment, production trials, shelf-life evaluation, project management, stakeholder management and technical report writing.
• Lead in coordinate on heat penetration studies with internal technical team and external key partners by maintaining and tracking work schedule, recipe readiness, material coordination and driving active communication.
• Supports and participate in managing and maintaining R&D systems, documentation, shelf-life evaluation, plant troubleshooting, R&D inventory holding and quality issue reviews.

Requirements

• Degree in Food Science/ Food Technology or related Sciences.
• Minimum 4 years working experience in food manufacturing industry, production processes and R&D related activities.
• No food allergies or any major food inhibitions.
• Strong knowledge of food processes, food safety requirements, local Food Act & Regulations, Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP), HACCP and Halal requirements.
• Good verbal and written communication skills (English & Bahasa Malaysia)
• Strong analytical thinking, problem solving and project management skills.