Research and Development Specialist
Mandaluyong, National Capital Region
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- Company:
- GOURMET FOOD MANUFACTURING CORPORATION
- Company Description:
- Gourmet Food Manufacturing Corporation (GFMC) acknowledges its responsibility for food safety under the relevant Food Safety Act of 2013 guidelines, regulations and code of practice. Thus, GFMC is Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) certified by Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and Food Development Center (FDC), while the products, Gourmet Hot Sauce & Gourmet Tomato Catsup are Hazard Analysis Critical Control Point (HACCP) certified as well. Our company is committed to the development of Food Safety Program to help reduce the incidence of food borne illness and reduce the regulatory burden on the food industry. This product information sheet has been developed to provide sufficient information and resources. We will ensure that all our staff has adequate training so that they understand their responsibility for adhering to all rules in monitoring and exceeding the prescribed standards.
- Contract Type:
- Full Time
- Experience Required:
- 3 to 4 years
- Education Level:
- Bachelor’s Degree
- Gender:
- Any
- Number of vacancies:
- 1
Job Description
• Develop research programs incorporating current developments to improve existing products and study the potential of new products.
• Understand customer expectations on to-be manufactured products.
• Determine and execute improved technologies used by suppliers, competitors, and customers.
• Support Director to hire and develop R&D personnel.
• Establish project goals and priorities by collaborating with Marketing and Operations.
• Transfer new technologies, products, and manufacturing processes into and out of the company.
• Research, design and evaluate materials, assemblies, processes, and equipment.
• Suggest training tools to enhance employee performance and skill development.
• Monitor team metrics and objectives ensuring meeting of goals.
• Document all phases of research and development.
• Manage customer relationships and perform RFP reviews, customer visits, and product testing.
• Establish and maintain testing procedures for assessing raw materials, in-process and finished products.
• Oversee complex research projects, analyze results and provide recommendations based on findings.
• Assess the scope of research projects and ensure they are on time and within budget.
• Be present at industry conferences on research topics of interest.