R&D Manager (Food & Beverage) - Long An (shuttle bus from Ho Chi Minh City)

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 (1–2 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

Bachelor’s 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.

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Requirements

Bachelor’s 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.