Key Responsibilities:

1. General

• Monitor daily operations within the R&D Department.
• Establish and maintain quality standards for product development.
• Ensure compliance with GMP, Halal, FSSC, HACCP and other regulatory requirements.

2. Project Planning

• Assess project cope and ensure timely completion within budget.
• Analyse and clarify requirements with customers or business teams.
• Understand customer expectations for new product development.
• Develop and maintain procedures for evaluating raw materials, in-process and finished products.
• Prepare monthly R&D reports to track progress and performance.

3. Costing & Quotation

• Conduct cost analysis for new and existing product development.
• Prepare and issue quotations based on customer requirements.
• Finalize costing and quotations upon formulation approval.
• Prepare final costing reports and monitor R&D expenses.

4. Raw Material Sourcing & Purchasing

• Source and ensure availability of raw materials for development and production.
• Liaise with suppliers regarding material suitability and application.
• Maintain updated supplier documentation and vendor records.

5. Research & Development

• Conduct research, design and evaluation of materials and processes.
• Develop formulations and prototypes.
• Improve existing products and explore new product opportunities.
• Conduct product trials and sensory evaluations with customers.
• Perform stability testing and ensure product quality before mass production.

6. Documentation

• Maintain records of COA and Halal certificates from suppliers.
• Prepare Batch Manufacturing for regulatory submission.
• Develop Finished Product Specifications for submission.
• Support regulatory documentation and compliance processes.
• Prepare reports for all R&D activities.

7. Networking

• Participate in industry expos, fairs and conferences.

8. Audit Management

• Act as Internal Audit Lead/Auditor.
• Support internal audit processes and compliance activities.

9. Product Complaint Management

• Investigate product complaints related to quality.
• Assist in corrective actions and product improvement.

10. Reporting & Meetings

• Prepare weekly reports on tasks and progress.
• Attend weekly HOD meetings for updates and planning.

11. Others

• Perform any additional tasks assigned by management as required.