[Hanoi] R&D Manager - FMCG Group (Food)

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Role Overview
Take responsibility for managing and driving the development of the product portfolio across the instant noodles, rice vermicelli, pho (Vietnamese rice noodles), and glass noodles categories. Directly lead the R&D team in conducting research, developing and testing product samples, launching new products, and improving existing products. Ensure that products align with market trends, consumer needs, quality standards, and the company's development strategy.
1. Product Portfolio Management & Development
Develop product portfolio strategies and development plans for each product category.
Evaluate the existing product portfolio and identify opportunities for expansion, improvement, and new product development.
Research and propose product concepts, flavors, and potential product segments based on market trends and consumer needs.
2. Market Research & Product Trend Analysis
Monitor and analyze food industry trends, consumer preferences, and competitors' activities.
Research and evaluate market products in terms of ingredients, formulations, flavors, quality, and cost.
Translate market insights and consumer needs into product research and development directions.
3. R&D Management & Product Development
Manage and assign tasks to the R&D team in conducting research, sample testing, and new product development.
Provide technical direction for research into formulations, raw materials, ingredients, flavors, and technical specifications for each product line.
Directly oversee the product sampling, testing, evaluation, and finalization processes before products are transferred to production.
Lead new product development projects from initial concept through product finalization and production handover.
Ensure products meet requirements for quality, food safety, production feasibility, and cost targets.
4. Product Improvement & Quality Management
Drive and implement improvements to existing products in terms of formulations, raw materials, flavors, quality, and cost.
Research and propose solutions to optimize formulations and product development processes.
Monitor product quality, gather feedback, and implement appropriate improvement initiatives.
Identify opportunities to adopt new technologies, raw materials, and research methods to enhance product quality and competitiveness.
5. Team Management & Cross-functional Collaboration
Manage, train, and develop the technical capabilities of the R&D team (5-6 members).
Allocate resources, develop project plans, and monitor the progress of R&D projects.
Work closely with Marketing, Production, QA/QC, Procurement, and other relevant departments throughout product testing, finalization, and commercialization.
Ensure R&D projects are delivered on schedule and aligned with the company's business strategy and operational requirements.