R&D Specialist (Ready-To-Drink)

POSITION SNAPSHOT
• Working location: Nestlé Binh An Factory (Amata IZ, Dong Nai)
• Reporting line: R&D Manager
MAIN JOB PURPORSE
• Plan & execute Innovation & Renovation projects (local & inter-market supply, including new and improving exsiting product): to be launched on time, with effective cost, no major quality issues and in compliance with Nestlé and local regulations.
• Supporting R&D team & cross-functional team for problem solving related to products, product and process improvement...
• Proactive in supporting R&D and extended team regarding compliance, improvement and initiatives (Ideation workshop, competencies building, training, knowledge sharing...).
• Coordinate with team for functional activities such as system (GREAT, SAP...), KPI, report, Simplex updates,...
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
• Responsible for studying possible production of new/improved products. Ensuring that the materials and products are used & manufactured in compliance with the local food regulations and Nestlé guidelines.
• Responsible for developing new formula or re-formulating tasks (local & inter-market supply) in line with internal & external requirements. Improving the existing products by adjusting the formula, production process or raw material replacement, etc...
• Responsible for conducting pilot/kitchen trials for initial process parameters, sensory evaluation and prototypes preparation for consumer test
• Responsible for conducting industrial trials on the real processing line to ensure manufacturing feasibility for new product
• Responsible for conducting industrial validation of material substitution or alternative supplier etc.... Contribute to qualify new and alternative raw materials/ suppliers regarding product performance and process feasibility
• Work closely with cross-functional team to ensure the success of the first and second commercial lots.
• Responsible for product samples and required information for TAA (local, central) and preparing technical documents for the FDA registration.
• Responsible for studying shelf life of new product, organization of sensory evaluation for new product development and be a team member of sensory panel.
• Responsible for creating/updating specifications, recipe on system such as RMPS of raw materials, RMS, GREAT, BOM, CAT, H2M, formula project, etc. [protected info] ensure that all document/system updated, recorded & complied with internal & external requirements.
• Supporting cross-functional team for knowledge of material, product, technology and standard production practices.
• Supporting R&D team & cross-functional team for problem solving related to products, product and process improvement. Coordinate for Simplex projects and responsible for update from Simplex
• Coordinate for some activities as KPI, report, training, sharing knowledge with cross-functional team