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Our client is a leading full-service airline providing domestic and international passenger transportation, cargo services, and travel-related solutions through an extensive global network. Position: Research and Development Manager This role leads the end-to-end development and improvement of food products by overseeing R&D, product testing, quality and regulatory compliance, packaging innovation, production optimization, sensory evaluation, and cross-functional collaboration to deliver products that meet customer, market, and business requirements. Job responsibilities Lead the development of new food products and enhance existing products to meet customer and market needs. Support and improve production processes, raw material management, and product quality. Oversee product testing, including lab analysis, shelf-life studies, and quality evaluations. Manage packaging and label development, working closely with Sales and Marketing teams. Explore and implement new technologies to improve products and processes. Ensure new products, recipes, and manufacturing processes comply with quality standards, food safety requirements, and regulations. Work with the Quality Assurance team to resolve product and production issues. Monitor new product launches to ensure efficient production, quality, and cost control. Lead sensory testing and consumer acceptance studies before products are launched to the market. Perform other duties as assigned. Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree in food science or related field Minimum 10 years of experience in food product research and development. Proven experience in experimental design, project planning, and food product development. Comprehensive understanding of quality management systems, food safety, occupational health and safety, environmental management, industry standards, ISO 9001, HACCP, GMP, Hal-Q, Halal, ISO 45001, ISO 14001, and food regulations. Knowledge and practical experience in sensory evaluation principles and methodologies. Excellent communication, presentation, knowledge-sharing, and advisory skills. Proficiency in English communication (TOEIC at least 600) If you are interested in this opportunity, feel free to apply now. And due to the high volume of applications, we will contact shortlisted candidates back soon.