Innovation & Application Development Manager (Food & Nutrition)

2 days ago

สมทรปราการ, Thailand Brenntag Full time

Responsibilities

Key Result Areas (KRAs):

- Lead and manage the project pipeline in F&N systems like Salesforce.
- Ensure compliance with health and safety norms in the lab.
- Develop new products/concepts in the lab.
- Oversee customer-level trials.
- Monitor sampling activities and ensure timely stock replenishment.
- Manage third-party production schedules and periodic audits.
- Act as the main technical contact for suppliers.
- Attend sales meetings with customers to provide technical guidance.
- Maintain lab machinery and equipment.
- Develop and implement Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for lab activities.
- Coordinate with vendors for issues related to equipment, materials, and safety devices in the lab.

Tasks & Activities:

- Guide the team on projects and address any issues.
- Provide weekly updates on project statuses from team members.
- Address regulatory queries from the internal sales team in Thailand and the region.
- Make stock reordering decisions.
- Conduct monthly meetings with the sales team to discuss needs, priorities, and project updates.
- Collaborate with the sales team and inventory manager to determine third-party production requirements for the next two months.
- Guide the warehouse team on product labeling and documentation requirements.
- Report new/existing product developments to the regional technical manager (Singapore) monthly.
- Attend at least five supplier training sessions annually.
- Participate in ISO audits and ensure full compliance.
- Develop prototypes and displays for annual exhibitions.

Measurement Metrics (KPIs):

- Provide a minimum of five solutions based on customer and sales requirements annually.
- Achieve 100% compliance in ISO and health & safety audits.
- Ensure less than 10 stock-out occurrences for samples annually.

Key Stakeholders

Internal:

- Business Manager (F&N)
- Sales Team (F&N)
- Inventory Manager
- Warehouse Team
- Finance Team
- Regional Technical Manager (Singapore)

External:

- Customers
- Suppliers
- Vendors (food ingredients, machines, utensils, etc.)
- AMC Partners
- Analytical Labs
- Third-party manufacturing companies

Financial Authority
- Approve team travel claims and reimbursements.
- Manage lab-related expenses.

Administrative Authorities
- Approve team members' leave.
- Conduct performance appraisals/reviews.
- Approve sample labeling and finished product dispatch.
- Approve product formulations, prototypes, and ingredients.
- Grant lab visit approvals for suppliers/customers.

Key Competencies

Functional/Technical Competencies:

- Knowledge of quality assurance and sensory analysis.
- Familiarity with food ingredients and lab instruments.
- Understanding of food industry regulatory norms.
- Proficiency in MS Office and English language.
- Innovative thinking.

Behavioral Competencies:

- Strong leadership skills.
- Effective decision-making.
- Attention to detail.
- Process-oriented mindset.
- Strong planning and organizational skills.
- Cross-functional collaboration.
- Customer-centric approach.

Qualifications
- B.Sc./M.Sc./B.Tech in Food Technology from a reputed institution.
- Certifications in ISO, FSSAI, or HACCP preferred.

Experience Requirements

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