R&D Section Manager

Place of Assignment: Bagumbayan, Taguig

Job Level: Section Manager

Division: Corporate

REQUIREMENTS:

BS Food Technology, Food Science, Chemistry or related SciencesMinimum of 5 to 8 years of food product development experience from bench top to commercializationProject Management: Minimum of 3 years of managing multiple projects across technical programs.People Management: Minimum of 3 years of managing personnel

JOB DEscriptION:

Implementation of technical programs for innovation, product improvements and commercialization programs in support of identified business plan objectives.Identifies innovative product and process solutions to meet consumer, customer and business needs as a strategic driver for business growth.Identifies and documents internal and external resource needs to support agreed upon development programs. Effectively uses all available resources.Lead in-plant technical programs in support of improved product processing and commercialization. Ensure legal, regulatory and quality standards are met during commercialization of food productsLeads hands-on development activities as required to meet project objectives. This will involve at times performing the tasks normally conducted by R&D specialists.Communicates effectively cross-functionally and across diverse levels within and outside the organization.Effectively manages small groups / teams, effectively using all available resources.Identifies and explores new areas of technical opportunities.