R&D Department Manager (Bearhouse)

Responsibilities

• Source and identify OEM manufacturing partners for new products as assigned
• Research, develop, and create new products according to assigned projects
• Plan and manage product research and development activities to ensure projects are completed within the assigned timeline
• Establish and maintain internal documentation systems within the R&D team to ensure operational efficiency and confidentiality
• Develop collaboration workflows with related departments to successfully commercialize developed products within limited resources
• Plan and improve store operation processes to enhance overall operational efficiency
• Develop cost reduction plans related to store operations and present improvement strategies to the Operations team and management
• Research and improve existing products to optimize costs or enhance taste and quality while maintaining the same cost structure
• Calculate product costs and control beverage costs to ensure they remain within appropriate targets, including OEM product costs
• Manage and control the R&D budget, ensuring development and research activities are completed within budget and timeline constraints
• Lead, evaluate, and develop team members to maximize performance, including conducting daily morning briefings to ensure smooth team operations
• Manage resources including equipment, raw materials, packaging samples, and maintain strong relationships with suppliers
• Prepare weekly and monthly reports to summarize performance and progress for management review
• Study and analyze competitors' products, including their strengths, weaknesses, and key selling points, and apply insights to support the company's product development
• Perform other duties as assigned by the supervisor