Product Development Manager

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the Product Development team, ensuring effective resource allocation, project prioritization, and achievement of departmental objectives.
• Develop annual product development plans and innovation roadmaps aligned with business goals and market opportunities.
• Oversee the end-to-end product development process from concept generation through commercialization and post-launch evaluation.
• Manage multiple product development projects simultaneously, ensuring completion within agreed timelines, budget, quality standards, and regulatory requirements.
• Coach, mentor, and develop Product Development Managers, Specialists, and team members to strengthen organizational capabilities and succession planning.
• Work closely with Marketing, Sales, Operations, Procurement, Quality Assurance, Regulatory Affairs, and Manufacturing teams to ensure successful project execution.
• Drive product renovation, value engineering, cost optimization, and continuous product improvement initiatives.
• Evaluate consumer trends, market intelligence, competitor activities, and emerging technologies to identify new business opportunities.
• Lead supplier and OEM evaluation, selection, and relationship management to support product innovation and business growth.
• Review and approve product formulas, specifications, technical documentation, and commercialization plans.
• Ensure compliance with food safety regulations, FDA requirements, quality standards, and company policies.
• Monitor departmental KPIs, project performance, development efficiency, and launch success metrics, implementing corrective actions where necessary.
• Lead continuous improvement projects related to product development processes, systems, and team effectiveness.

Qualifications

• Thai nationality only.
• Age not over 40 years old. Open to all genders.
• Bachelor's degree or higher in Food Science or other related fields.
• Strong knowledge of food science and product development principles.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in Research and Development (R&D) within the food and beverage industry.
• Strong expertise in one or more of the following product categories: Beverage, Sweet Confectionery, Cracker/Wafer, or Chocolate.
• Responsible, detail-oriented, disciplined, well-organized, with good interpersonal skills and a strong sense of cleanliness and hygiene.
• Good communication and coordination skills.
• Proficient in MS Office and Google Workspace tools.
• Possesses a Growth Mindset and is willing to continuously learn and improve.