The EMEAA R&D Junior Manager executes/performs all R&D functions to meet the requirements of Jollibee operations in EMEAA to include but not limited to: Product Technology Transfer and Product Development to deliver Menu Architecture completion, Setting up of Product Standards within Regional guardrails; Development of Store Operating Procedures; Product and Process Improvement for Supply sustainability, Cost Optimization for Store and Manufacturing Efficiency; Supply Chain support through Development and/or Localization of alternative and sustainable food and packaging materials for new and existing products, Supplier Development and relations, Commissary and/or toll processor support and Regulatory Compliance.

RESPONSIIBILITIES

Menu Architecture Completion for Assigned EMEAA Markets

Develops new products from concept to full production
Initiates and recommends new product ideation sessions with suppliers and/or actively participates to Ideation Sessions lead by JB PH R&D
Develops and standardizes commercial processes for new approved product profiles
Manages the development and completion timelines of all new product launches based on the Marketing Calendar across countries within the assigned market
Establish product and quality standards within Regional Guardrails
Establishes product costings and supports target Gross Margin (GM) achievement
Develops and maintains project plans, identifying critical paths and resources required
Determines critical points in the food preparation process in relation to food safety and quality
Coordinates with other units/departments involved in New Product Launch (Marketing, RS, Purchasing, Commissary, IM, Operations, Supply Chain)
Documents formulations, manufacturing processes and standards
Leads in facilitating the Country Product Board through collaboration with regional and/or country marketing, market heads and local country team

Manages R&D-related Supply Chain functions

Conducts competency, capability assessment and audit of suppliers based on the product requirements
Recommends direction based on product audit or translation results that may involve adjustments in raw material, formula and process
Develops product standards and process parameters for third party toll processors
Develops new and/or alternative regional or local raw materials and packaging for new and existing products (new material and structure, product application and alternative suppliers) based on supply availability
Initiates, investigates and recommends adaption of new technologies to support product and process improvement
Establishes finished goods monitoring and inspection and conducts product stability tests
Documents validated formulation, manufacturing processes and standards
Develops Raw Material specifications
Ensures accuracy and confidentiality of all developed processes and documents

Product Technology Transfer

Conducts commercial translation of Regional, Core and New Products to Commissary and/or accredited third party toll processors in EMEAA
Establishes input data for product costing which includes raw materials usage, preparation and manufacturing times, and production yields
Establishes quality control measure for in-line manufacturing process and finished goods monitoring and inspection
Determines critical points in the production process in relation to food safety and product quality
Documents formulation, manufacturing processes and standards
Ensures accuracy and completion of technology transfer and confidentiality of JFC proprietary information (IP)
Manages requirements for needed certification based on country regulatory standards

Product and Process Improvement

Drives regular competitor checks and analyzes trending products
Initiates, recommends and implements re-engineering of product formulations and/or processes to improve quality and market acceptability, process efficiency and cost.
Initiates, recommends and standardizes localization of store raw materials and packaging for cost efficiency and supply sustainability
Investigates and recommends adaption of new technologies to support product and process improvement
Conducts commercial translation and product stability testing for improved products
Develops and standardizes process parameters for manufacturing and finished goods quality monitoring.
Develops Store Operating Procedures, standardizes menu portion sizes and generates menulist for improved products
Evaluates and establishes parameters for new and alternative equipment, tools and utensils (store and manufacturing)
Documents validated formulation, manufacturing processes and standards.
Actively participates as a lead or member in a Cross-Functional team/s created to achieve EMEAA business goals

Regulatory Compliance

Formulates, recommends and implements product labels to ensure regulatory compliance to country of destination
Develops, maintains and updates necessary documents as required by country law (Allergen Declaration and/or Handbook, Halal requirements, etc)
Keeps abreast with the food regulations in the assigned market/s
Ensures proper documentation of all traded and manufactured materials

JOB QUALIFICATIONS

Must have a Bachelor's Degree in BS Food Technology, BS Chemistry, or any food-related field or program.
Must have at least 5 years of extensive experience in R&D in a food manufacturing setting preferably handling processed meats or sauces category.
PFT license is an advantage but not a hard requirement.
Must be willing to work under a hybrid arrangement in Ortigas, Pasig City, and travel domestically or internationally as needed.

Jollibee Foods Corporation is the hiring entity for this requisition.

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Research and Development Manager (Meats and Sauces)