Sin Hwa Dee Foodstuffs Industries Pte Ltd – Research & Development Executive

• Sin Hwa Dee has grown from a humble outfit to an international organization.

It has widened its product range from basic soya and oyster sauces to include pre-mixes like Kung Bo sauce, Black Pepper sauce, Laksa paste, Hainanese Chicken Rice Mix, etc.

Technologically, it has advanced from traditional manufacturing processes to high-tech machinery and equipment, housed in a large modern factory of 90,000 square feet.

It has achieved international production and quality standards, certified by HACCP, ISO 9001 and BRC.

Its market has grown from Singapore to more than 30 countries worldwide, consisting of major retail chains, international fast-food chains, restaurants, hotels, major airlines, and caterers.

• To perform new product development from ingredient sourcing, laboratory and kitchen trials to commercialization, focusing especially in sauces.
• To conduct continual improvement of existing products.
• To conceptualize new and innovative products.
• To source for new and alternative suppliers.
• To conduct sensory evaluation and approval of new and/or alternative raw materials.
• To prepare product costings based on raw materials and manufacturing costs.
• Collaborate with the Marketing department to understand the customers’ needs and requirements and to also assist in troubleshooting customers’ technical issues (when necessary).
• Ensure all product creation complies with customer, government and legal regulatory requirements within the country of use.
• To conduct product stability and shelf-life studies of new products.
• To develop innovative solutions to help grow and value-add to customers’ requirements, ensuring that any solutions provided are within the stipulated cost parameters and manufacturing capability.
• To facilitate the handover of new product(s) so as to ensure the smooth transition from test kitchen to Production. This includes liaising with the Technical / Production Manager to ensure that the product development fits the site capabilities.
• Ensure the cleanliness and orderliness of the laboratory.
• Liaison with China customers and distributors to support China market.
• Any other appropriate duties and responsibilities as assigned by the Management.

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Food Science or related discipline
• Preferably with 2-3 years R&D work experience.
• Able to handle multiple projects and meet tight deadlines.
• Team player with strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Able to work independently with less supervision.
• Willing to travel overseas when required