Research Development Technical Manager

Location: Mandaluyong City
Work Setup: On-site
Work Schedule: Monday to Friday
Employment Type: Full-time

We are seeking an experienced Research Development Technical Manager to lead the technical commercialization of new food products process innovations and continuous product improvements. This role serves as the key link between Research & Development Commissary and Store Operations ensuring that recipes production processes and technical standards are scalable cost-effective and operationally executable across all commissary and store locations.

The ideal candidate has extensive experience in food manufacturing or restaurant operations with strong expertise in product development process standardization Bill of Materials (BOM) management and team leadership.

• Lead the technical commercialization of new products product renovations and process improvements from concept through full-scale implementation.
• Collaborate with Research & Development Commissary and Store Operations during concept trial and pilot stages to ensure commercial feasibility.
• Develop review and maintain Technical Manuals including equipment and material requirements production workflows standard operating procedures food safety and quality standards and quick reference guides.
• Manage and maintain the accuracy of Bill of Materials (BOM) recipes and product specifications in coordination with Procurement and Management Accounting.
• Lead and mentor Technical Assistants and SAP Support personnel to ensure accurate documentation and timely project execution.
• Work closely with Industrial Engineering on store and kitchen design workflow optimization and capacity planning.
• Partner with the Training Team to facilitate effective technology transfer and successful implementation across commissary and store operations.
• Coordinate with the Quality Audit Team to ensure compliance with food safety quality standards and critical control points.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance product consistency operational efficiency and execution.
• Lead troubleshooting and root cause analysis for operational and product-related issues.
• Ensure all technical documentation is accurate updated and aligned with operational requirements.

• Bachelors Degree in Food Technology Food Science Engineering or a related field.
• 810 years of relevant experience in Product Development Research & Development Process Engineering or Technical Operations within the food industry.
• At least 5 years of managerial experience leading technical R&D or process improvement teams.
• Strong background in product commercialization process standardization Bill of Materials (BOM) management technical documentation and operational process control.
• Experience in food manufacturing commissary restaurant or Quick Service Restaurant (QSR) operations is highly preferred.
• Experience using SAP or other ERP systems is an advantage.
• Strong analytical project management problem-solving and decision-making skills.
• Excellent communication leadership and stakeholder management abilities.

• Lead the successful commercialization of innovative food products and process improvements.
• Work closely with cross-functional teams that drive operational excellence and continuous improvement.
• Contribute to an organization committed to delivering quality consistency and innovation across its operations.
• Enjoy a stable Monday to Friday work schedule in an on-site work environment located in Mandaluyong City.