R&D Manager (Pattaya ,Bang Lamung District) - Gallothai Co., Ltd.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead end-to-end product development from concept to industrialization (sugar, marshmallow, chocolate decorations)

• Manage and deliver daily client samples with strong focus on speed, consistency, and presentation

• Supervise and develop a small R&D team (2-5 people), with active hands-on involvement

• Formulate and optimize recipes for cost, stability, shelf-life, and scalability

• Drive creative design and innovation of new decoration ranges aligned with customer expectations

• Ensure smooth scale-up from lab to factory production and troubleshoot technical issues

• Collaborate closely with production, QA, and sales teams on specifications and timelines

• Maintain accurate formulations, SOPs, and R&D documentation

• Ensure compliance with export market requirements (US FDA / EU / SEA / ANZ standards)

• Monitor ingredient trends and support transition toward clean label / natural solutions

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Food Science, Food Technology, or related field

• 5-10 years’ experience in food R&D, preferably in confectionery or similar products

• Proven experience managing small teams in a factory environment

• Strong knowledge of formulation, food processing, and scale-up to production

• Hands-on, practical, and able to operate independently with limited supervision

• Good command of English (technical and communication)

Preferred Skills & Attributes:

• Experience in confectionery (sugar, chocolate, marshmallow) highly preferred

• Strong creativity and product design mindset (visual and aesthetic sensitivity is a plus)

• Knowledge of clean-label and natural ingredient reformulation

• Familiarity with HACCP, GMP, FSSC 22000 standards

• Experience with ERP systems (e.g., Odoo) is a plus

• Ability to thrive in a small, agile and demanding company environment

• Autonomous, proactive, and solution-oriented mindset

• Strong balance between creativity and industrial feasibility

• Motivation to deliver high-quality, innovative products for international clients