R&D Manager (Pattaya ,Bang Lamung District) - Gallothai Co., Ltd.
Gallothai Co., Ltd. · Chonburi
- Location
- Chonburi
- Salary
- Depend on qualifications
- Job Type
- Full Time
- Work Type
- Onsite
- Education
- Bachelor's Degree or Higher
- Posted
- 08/10/2026
Responsibilities
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
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
Benefits
- Health Check
- Life insurance
- Staff Party
- Provident Fund
- Staff training and development
- Funeral payment support
- ประกันชีวิต
- Social security
- Health insurance
- Accident Insurance
About Gallothai Co., Ltd.
If you are Thai at least bachelor degree who possess the leadership and extensive experience in retail (luxury brand or product).
RSU Tower, Unit 301-303, 3rd Floor 571 Sukhumvit Road, Klongton Nua, Wattana, Bangkok 10110
Human Resources Department
0-2392-1120-1, 098-2627784
Dream Company
Job Summary:
We are seeking a hands-on and creative Experienced R&D Manager to lead product development at our Pattaya facility. In a small, high-end export-oriented company, this role combines team leadership, daily sample execution, and innovation.
You will be responsible for developing new decoration concepts, managing fast-turnaround client samples, and ensuring smooth scale-up to production, while maintaining high standards in quality, cost efficiency, and regulatory compliance.
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
งานขาย
>1 year, former
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- Health Check
- Life insurance
- Staff Party
- Provident Fund
- Staff training and development
- Funeral payment support
- ประกันชีวิต
- Social security
- Health insurance
- Accident Insurance
About Company
If you are Thai at least bachelor degree who possess the leadership and extensive experience in retail (luxury brand or product).
Location
RSU Tower, Unit 301-303, 3rd Floor 571 Sukhumvit Road, Klongton Nua, Wattana, Bangkok 10110
Contact person
Human Resources Department
Telephone
0-2392-1120-1, 098-2627784
Website
www.gallothai.com