Product Innovation Technologist

Overview

HaruPlate is on a mission to nourish the world's future generations, starting with impactful products for children 1 through 12 years.

We are looking for trailblazers to grow healthier, healthier families together with us

Product Innovation Technologist

Have a burning passion to play with food? Want to be part of a goal-driven, creative and collaborative team? Read on, and perhaps we'll end up creating something amazing together

About The Role

As part of HaruPlate's product development team, you will have ownership in leading developments that are at the forefront of the paediatric functional food industry. To achieve the brand's vision, you will work in close collaboration with our Business Development and Marketing team to research, design and develop an entire range of delicious, nutritious solutions for our young customers.

Scope of Work:

Product Strategy

• Work in collaboration with the Business Development team to gather consumer insights.
• Refine and execute projects according to the product development playbook.

Product R&D - from conception to manufacturing

• Oversee new product development and improvements of current product line to achieve top-line growth.
• Conduct consumer research and development to ensure strong product-market fit.
• This includes customer-facing and outreach activities that may and do occur on weekends.
• Develop product formulation based on functional nutrition and user design goals
• R&D work also involves working with suppliers, vendors and consultants.
• Run small-batch production with the aim of mass production.

Inventory & Manufacturing

• Ensure smooth and efficient production schedule for an effective supply chain.

QAQC

• Develop QAQC documentation together with consultants.
• Schedule site and supply chain audits.
• Ensure that all required certifications are valid and up-to-date.

Admin & Reporting

• Manage projects to ensure that they meet timelines and milestones.
• Keep R&D and production documentation up-to-date, and ensure clear and effective communication.
• Set up SOPs and workflows for clear communication within Product team and other internal and external stakeholders.

Experience, Qualifications & Traits:

• 0 to 2 years experience; Diploma or Degree in Food Science & Technology, Product Design, or Culinary.
• A genuine interest and aptitude to approach problem-solving from different angles - food & nutrition science and tech, design, or even engineering. Most importantly, the candidate must possess an obsessiveness and drive to find impactful, effective solutions.
• Ability to run experiments and be comfortable with finding innovative approaches to problem-solving while maintaining focus on the objective.
• Able to work independently, but also rises to the occasion when working in collaboration with other teams.
• Driven, meticulous, strong process-driven mindset.

Who Is HaruPlate?

HaruPlate is Asia's pioneering paediatric nutrition brand revolutionising the children's food industry, offering premium functional food products that provide essential nutrients for children aged one to 12 years. In consultation with their in-house dietitian, HaruPlate designs delicious, clean-label products in eclectic Asian flavours, ensuring children's nutritional needs are met while giving parents the peace of mind they yearn for - at home, school, and on the go.

Ready To Nourish The Next Generation?

Ready to unleash your inner ninja to nourish the next generation? Email your CV and resume to

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From RM3,000.00 per month

Benefits:

• Opportunities for promotion
• Professional development

Application Question(s):

• How long is your notice period and when is your availability date to start?

Work Location: In person