Manager, Technology & Process Development

Department: Technology & Process Development - Convenient Foods (Noodles)

Job Summary:

Manager, Technology & Process Development is responsible for ensuring compliance with approved technological processes, establishing control parameters for new products or technologies, and driving continuous improvement initiatives to optimize resource usage in production. This role also involves resolving technical issues, conducting root cause analysis, preparing preventive measures, and researching new technology trends applicable to the business.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Develop operational and technological processes for new products or improve existing ones to optimize production efficiency. (20%)

2. Collaborate with R&D to transfer and implement new product trials into the manufacturing environment. (10%)

3. Coordinate with the Project Team to define operational conditions, technical specifications, and identify risk points related to quality, performance, and cost. (10%)

4. Establish risk control procedures and develop incident management guides to ensure process stability in production. (15%)

5. Drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance production efficiency, focusing on reducing labor costs, utility usage, and material loss. (20%)

6. Assess and analyze risks resulting from equipment or technology changes and define updated process control parameters. (10%)

7. Ensure full compliance with food safety standards across all processes in the CF product segment. (10%)

8. Proactively seek and integrate new technological solutions that bring operational value. (5%)

Other tasks as assigned by the Board of Directors, including collaboration in building pilot models for new product or equipment testing.

Authority:

• Decide to halt usage of non-compliant equipment, raw materials, or in-process products.

• Propose corrective actions for non-compliant products/processes for higher-level review and approval.

• Request related departments to execute actions to resolve or prevent potential non-conformities.

• Propose process and product quality improvements within assigned scope.

• Manage and discipline team members under their responsibility.

Experience:

• Minimum 7 years in RD/Technology leadership roles in food or FMCG companies with annual revenues > VND 3,000 billion.

• Preferably with multinational experience.

• In-depth knowledge and practical experience in food technology and process control.

Skills:

• Proficient in statistical analysis, data evaluation, and creative tools (e.g. QC 7 Tools, Mind Mapping, Kaizen)

• Strong leadership, proactive mindset, analytical thinking, and effective communication skills.

• Good English (IELTS 5.5 or equivalent). Foreign nationals are encouraged.

Education:

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in Biochemistry, Food Technology, or Biotechnology.

Other Traits:

• Excellent health, dynamic, creative, and decisive.

• High discipline, responsibility, and a collaborative “win-win” mindset.

Key Success Factors:

• Mastery in production technologies and process control.

• High leadership ability and initiative.

• Competency in statistics, data analysis, and innovation for preventative and improvement systems.

• Strong health and passion for the job.

Internal & External Interaction:

• Internal: All departments and company personnel

• External: Customers, suppliers, and relevant regulatory bodies

Company Benefits:

• Competitive salary with 13th-month bonus and year-end KPIs.

• Monthly phone allowance and company-provided laptop.

• Shuttle Bus provided

• ESOP policy available.

• Free lunch at the factory canteen.

• Healthcare Insurance for self and family members.

• Vibrant, dynamic work culture with opportunities for career progression and contributions that make an impact.