POSITION PURPOSE:
The Research and Development Specialist focuses on product research and process development, improvement of new and bestselling products for its assigned category.
RESPONSIBILITIES: The position will be responsible in leading innovation projects related to quality consistency and process and cost improvement of assigned products. Leads in the development and improvement of assigned product category. Coordinates with and assists other R&D Specialists to ensure required parameters of assigned product category and process development and improvement projects, including reformulation and re-engineering are met. Recommends and implements the review/study of food manufacturing equipment, process improvements or alternative raw materials for upgrading or updating for commercialization. We’re looking for self-motivated individuals with a keen sense of leadership, able to problem-solve on their own and with a team. Are you right for the position? Join us!
THIS JOB MIGHT BE FOR YOU IF YOU:
Graduate of BS Food and Technology Course
With experience as a R&D Specialist/Associate
Handled Sauce, Meat and Bakery lines
Leslie Corporation is an established food manufacturer and distributor founded in 1960 from the Philippines. We are one of the country’s largest leading snack manufacturing companies, operating several modern and fully automated plants. With over 50 years of experience, we continuously strive to deliver quality and value-filled offerings to our customers. Our company is composed of three major business units—Snack Food Division, Food Service Division, and Agribusiness Division—that are synergized in providing affordable, delicious, and nutritious food for every Filipino to enjoy around the world! The Snack Food Division is home to Clover Chips, a unique and true Filipino snack for every generation. We fortify our snacks with vitamins for added nutrition, dedicating ourselves to creating healthy products. From Clover Chips to our other fun snack creations like Farmer Johns, Cheezy, Nachos, Thin & Crispy Banana Chips, Wild Willys, Cheezy Puffs, Cheezy Os, Crispy Shrimp, Clover Bits. We uphold our commitment to producing the finest products to ensure that every bag enjoyed is fresh and delicious. The Food Service Division is home to Minute Burger, an established food franchising company with more than 30 years of expertise in providing first-rate food products. With over 600 franchised stores nationwide, we have served affordable Buy 1, Take 1 burger meals to millions of Filipinos. As part of our promise to deliver high-quality meals, we have further expanded our reach by serving barbeque beef, pork, and chicken through our BBQ Bob chain of stores. The Agribusiness Division is home to Leslie Farms Inc., a modern and innovative livestock company that operates farrow-to-finish swine operations. We produce and provide the best quality livestock products for our customers, utilizing modern technology and techniques from industry-leading suppliers and consultants.
For more than 50 years, Leslie Corporation continues to be one of the largest leading snack manufacturing companies in the Philippines because of our passionate team.
Here at Leslie’s, we believe that excellence is only made possible by developing world-class talent within our organization. As a family, let us all work together towards a future where value is created and opportunity is provided to every individual.