Application Manager, Beverage R&D - 国际知名食品原料公司

Shanghai Permanent RMB600,000 - RMB800,000 per year View Job Description
We are seeking an experienced Application Manager to lead the Sweet, Beverage & Dairy application team in China, overseeing end-to-end development of flavor application solutions. This role combines technical leadership, people management, and cross-functional collaboration to support strategic customer projects and drive innovation.
  • Join a globally respected food ngredients company.
  • Lead a high‑performing team while driving technical and category leadership.

About Our Client

Our client is a global well-known food ingredient company, serving major food & beverage manufacturers worldwide. The company partners closely with customers to develop high‑performance, consumer‑relevant product solutions across multiple categories.

Job Description

1. Technical Support & Project ManagementDemonstrate strong technical expertise to support key sweet, beverage and dairy application projects and enhance category competence.

Serve as the application coordinator across categories, effectively allocating team resources based on project priority and strategic importance.

Participate in category initiatives and contribute to new concept development using the scientific insights and technical capabilities.

Guide application technologists in translating SCI findings into high-quality prototypes and customer-ready solutions.

Provide technical support to the commercial team during customer visits and technical discussions.

Build and maintain close collaboration with regional and global R&D/application teams to ensure timely knowledge transfer and implementation in the China team.2. Talent Development & Laboratory ManagementLead, supervise and mentor a team of 10+ application technologists, ensuring strong performance and project execution.

Develop individual career plans to strengthen team capability and support long‑term talent growth.

Maintain, upgrade and optimize laboratory equipment aligned with category focus and strategic direction.

Ensure a safe working environment and oversee the daily management of the Sweet, Beverage & Dairy application laboratory.

The Successful Applicant

Bachelor's degree or above in Food Technology, Food Science, Biochemistry, Chemistry, or related field.

Minimum 10 years of experience in beverage or sweet application development; experience in multinational companies preferred.

Minimum 5 years of team or people management experience.

Strong knowledge of sweet, beverage and dairy raw materials, processing technologies, sensory evaluation, food legislation and safety standards.

Proven ability to manage multiple projects, meet deadlines, and deliver under pressure.

Strong leadership capabilities with excellent communication and cross-functional collaboration skills.

Good command of written and spoken English.

What's on Offer

Transportation allowance.

Additional housing fund.

Saving plan.

Contact
Chris Qu
Quote job ref
JN-032026-6965657
Phone number
+86 21 6035 3502

Job summary

Function
Engineering & Manufacturing
Specialisation
Engineering Design, R&D and NPI
What is your area of specialisation?
FMCG (Fast Moving Consumer Goods)
Location
Shanghai
Contract type
Permanent
Consultant name
Chris Qu
Consultant phone
+86 21 6035 3502
Job Reference
JN-032026-6965657

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