Pilmico Foods Corporation is the integrated agribusiness and food company of Aboitiz Equity Ventures Inc. (AEV). Composed of four divisions: Flour, Feeds & Animal Health, Farms, and Trading, we are well positioned at the beginning of the value chain. True to our brand promise of being Partners for Growth, we nurture our business and communities by providing business solutions and building partnerships for growth.
We operate in the Philippines nationwide and have a growing international presence in the following ASEAN countries: Vietnam, Thailand, Indonesia, Malaysia, Myanmar and Hong Kong.
Investing in talent and upholding Aboitiz values of Integrity, Teamwork, Innovation, and Responsibility are key drivers to sustaining the growth of our business.
Here at Pilmico, we value each talent for the unique contribution they bring to the organization. We recognize that today’s global workforce is made up of diverse individuals with different skills, abilities and aspirations that enable them to achieve superior results; as such, we select our partners based on these attributes that are not typically found in someone’s resume.
We are advocates of self-development and believe that people’s success lies in their passion to learn something new and different every day. This is why our hiring philosophy is to open up and give equal opportunity to any talent regardless of where they are today in pursuit of education.
The Research and Development Supervisor ensures that:
R&D system and process procedures are in place.
Insights from customers for new products are captured.
Initial hazard analysis and risk assessment of new products are conducted before product development.
Experimental design and project timeline are created; milestones and targets are monitored and accomplished.
Product labels of all new products are compliant to applicable Regulatory and Statutory standards.
Appropriate packaging materials are developed and approved for use in all new products.
Specifications and other requirements for new products of Institutional customers are established, reviewed, and communicated to QA, Procurement, and Production.
Requirements for registration of all new products are prepared accurately.
Product Costing and margins of new products are computed in coordination with Finance.
The performance of newly launched products are monitored; troubleshooting of quality and performance concerns are conducted; and appropriate action plans are recommended and implemented.
Competitive benchmarking reports are available in a timely manner with necessary conclusions and recommendations.
All reports submitted by the R&D Product Technologist are reviewed, verified, and approved for dissemination to appropriate stakeholders.
Other Tasks
Mentors and develops Junior R&D Personnel.
The R&D Supervisor takes a prominent role in the implementation and maintenance of systems such as 5S/GMP, Safety, HACCP, Halal, Food Safety and ISO.
The R&D Supervisor actively participates in all company programs on quality improvement, safety & security, sustainability, corporate social responsibility and risk management.
The R&D Supervisor may be assigned to other related tasks as directed by the R&D Manager.
Education:
Graduate of Bachelor of Science in Food Technology, or allied courses such as Chemistry or Chemical Engineering, with professional license.
Experience:
At least 5 years experience in R&D work.
Others:
Working knowledge of chemistry, physics, mathematics and biology.
Ability to articulate ideas and communicate them clearly, confidently and effectively both verbally and in writing.
Ability to understand abstract or general ideas and apply them to specific situations.
Computer literacy and proficiency in the use of electronic spreadsheet, word processing and presentation applications.
Top Skills
What We Do
PILMICO FOODS CORPORATION, the food and agribusiness subsidiary of Aboitiz Equity Ventures, is considered as one of the largest flour milling companies in the Philippines. We are primarily engaged in the manufacture of wheat flour and wheat by-products and have been ranked among the top three domestic flour producers in terms of sales. We import both soft and hard wheat, the primary raw material for our products, from the United States and Canada. All our flour products are fortified with Vitamin A and Iron, and certified with Halal and Sangkap Pinoy seal. Through our Research and Training facilities located in Luzon and Mindanao, we also offer technical services and bakery trainings to meet the needs of our stakeholders. Our products are distributed all over Philippines through distributors and dealers. We have also expanded the reach of our flour products to the ASEAN region, exporting to countries like: Vietnam, Thailand, Malaysia, Myanmar and Hongkong. True to our brand promise of being Partners for Growth, we advance our business and communities by providing business solutions and building partnerships for growth
