KFC R&D Assistant Manager
About the job
- A bachelor's degree in Food Science or a related field is required.
- Five to eight years of experience in research and development or quality assurance within the food or quick-service restaurant industry is required.
- Experience leading new product development projects from concept to launch is required.
- A strong understanding of product development, quality assurance, and regulatory requirements is required.
- Experience in cross-functional project management and stakeholder alignment is required.
- The ability to manage multiple projects, timelines, and priorities is required.
- Strong analytical skills in cost, feasibility, and problem-solving are required.
- Leadership and coaching capability is required.
- Proficiency in Excel and PowerPoint is required.
- A good command of English and Chinese is required.
- Lead end-to-end new product development projects from concept to launch, ensuring on-time commercialization.
- Apply the YUM NPC process to drive structured and disciplined project execution.
- Manage project timelines, risks, and deliverables across development stages.
- Drive cross-functional alignment with research and development, supply chain management, quality assurance, marketing, and suppliers.
- Resolve issues and ensure smooth execution throughout the project lifecycle.
- Lead cost estimation and optimization with supply chain management to meet target margins.
- Evaluate product feasibility across cost, supply, and operational readiness.
- Ensure product specifications, labeling, and documentation meet regulatory and quality assurance requirements.
- Oversee regulatory submission readiness and supplier compliance with Global Food Safety Initiative and quality assurance standards.
- Coach and guide junior team members and support team capability development.
- Identify and drive continuous improvement in development processes.
About the company
Jardine Restaurant Group (JRG) runs a large network of quick-service restaurants in Asia, operating more than 1,000 outlets under the KFC, Pizza Hut and PHD brands in Hong Kong, Macao, Myanmar, Taiwan and Vietnam. It serves customers with dine-in, takeout and delivery options through its franchised brands, using standardized menus, store formats and supply chains to provide meals made from recognizable recipes. The company differentiates itself by leveraging its size, cross-brand capabilities and strong backing from Jardine Matheson, along with a large, diverse workforce (about 25,000 employees) and a focus on people, collaboration and sustainability to support steady growth. JRG’s goal is to share the simple joys of food with customers by expanding its footprint, improving operations and maintaining long-term partnerships with franchisees and suppliers.
Company Size
201-500
Company Stage
N/A
Total Funding
N/A
Headquarters
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Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- Piramal Alternatives funded expansion on July 7, 2026, signaling lender confidence.
- BOS-JRG targets $15 million revenue within five years, opening a new product line.
- JRG's established OEM relationships across India support cross-selling into passenger vehicles and two-wheelers.
What critics are saying
- Piramal's ₹125 crore credit deal raises leverage during capacity expansion and acquisitions.
- BOS-JRG's December 2026 launch must hit OEM qualification fast, or revenue slips.
- Eight plants plus a new JV create execution risk that can crush cash generation.
What makes JRG unique
- JRG Automotive builds powertrain-agnostic injection-molded parts across eight Indian plants.
- BOS-JRG Automotive Systems adds German shading technology and cargo-management know-how.
- JRG serves two-wheelers and passenger vehicles, reducing dependence on one drivetrain platform.
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