KFC R&D Supervisor
About the job
- A bachelor's degree in Food Science or a related field is required.
- Two to five years of experience in research and development, quality assurance, or the food industry is required.
- Basic knowledge of product development, quality assurance, and regulatory requirements is required.
- Ability to drive small projects and coordinate cross-functional teams is required.
- Proficiency in Excel and PowerPoint is required.
- Good English and Chinese language skills are required.
- Support product launches and supply readiness to ensure smooth market execution.
- Coordinate with research and development, supply chain management, quality assurance, and suppliers to track progress and resolve issues.
- Assist with production monitoring, basic troubleshooting, and performance tracking.
- Prepare and maintain product documentation, including labeling and registration.
- Support supply chain management on cost optimization testing for existing products.
- Ensure timely updates, risk visibility, and execution follow-up across projects.
- Maintain organized documentation and follow standard ways of working.
- Identify basic opportunities to improve efficiency, cost, and 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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