Within our APAC Commercial Hub located in Singapore Leprino is seeking a Product Development & Quality Coordinator to move our organisation to even larger levels of cheese and dairy ingredient growth throughout the APAC region! We take pride in our vision to be world's best, it is why we work harder, invest more, and continually innovate.
What You'll Do:
- Support new product development projects with our Singapore Technical team and collaborate with HQ to keep initiatives moving forward.
- Build strong connections with internal teams and external customers across the APAC region to coordinate product cuttings and innovation projects.
- Conduct sensory evaluations and customer cuttings, document results, and share accurate recaps to advance approvals.
- Organize and maintain melt simulations and internal records to ensure consistent communication and progress tracking.
- Provide in-market field support across APAC, offering detailed notes and observations that help improve projects and customer confidence.
- Coordinate quality assurance by entering complaints into our Quality Management system, supporting root cause investigations, and drafting SOPs that improve outcomes.
- Respond quickly to customer issues, collaborating with corporate QA to deliver solutions that restore quality and trust.
- Partner with technical teams in our Singapore lab to test products, prepare samples, and run flavour and sensory evaluations.
- Manage product inventory in Singapore, ensuring our stock is ready for upcoming events and customer meetings.
- Prepare and support engaging customer events, including set-up for lab and kitchen demonstrationshelp us create moments that matter!
You Have At Least (Required Qualifications):
- Diploma or degree in Food Science, Biology, Chemistry, or a related field.
- At least 1 year of experience in the food industry.
- Written and verbal fluency in English in order to effectively communicate with international customers and the corporate office in the U.S.
- Strong computer skills, including Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint.
- Full taste palate and olfactory sensestaste testing is part of the role!
- Ability to travel internationally for customer and production visits.
- Current authorisation to work in Singapore. This role does not include expatriate relocation or sponsorship.
We Hope You Also Have (Preferred Qualifications):
- A Master's degree in Food Science, Biology, Chemistry, or a related field.
- Experience with food preparation, food safety, and/or quality assurance.
- Hands-on experience in lab or factory production equipment.
- Additional Asian language skills to strengthen communication across the region.
At Leprino, we believe in equal employment opportunity and make employment decisions based on each individual's unique talents, experience, skills, and knowledge; we do not discriminate on the basis of any personal characteristics. We know we are better together and are committed to creating an inclusive and supportive culture in which all employees can thrive.
Our Story:
Leprino's history dates back to the 1950s, when Jim Leprino first started making small batches of mozzarella for local markets and eateries in the Little Italy neighborhood of Denver. We've grown a bit since then. Today, Leprino is the world's largest manufacturer of mozzarella and lactose, and a leading producer of whey protein. Still owned by the Leprino family, our sights are set to be the World's Best Dairy Food and Ingredient Company. From a small corner grocery store we have grown to over 5,500 employees throughout the globe. Will you join us on our journey
