Kwang Boon Tan
Singapore
Summary
Dynamic and results-driven Food Technologist with over 9 years of experience in research and development, product innovation, and commercialization within the food and beverage industry. Proven expertise in leading end-to-end product development, optimizing processes, and ensuring compliance with food regulations. Skilled in project management, cross-functional collaboration, and delivering cost-effective solutions. Fluent in English and Mandarin.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
R&D Food Technologist
F&N Global Marketing Pte Ltd
12.2023 - Current
- Spearhead product development from concept to commercialization, aligning with strategic business objectives.
- Identify and implement improvements in products, ingredients, and processes to enhance quality and efficiency.
- Manage and deliver projects on time, collaborating with product leaders, project managers, and specialists.
- Lead trial runs, commercial production, and troubleshooting at pilot and plant scales.
- Ensure compliance with food safety and regulatory standards, leveraging in-depth knowledge of industry requirements.
- Tested new, alternative raw materials through analysis, sourcing and trials.
- Developed extensions and improvements to food product lines.
- Communicated and negotiated with ingredient suppliers and vendors to order new ingredients.
- Designed pilot plant trials of new formulations prior to full-scale production runs, ensuring smooth transitions between R&D stages.
Technology Lead
Kosmode Health
05.2021 - 12.2023
- Managed extraction of bioactive compounds (e.g., polyphenols, proteins, fibers) from botanicals and agri-food by-products, optimizing resource utilization.
- Streamlined production operations by maximizing productivity and minimizing costs, enhancing operational efficiency.
- Designed and formulated functional products for commercialization, ensuring market-ready solutions.
- Conducted analysis, characterization, and identification of botanicals, extracts, and food compositions.
- Developed and enforced Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) to ensure technical and operational compliance.
- Coordinated internal resources and third-party vendors for seamless execution of R&D and customer projects.
- Prepared detailed business process reports for management and clients, driving informed decision-making.
- Troubleshot complex issues impacting systems performance, applying root cause analysis techniques to prevent future occurrences.
Associate Product Development Scientist
Pringles
12.2017 - 05.2021
- Led product launches, improvements, line extensions, and limited-time offers, ensuring technical and financial feasibility within agreed timelines.
- Provided technical leadership by staying updated on industry trends, delivering training, and driving innovation.
- Developed cost-effective solutions and scientific insights for new and existing products and processes.
- Ensured quality and food safety standards by addressing project and non-project-related challenges.
- Organized and executed lab, pilot-scale, and plant trials, including seasoning trials and production start-ups.
Laboratory Assistant
Pringles
12.2015 - 11.2017
- Conducted R&D for potato chips and seasonings, leading first production runs for new flavors.
- Qualified seasonings for production and maintained/calibrated laboratory equipment.
- Developed and updated SOPs and equipment operating procedures to ensure operational consistency.
- Managed procurement of lab equipment and performed hand-seasoning of base chips.
- Gained expertise in seasoning characteristics and production run leadership.
Project Management Executive
CWT Logistics
01.2015 - 11.2015
- Optimized workflows and processes through process mapping to achieve operational efficiency.
- Facilitated post-project reviews to identify areas of success as well as lessons learned for future implementations.
- Managed cross-functional projects involving operations, customer service, compliance, and procurement.
- Implemented SOPs and ensured compliance with regulatory protocols through detailed data analysis.
- Prepared and presented Key Performance Indicator (KPI) reports, providing actionable insights to clients.
- Utilized SAP and Microsoft Excel for inventory management and data analysis.
Intern
Institute of Chemical Engineering and Science
05.2012 - 07.2012
- Supported the development of a sustainable phase transfer catalyzed process for a pharmaceutical intermediate.
- Conducted synthesis, process modification, and preparation of buffer solutions for analytical purposes.
- Performed column chromatography, rotary evaporation, and bulb-to-bulb distillation, assisting in compound identification.
Education
Bachelor's Degree - Chemistry
National University Of Singapore
01.2013
Skills
Technical Expertise:
Product Development, Food Technology, Formulation, Commercialization, Food Manufacturing, FMCG
Analytical Skills:
Research & Development, Food Science, Bioactive Extraction, Process Optimization
Project Management:
Cross-Functional Collaboration, SOP Development, Vendor Coordination, Data Analysis
Tools & Systems:
Microsoft Office, SAP, Integrated Warehouse Management System (iWMS)
Compliance:
Food Regulations, Quality Assurance, Food Safety Standards
Communication:
Presentations, Report Writing, Client Engagement
Languages
Chinese - Mandarin
English
Timeline
R&D Food Technologist
F&N Global Marketing Pte Ltd
12.2023 - Current
Technology Lead
Kosmode Health
05.2021 - 12.2023
Associate Product Development Scientist
Pringles
12.2017 - 05.2021
Laboratory Assistant
Pringles
12.2015 - 11.2017
Project Management Executive
CWT Logistics
01.2015 - 11.2015
Intern
Institute of Chemical Engineering and Science
05.2012 - 07.2012
Bachelor's Degree - Chemistry
National University Of Singapore
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