Bakery R&D & NPD Product Leader

HeadHunter; Jakarta Pusat; On-site; IDR 420,000,000 - 660,000,000; Full time

Job summary

HeadHunter seeks an experienced R&D Leader to drive bakery-focused innovations from ideation to commercialization. You will supervise cross-functional teams, ensure compliance with food safety certifications, and push for continuous improvement in quality, cost, and output.

Your role includes mentoring staff, shaping development plans, and tracking value creation for the portfolio. The position emphasizes strategic leadership, risk management, and delivering market-ready products while

Qualifications

• Bachelor-level degree in Food Technology, Chemical Engineering or related field.
• Certified in FSSC, Halal, leadership training, problem solving/improvement tools.
• Strong knowledge in bakery, ingredients, and cooking technique.
• Expertise in sensory analysis and market insight.
• Drives results especially in NPD Stage.
• Good problem solving, people development, and leadership skills.
• Experience as a project manager for technical food implementation.

Responsibilities

• Communicate a clear brief of overall project innovation and perform risk analysis and feasibility studies.
• Prepare project timeline and track progress through pre NPD meetings.
• Monitor innovation progress and ROI, and implement contingency plans as needed.
• Lead cross-functional teams through Stage-Gate to bring ideas from ideation to commercialization.
• Ensure compliance with food safety regulations, industry standards, and relevant certifications.
• Inspire the team to pursue breakthrough innovations and manage change effectively.
• Conduct ongoing coaching and development plans for team members.

Skills

Leadership

Problem solving

People development

Project management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Food Technology or Chemical Engineering

Job description

HeadHunter seeks an experienced R&D Leader to drive bakery-focused innovations from ideation to commercialization. You will supervise cross-functional teams, ensure compliance with food safety certifications, and push for continuous improvement in quality, cost, and output.

Your role includes mentoring staff, shaping development plans, and tracking value creation for the portfolio. The position emphasizes strategic leadership, risk management, and delivering market-ready products while