Cosmetics Process Engineering Lead (Assistant Manager)

Eka Jaya Group; Cikupa; On-site; IDR 334,800,000 - 468,720,000; Full time

Job summary

Eka Jaya Group (Hanasui, NCo) is seeking a Process Engineer Assistant Manager to lead process engineering initiatives in our cosmetics manufacturing facility. The role emphasizes scale‑up, process validation, and continuous improvement to ensure product quality.

You will supervise a team of engineers and technicians, drive GMP/BPOM compliance, and collaborate with R&D, QA, and Production to support launches and optimize operations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Chemical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Cosmetic Science, or related field.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in cosmetics or personal care manufacturing.
• At least 3 years in a supervisory or team lead position.
• Hands‑on experience in emulsions, gels, suspensions, and hot/cold batch processing.
• Strong knowledge of GMP, BPOM regulations, and cosmetic manufacturing standards.
• Familiarity with process equipment such as inline homogenizers, vacuum emulsifiers, planetary mixers.
• Skilled in troubleshooting batch issues (viscosity, pH, emulsion stability, etc.).
• Strong analytical thinking, root cause analysis, leadership, and cross-functional communication skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel and other Microsoft Office tools.

Responsibilities

• Process Improvement: Lead and implement continuous improvement initiatives across bulk manufacturing processes to enhance productivity and product consistency.
• Scale‑Up Execution: Manage the scale‑up of new and reformulated products from lab trials to full production batches, ensuring seamless transition and quality.
• Batch Troubleshooting: Identify, analyze, and resolve batch‑related issues (viscosity, pH deviations, emulsion instability) to maintain high‑quality standards.
• Process Validation: Oversee validation activities to ensure all production processes meet GMP, BPOM, and internal quality requirements.
• Team Supervision: Lead, mentor, and develop a team of process engineers and technicians, ensuring operational excellence and adherence to safety and quality standards.
• Compliance Management: Ensure strict compliance with GMP, BPOM regulations, and company SOPs across all process engineering activities.
• Production Optimization: Optimize batch manufacturing processes for efficiency, cost‑effectiveness, and quality performance.
• Cross‑Functional Collaboration: Work closely with R&D, QA, Production, and Regulatory teams to support timely and compliant product launches.
• Documentation & Reporting: Maintain accurate process documentation, validation records, and continuous improvement reports to support internal audits and KPI tracking.

Skills

Cosmetics manufacturing

GMP knowledge

BPOM regulations

Root cause analysis

Cross-functional communication

Team leadership

Troubleshooting viscosity/pH

Analytical thinking

Education

Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering

Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering

Bachelor's degree in Cosmetic Science

Tools

Inline homogenizers

Vacuum emulsifiers

Planetary mixers

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Eka Jaya Group (Hanasui, NCo) is seeking a Process Engineer Assistant Manager to lead process engineering initiatives in our cosmetics manufacturing facility. The role emphasizes scale‑up, process validation, and continuous improvement to ensure product quality.

You will supervise a team of engineers and technicians, drive GMP/BPOM compliance, and collaborate with R&D, QA, and Production to support launches and optimize operations.