Head of Product Improvement (Cloud Kitchen)

Luminare Consulting; Jakarta Selatan; On-site; IDR 300.000.000 - 400.000.000; Full time

Job summary

A leading consulting firm in Jakarta Selatan is seeking a Head of Product Improvement to oversee the Research & Development division. This role involves leading projects that support business goals, developing research programs, and collaboratively establishing project priorities. The ideal candidate has a Bachelor's degree in a related field, at least 6-8 years of experience, and strong communication skills. Willingness to travel and adapt to night and weekend shifts for special projects is necessary.

Qualifications

• Minimum 6-8 years of experience in a similar role.
• Proven ability to work in a laboratory setting.
• Willingness to travel and work unusual hours.

Responsibilities

• Lead key projects with R&D to meet business goals.
• Develop research programs for product improvement.
• Collaborate with Marketing & Operations for project goals.

Skills

Leadership in product development

Communication skills

Laboratory work

Data science

Education

Bachelor's degree in Food Technology, Chemistry, Biology or related field

Job description

Head of Product Improvement (Cloud Kitchen)

You will be responsible to oversee the whole Research & Development division in the company. This position will report directly to the CEO.

Job Responsibilities

• Lead key projects with R&D to support business goals
• Develop research programs incorporating current developments to improve existing products
• Understand customer expectations on to be manufactured products
• Determine and execute improved technologies used by suppliers, competitors, and customers
• Support company (HRD) to hire and develop R&D personnel
• Establish project goals and priorities by collaborating with Marketing & Operations
• Transfer new technologies, products, and manufacturing processes, and equipment
• Research, design, and evaluate materials, assembles, processes, and equipment
• Suggest training tools to enhance employee performance and skill development
• Monitor team metrics and objectives ensuring meeting of goals
• Document all phases of research and development
• Establish and maintain testing procedures for assessing raw materials, in process and finished products
• Oversee complex research projects, analyze results and provide recommendations based on findings
• Assess the scope of research projects and ensure they are on time and within the budget
• Be present at industry conferences and exhibitions on research topics of interest

Qualifications

• Bachelors degree in Food Technology, chemistry, biology or related field
• Experience as same position min 6-8 years
• Proven ability to work in laboratory
• Knowledge and understanding of data science
• Ability to use internal and external sources to make technical scientific advances
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Willingness to travel overnight, and to work night and weekend shifts for special projects