Process Engineer

PT Papandayan Cocoa Industries; Kota Bandung; On-site; IDR 180,000,000 - 360,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Barry Callebaut in Bandung, Indonesia, seeks a Process Engineer to optimize manufacturing processes, drive continuous improvement, and support asset reliability. You will lead projects, design improvements, and ensure quality and safety standards across operations.

The role requires 5+ years in process-focused manufacturing, along with strong analytical and leadership skills, and excellent English proficiency to collaborate globally.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering.
• Master's degree or certification in Food Technology, Process Engineering, or a related field is an advantage.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in a highly process-oriented manufacturing environment.
• Experience with process modeling, simulations, and project management.
• Strong background in quality-driven process improvement.
• Knowledge of GMP, food safety, quality standards and safety procedures.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, communication, and decision-making skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and maintain process standards to ensure operational consistency and efficiency.
• Identify, propose, and lead continuous improvement initiatives to enhance manufacturing performance, productivity, quality, and asset utilization.
• Apply continuous improvement tools to optimize processes and eliminate waste.
• Provide technical support for troubleshooting, root cause analysis, and problem-solving activities.
• Collaborate with Quality, Maintenance, Production, HSE, and other stakeholders to achieve quality, safety, and operational objectives.
• Support the implementation and commissioning of manufacturing processes and equipment improvements.
• Evaluate and recommend new technologies, procedures, and process enhancements to optimize performance and reduce costs.
• Prepare technical reports, process flow diagrams, performance analyses, and project documentation.
• Participate in engineering and operational improvement projects.

Skills

Advanced English

Analytical thinking

Problem-solving

Decision making

Leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Master's degree or certification in Food Technology / Process Engineering

Job description

Process Engineer is responsible for driving process optimization, continuous improvement, and asset reliability within manufacturing operations. The role provides process engineering support, leads improvement initiatives, and implements solutions that enhance operational efficiency, product quality, and cost effectiveness while supporting the successful execution of engineering and improvement projects.

Key responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and maintain process standards to ensure operational consistency and efficiency.
• Identify, propose, and lead continuous improvement initiatives to enhance manufacturing performance, productivity, quality, and asset utilization.
• Apply continuous improvement tools to optimize processes and eliminate waste.
• Provide technical support for troubleshooting, root cause analysis, and problem-solving activities.
• Collaborate with Quality, Maintenance, Production, HSE, and other stakeholders to achieve quality, safety, and operational objectives.
• Support the implementation and commissioning of manufacturing processes and equipment improvements.
• Evaluate and recommend new technologies, procedures, and process enhancements to optimize performance and reduce costs.
• Prepare technical reports, process flow diagrams, performance analyses, and project documentation.
• Participate in engineering and operational improvement projects.

About you

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering.

Master's degree or certification in Food Technology, Process Engineering, or a related field is an advantage.

Experience

Minimum 5 years of experience in a highly process-oriented manufacturing environment.

Experience in process design, optimization, and continuous improvement initiatives.

Experience with process modeling, simulations, and project management.

Strong background in quality-driven process improvement.

Strong understanding of manufacturing and production processes.

Knowledge of GMP, food safety, quality standards, and safety procedures.

Strong analytical, problem-solving, communication, and decision‑making skills.

Ability to work effectively in a fast‑paced environment.

Strong leadership and stakeholder management capabilities.

Advanced English proficiency.

Ability to work independently and collaboratively.

Barry Callebaut is the world’s leading supplier of high-quality cocoa and chocolate products. Our broad range of products and services span all aspects from cocoa sourcing to fine chocolate products, which are loved by people of all ages worldwide. We are passionate about our business and work hard every day to ensure that there is enough chocolate in the world. Nothing is more important to our success than the combined expertise of our 8,500 Barry Callebaut employees around the world. Our international focus in the fascinating world of cocoa-growing and chocolate are the colorful backdrop for our many functions across a wide range of disciplines. In addition to sharing a passion for chocolate, Barry Callebaut employees live our other corporate values every day - customer focus, entrepreneurship, integrity and team spirit. We are committed to making sure that they have the right skills, know-how and deep understanding of our customers and their needs. Engaging and developing our employees is the key to our success. Because our business focus is so broad, the scope of career opportunities within Barry Callebaut can cover many functional areas.

Barry Callebaut is the world’s leading supplier of high-quality cocoa and chocolate products. Our broad range of products and services span all aspects from cocoa sourcing to fine chocolate products, which are loved by people of all ages worldwide. We are passionate about our business and work hard every day to ensure that there is enough chocolate in the world. Nothing is more important to our success than the combined expertise of our 8,500 Barry Callebaut employees around the world. Our international focus in the fascinating world of cocoa-growing and chocolate are the colorful backdrop for our many functions across a wide range of disciplines. In addition to sharing a passion for chocolate, Barry Callebaut employees live our other corporate values every day - customer focus, entrepreneurship, integrity and team spirit. We are committed to making sure that they have the right skills, know-how and deep understanding of our customers and their needs. Engaging and developing our employees is the key to our success. Because our business focus is so broad, the scope of career opportunities within Barry Callebaut can cover many functional areas.