Product and Process Development Specialist

Perfetti Van Melle; Cibinong; On-site; IDR 89,280,000 - 178,560,000; Full time

Job summary

Perfetti Van Melle is seeking an engine-to-market minded professional to lead NPD projects from recipe to commercial production, defining process parameters and coordinating with R&D, manufacturing, and QA to scale ideas into finished products.

You will conduct industrial-scale trials, prepare detailed trial reports, set up SOPs and work instructions for processing lines, and ensure raw materials meet regulatory requirements for local and exported products.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Food Technology, Chemical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or related fields.
• Minimum 1 year of experience in Research and Development within the FMCG industry.
• Proficient in spoken and written English.
• Proficient in data analysis and Microsoft Office; skills in Minitab and Power BI are a plus.
• Proficient in project management and able to collaborate with cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage NPD projects from recipe to commercial production.
• Conduct industrial-scale trials and prepare trial reports.
• Set up and maintain SOPs and Work Instructions for processing lines.
• Assess raw material documentation for regulatory compliance for local/export products.
• Lead continuous process improvements and identify efficiency opportunities.

Skills

Project management

Cross-functional collaboration

English proficiency

Data analysis

Minitab

Power BI

Microsoft Office

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Food Technology

Bachelor’s degree in Chemical Engineering

Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Engineering

Tools

Minitab

Power BI

Microsoft Office

Job description

• Lead and manage NPD projects, including scaling up product development from recipe to commercial production, defining process parameters for converting raw materials into finished products, and overseeing project completion through coordination with related departments.
• Conduct industrial-scale trials, including process parameter testing, and prepare comprehensive industrial trial reports.
• Set up and maintain Standard Operating Procedures and Work Instructions for use in the processing lines.
• Assess new raw material documentations to ensure their regulatory compliance for use in local and/or exported products.
• Lead and manage continuous process improvements projects to identify issues in the processing lines and ensure closure of the findings.
• Identify opportunities to improve process, material, and recipe efficiency.

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in any discipline, preferably Food Technology, Chemical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or related fields.
• Minimum 1 year of experience in Research and Development within the FMCG industry.
• Proficient in spoken and written English.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications and data analysis. Additional skills with Minitab and Power BI are a plus.
• Proficient in project management and able to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams.
• Able to work under pressure and meet targeted deadlines.
• Great interpersonal and communication skills.
• Good understanding of food manufacturing technologies.
• Good understanding of food ingredients and their functionalities.