Product Development Manager

PT Haldin Pacific Semesta; Cibitung; On-site; IDR 150.000.000 - 200.000.000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in natural ingredients in Cibitung, Indonesia, is seeking a skilled product development lead with a strong background in honey and functional ingredients. The role involves overseeing the product development process and requires a minimum of 5 years of experience. Ideal candidates will have a Bachelor’s degree in a related field, strong technical skills in process formulation, and the ability to lead cross-functional teams effectively. This is an exciting opportunity for innovative thinkers to advance their career.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of working experience in product development.
• Strong technical understanding of honey processing and functional ingredient formulation.
• Proven ability to lead projects from lab trials to full-scale production.

Responsibilities

• Lead and oversee end-to-end product development process.
• Conduct research for new product opportunities.
• Monitor and improve product quality through systematic trials.
• Manage and develop the R&D team.
• Coordinate collaboration across departments.

Skills

Data interpretation

Formulation design

Process troubleshooting

Communication skills

Leadership skills

Analytical thinking

Innovative mindset

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry

Bachelor’s degree in Food Technology

Bachelor’s degree in Chemical Engineering

Job description

Lead and oversee end-to-end product development process for honey and functional ingredients, from concept to commercialization.

Conduct research and evaluation for new product opportunities in honey derivatives, botanical extracts, and functional ingredients aligned with market trends and customer needs.

Monitor and continuously improve product quality, stability, and performance through systematic trials and data-driven approaches.

Work with the commercial teams to identify potential market gaps, support customer technical inquiries, and provide technical training for sales teams.

Manage and develop the R&D team to strengthen innovation capability, ensure compliance with product safety and quality standards, and foster a culture of continuous improvement.

Ensure all new product developments meet regulatory, safety, and sustainability requirements.

Coordinate cross-functional collaboration between R&D, QC, Production, and Commercial to ensure alignment with company objectives and timelines.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry, Food Technology, Chemical Engineering, or related field (Master’s degree is a plus).

Minimum 5 years of working experience in product development, preferably in natural ingredients, or functional ingredients industry.

Strong technical understanding of honey processing, natural extract standardization, and functional ingredient formulation.

Proven ability to lead projects from lab trials to full-scale production.

Skilled in data interpretation, formulation design, and process troubleshooting.

Excellent communication and leadership skills, able to manage cross-department collaboration effectively.

Highly innovative, analytical thinking, proactive, and able to manage multiple projects under tight deadlines.