Product Development Senior Manager

KALBE NUTRITIONALS; Jakarta Timur; On-site; IDR 200.000.000 - 300.000.000; Full time

Job summary

A leading food products company in Jakarta is seeking a Product Development Manager to lead innovation and development of food products. Responsibilities include overseeing formulation, managing trials, and ensuring compliance with safety standards. Candidates should have a bachelor's degree in Food Technology and a minimum of 8 years of experience in the food or beverage industry. Strong leadership, project management, and problem-solving skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Minimum 8 years of experience as Product Development Manager in food or beverage industry.
• Proven track record of leading successful product launches from concept to commercialization.
• Experience managing product development projects, cross-functional teams, and external suppliers.

Responsibilities

• Oversee formulation, sensory evaluation, and product optimization.
• Manage and execute trials, analyzing results and making recommendations.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure smooth product launches.
• Monitor consumer insights, competitor products, and industry trends.
• Ensure compliance with food safety regulations and nutritional guidelines.
• Lead cost optimization projects while maintaining quality.
• Support troubleshooting of technical challenges and continuous improvement.

Skills

Leadership

Project Management

Problem Solving

Communication

Business Acumen

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Food Technology

Master’s degree in Food Technology

Job description

Role Summary

Lead the innovation and development of food products in alignment with company strategy and market trends.

Responsibilities

• Oversee formulation, sensory evaluation, shelf-life testing, and product optimization to ensure superior taste, texture, and quality.
• Manage and execute lab-scale, pilot-scale, and full-scale trials, analyzing results and making recommendations for improvement.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams (Business Development, Marketing, Supply Chain, and Operations) to ensure smooth product launches.
• Monitor consumer insights, competitor products, and industry trends to identify opportunities for innovation and product improvement.
• Ensure compliance with local and international food safety regulations, nutritional guidelines, and labeling standards.
• Lead cost optimization projects while maintaining product quality and consistency.
• Support troubleshooting of technical challenges in production and continuous improvement initiatives.

Qualifications

Education

• Bachelor’s degree in Food Technology (Master’s degree is preferred)

Experience

• Minimum 8 years of relevant experience as Product Development Manager in food or beverage industry.
• Proven track record of leading successful product launches from concept to commercialization.
• Experience managing product development projects, cross-functional teams, and external suppliers.

Leadership & Soft Skills

• Proven leadership and people management skills with experience leading teams of over 15 members.
• Excellent project management and organizational skills.
• Innovative thinker with strong problem-solving and decision-making abilities.
• Effective communicator with the ability to work cross-functionally and influence stakeholders.
• Business acumen and ability to balance innovation with cost and operational feasibility.

Location: Central Jakarta, Jakarta, ID