Product Development Supervisor (Milk)

Kalbe Nutritionals (PT Sanghiang Perkasa); Jakarta Timur; On-site; IDR 200.000.000 - 300.000.000; Full time

Job summary

A leading nutritional products company in Jakarta Timur is seeking a Product Development Specialist to lead the creation of powdered milk products. You will manage multiple projects, ensure compliance with food safety regulations, and mentor a team of R&D staff. The ideal candidate has a Food Technology degree and 3–5 years of experience in product development for dairy-based nutritional products.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3–5 years of hands-on experience in product development, specifically in powdered milk or dairy-based nutritional products.
• Proven track record of developing and launching new powdered milk products.
• Prior experience supervising junior R&D staff or technicians is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead the formulation and development of powdered milk products.
• Coordinate lab-scale and pilot-scale trials, analyze results, and recommend adjustments.
• Ensure product consistency, stability, taste, and nutritional quality.
• Manage multiple product development projects from concept to commercialization.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Project management

Effective communication

Education

Bachelor's degree of Food Technology

Job description

Responsibilities

• Lead the formulation and development of powdered milk products (e.g., infant formula, growing-up milk, adult nutrition, etc.).
• Coordinate lab-scale and pilot-scale trials, analyze results, and recommend adjustments.
• Ensure product consistency, stability, taste, and nutritional quality.
• Manage multiple product development projects from concept to commercialization.
• Ensure all formulations comply with local and international food safety and nutritional regulations.
• Supervise and mentor a team of R&D staff or technicians.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives related to product performance and innovation.

Requirements

• Bachelor\'s degree of Food Technology
• Minimum 3–5 years of hands-on experience in product development, specifically in powdered milk or dairy-based nutritional products.
• Proven track record of developing and launching new powdered milk products (e.g., infant formula, follow-on milk, adult nutrition).
• Prior experience supervising junior R&D staff or technicians is preferred.
• Knowledge: Milk powder formulation, food safety systems, and food regulation (milk) in Indonesia
• Skills: Analytical thinking, project management, effective communication