Product Development Technologist

The Arnott's Group; Bekasi; On-site; IDR 111,600,000 - 200,880,000; Full time

Job summary

The Arnott's Group Indonesia is seeking a Product Development Technologist for hands-on delivery of all product development for Snacking International projects. This is a 12-month contract role based in Bekasi.

You will lead trials, contribute to compliance specifications, document projects, collaborate with suppliers, and drive product concepts and process improvements while ensuring food safety standards.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3–5 years in R&D for FMCG (biscuits, crackers, savory)
• Understanding of ingredient functionality and production processes
• Strong English communication and problem-solving under deadlines

Responsibilities

• Deliver Snacking International projects to agreed standards, costs and time frames
• Coordinate all relevant trials
• Contribute required technical information to generate compliance specifications
• Ensure all projects are fully and accurately documented
• Supports project implementation by assisting with trouble shooting during handover period
• Develop ideas re. product concept, process, and machine
• Improve product quality and production processes in line with food safety standards
• Collaborate with suppliers for knowledge sharing and training as needed

Skills

R&D FMCG

Ingredient functionality

Business acumen

Excellent English

Interpersonal skills

Work under pressure

Persuasion / influence

Job description

PT Arnott's Indonesia is a multinational company with brand Good Time and Nyam Nyam. We are looking for a Product Development Technologist to hands on delivery of all product development for Snacking International projects. This is a 12 - months contract role, based in Bekasi.

Responsibilities

Deliver Snacking International Projects

• Delivers Snacking International projects to agreed standards, costs and time frames in accordance with agreed change management processes.
• Coordinates all relevant trials.
• Contributes required technical information to generate compliance specifications.
• Ensures all projects are fully and accurately documented.
• Supports project implementation by providing assistance with trouble shooting during handover period.
• Develop ideas re. product concept, process, and machine

Deliver the Improvement of Product's Quality and Production Process

• Develop technical assistance, alternative solutions for improvement and ensure the implementation and follow up with evaluation and comply with food safety regulation
• Maintain an awareness of food trends, innovative ingredients and technologies to facilitate the development of Snacking International and / or improved products (ingredients) and/or processes

Actively collaborate with supplier for knowledge sharing and training on seminar to ensure qualification is accelerated as per competency requirement

Understands food standards and related regulations to ensure that new and reformulated products comply with requirements and meet food safety standards

Ingredients you will need to be successful in this role:

• Minimum 3-5-year experiences in the field of R&D at FMCG (biscuits, crackers, savory)
• Understanding of ingredient functionality and familiar with product manufacturing process.
• Business savvy and ability to work under diverse and simultaneous demands at FMCG environment,
• English excellent in oral and written communication skills,
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Able to work under pressure and meet deadlines
• Ability to persuade and influence others