Product Development Technologist

The Arnott's Group; Indonesia; On-site; IDR 180,000,000 - 300,000,000; Full time

Job summary

PT Arnott's Indonesia is seeking a Product Development Technologist to deliver hands-on product development for Snacking International projects. This 12-month contract role is based in Bekasi, Indonesia.

You will manage trials, ensure costs and timelines, document all work, and support handover with troubleshooting. You will also explore new product concepts, ingredients, and processes while aligning with food safety regulations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor degree in Food Technology or equivalent.
• 3–5 years in R&D at FMCG (biscuits, crackers, savory).
• Experience in developing new products and understanding ingredient functionality.
• Strong English written and spoken communication.
• Excellent interpersonal and presentation skills.

Responsibilities

• Delivers Snacking International projects to agreed standards, costs and time frames.
• Coordinates all relevant trials.
• Provides technical information to generate compliance specifications.
• Ensures all projects are fully documented.
• Supports handover with troubleshooting during implementation.
• Develops ideas on product concepts, processes and equipment.
• Improves product quality and production processes.
• Collaborates with suppliers for knowledge sharing and training.
• Ensures compliance with food safety regulations and standards.

Skills

English proficiency

Communication skills

Presentation skills

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor Food Technology

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:

• Bachelor Food Technology


• Minimum 3-5-year experiences in the field of R&D at FMCG (biscuits, crackers, savory)


• Experience in developing new products


• 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


• Presentation skills preferable


• Please advise of food allergies