R&D Manager Encaps C&T Liquids

FrieslandCampina; Sidorejo; On-site; IDR 1.169.981.000 - 1.504.263.000; Full time

Job summary

A global dairy company is seeking an experienced R&D Manager to drive new product development and ensure project execution in Indonesia. The ideal candidate will have substantial experience in R&D, particularly in food technologies. Responsibilities include managing a team, collaborating with stakeholders, and leveraging innovation to address market needs. Competitive salary and benefits are offered in a supportive work environment.

Benefits

Great work-life balance

Competitive salary & benefits

Diverse training and mentoring programs

Autonomy and trust in role

Qualifications

• Minimum 6-10 years of relevant experience.
• Ability to manage a cluster or sub-department.
• Knowledge of powder and liquid technologies.
• Understanding of customer and market needs.

Responsibilities

• Drive NPD and transfer projects for timely delivery.
• Manage R&D resources and SG&A budget.
• Build and maintain networks with APAC customers.
• Lead and develop team members.

Skills

Project Management

Innovation in R&D

People Management

Team Collaboration

Education

MSc in Food Technology

Job description

As a R&D Manager (Encaps, C&T liquids) you deliver new products to the market and optimize and secure existing portfolio. Coach Development Specialists and Technical Sales Support (TSS) to deliver projects (innovation, renovation, application development, value engineering, supply contingency, factory transfers, factory capex, sustainability, compliance and technology development initiatives) and to role out new and existing products to current and new customers. And part time act as a Project Lead / Sr. Development Specialist for relatively complex projects and programs.

What We Ask

• Minimum 6-10 years of relevant experience depending on educational level.
• Minimum level MSc in the field of food technology.
• Experience in innovation/R&D.
• Able to manage a cluster/(sub)department with focus on execution of projects and alignment with stakeholders.
• Knowledge on powder and liquid technologies and relevant applications. Knowledge of Coffee and tea market is a pre.
• Advanced Project Management capabilities. Able to drive decisions.
• Experience in people management
• Understanding of customer and market needs.
• Team player.

What We Offer

• Unique company culture of Dutch heritage and international presence.
• We offer great work life balance, and competitive salary & benefits package so you can enjoy it.
• Diverse training and mentoring programs to help you grow on your own professional journey.
• Exceptional support of cross disciplinary movement within the company to broaden your knowledge and growth paths.
• A friendly and informal working environment, yet professional team members as sparring partners.
• Autonomy and trust to create longer term impact that helps bring better nutrition to the world.

Vacancy Description

• Drive NPD and transfer projects to ensure all projects are delivered OTIF.
• Together with procurement and supply chain, drive value engineering projects to generate cost savings.
• Manage ideation pipeline for new products and applications.
• Manage R&D resources and SG&A budget.
• Member of Management Team PT Kievit Indonesia, drive alignment for common deliverables.
• Member of change control board PT Kievit Indonesia, to assess and give approval to all change activities.
• Manage raw material database and alternative supplier qualification.
• Manage local R&D SOP.
• Build and maintain network with external APAC customers and suppliers, perform in customer visits next to TSS and Sales by presenting and promoting our current portfolio and new products.
• Build and maintain network of internal stakeholders globally from other disciplines to enable successful and efficient execution of projects/activities.
• Advise the department leader for upcoming project gatekeeping decisions.
• Lead & develop individuals in the team.
• Improve ways of working for successful and efficient project execution.
• Act as Project lead /sr. development specialist for relatively complex projects and programs.

Staying true to who you really are, that is your starting point at FrieslandCampina. Because it is precisely by embracing our differences that we can grow together. We want to create a working environment that allows all employees to bring their best and authentic selves. If who we are suits you, but you're not sure if you're the best fit for the role, we still encourage you to apply so we can help you find the role that fits you best.

Team Details

The overall department with about 20 team members needs a team leader to take care of the task as line manager for 2 team members in Salatiga R&D department, enabling the Development Manager Encaps, C&T Liquids to focus on strategic tasks.

The team consists of one Developer and one Assistant Development of Encaps for the APAC region and one Technical Sales Specialist for Encaps and C&T liquids for the APAC region.

To make this a full-time role, the cluster leader will also manage complex projects/programs as Project Lead / Sr. Product Developer.

Placement: Salatiga - Central Java