Research And Development Manager

yummy bites (pt leon boga sentosa); Indonesia; Presencial; IDR 420 000 000 - 620 000 000; Tempo integral

Resumo da oferta

Yummy Bites (PT Leon Boga Sentosa) is seeking an experienced R&D Manager in North Jakarta to lead food product development from concept to scale-up and commercialization.

You will collaborate with Production, QA, Procurement, and Marketing to ensure product safety, cost efficiency, and regulatory compliance while mentoring the R&D team.

The role requires 3+ years in food R&D, snack/extrusion experience, and a strong track record in pilot testing and scale-up.

Qualificações

• Minimum 3 years of experience in R&D, food formulation, or product development within the food and beverage industry.
• Experience in snack manufacturing and extrusion technology is highly preferred.
• Bachelor's degree or higher in Food Science, Food Technology, Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, or a related field.
• Strong knowledge of food formulation, ingredient functionality, and product development processes.
• Hands-on experience in product trials, pilot-scale testing, and production scale-up.
• Proven ability to troubleshoot product formulation and manufacturing challenges.
• Understanding of food safety standards, regulatory requirements, and quality management systems.
• Demonstrated team leadership and project management skills.
• Willingness to work on-site in North Jakarta, Indonesia.
• Good command of English is an advantage.

Responsabilidades

• Lead new product development and existing product improvement initiatives.
• Develop and optimize food formulations based on product specifications, quality standards, and consumer needs.
• Plan and conduct laboratory testing, product trials, and pilot-scale experiments.
• Lead production scale-up and troubleshoot formulation and manufacturing challenges.
• Analyze trial results and recommend product and process improvements.
• Ensure product specifications, food safety, and regulatory compliance.
• Manage R&D projects, timelines, technical documentation, and reports.
• Lead, mentor, and develop the R&D team while collaborating with cross-functional departments.

Conhecimentos

R&D management

Food formulation

Pilot-scale testing

Extrusion technology

Regulatory compliance

Team leadership

Project management

English proficiency

Formação académica

Bachelor's degree or higher in Food Science or related field

Descrição da oferta de emprego

Research & Development (R&D) Manager

Location: North Jakarta, Indonesia

Employment Type: Full-time, On-site

Company: Yummy Bites (PT Leon Boga Sentosa)

Role Description

The R&D Manager will lead food product development and improvement initiatives at Yummy Bites, from concept development and formulation to product testing, production scale-up, and commercialization.

This role is responsible for developing new products, optimizing existing formulations, conducting product trials, and ensuring product quality, safety, cost efficiency, and compliance with applicable food regulations.

Working closely with Production, Quality Assurance, Procurement, and Marketing teams, the R&D Manager will drive product innovation and ensure successful implementation into manufacturing.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead new product development and existing product improvement initiatives.
• Develop and optimize food formulations based on product specifications, quality standards, and consumer needs.
• Plan and conduct laboratory testing, product trials, and pilot-scale experiments.
• Lead production scale-up and troubleshoot formulation and manufacturing challenges.
• Analyze trial results and recommend product and process improvements.
• Ensure product specifications, food safety, and regulatory compliance.
• Manage R&D projects, timelines, technical documentation, and reports.
• Lead, mentor, and develop the R&D team while collaborating with cross-functional departments.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of experience in R&D, food formulation, or product development within the food and beverage industry.
• Experience in snack manufacturing and extrusion technology is highly preferred.
• Bachelor's degree or higher in Food Science, Food Technology, Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, or a related field.
• Strong knowledge of food formulation, ingredient functionality, and product development processes.
• Hands-on experience in product trials, pilot-scale testing, and production scale-up.
• Proven ability to troubleshoot product formulation and manufacturing challenges.
• Understanding of food safety standards, regulatory requirements, and quality management systems.
• Demonstrated team leadership and project management skills.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
• Willingness to work on-site in North Jakarta, Indonesia.
• Good command of English is an advantage.