Research and Development Supervisor (Milk)

Kalbe Nutritionals (PT Sanghiang Perkasa); Jakarta Timur; On-site; IDR 100.000.000 - 200.000.000; Full time

Job summary

A leading nutrition company in Indonesia is seeking an experienced Product Development Specialist to lead the formulation and development of powdered milk products. The role involves managing multiple projects, ensuring product consistency, and supervising a team. Candidates should have a Bachelor's degree in Food Technology and 3–5 years of relevant experience in the dairy industry. Strong analytical thinking and project management skills are essential for success in this position.

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.

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.
• 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.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Project management

Effective communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in 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 in 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.