Senior Manager, Flavour (Tobacco - Batam Placement)

YSQ International Pte Ltd; Bukit Tempayan; On-site; IDR 100.000.000 - 200.000.000; Full time

Job summary

A leading flavor company located in Indonesia is seeking a Sr. Flavorist Manager to lead flavor creation and manage laboratory processes. The ideal candidate should have extensive experience in flavor development, team leadership, and should be able to ensure high standards in flavor performance and testing. This role requires strong management skills and a creative mindset, with a minimum of 8 years in the flavor industry.

Qualifications

• At least 8 years of experience as a Flavorist/Manager in the flavor or related industry.
• 4+ years of managerial experience leading a team of flavorists.
• Good scientific proficiency and a sensitive palate.

Responsibilities

• Create and modify flavors, ensuring high quality.
• Manage lab processes and flavor testing.
• Lead and mentor junior flavorists.

Skills

Creativity

Detail-oriented

Teamwork

Liaison skills

Ability to meet deadlines

Education

Bachelor's Degree in science, food engineering, chemistry, or biology

Job description

The role requires creativity, an above-average sense of taste and smell, and a good memory for scents. The candidate should be able to combine essential oils, plant extracts, and aroma chemicals to create both artificial and natural flavors. Leadership experience in managing successful teams in high-performance environments is also essential.

The candidate must have knowledge of conducting tests and setting up systematic testing processes in a laboratory environment to evaluate flavor performance in various products. Engineering flavors that will be used in a variety of products is a key responsibility.

Responsibilities and Duties:

• Motivation, patience, and a willingness to experiment are important. The Sr. Flavorist Manager must have the ability to create and modify flavors.
• Provide timely responses to ongoing testing inquiries and processes.
• Certified Flavorist with relevant experience or the ability to create aspiring flavors.
• Manage and accurately record all test results, comments, and data related to flavor creation.
• Maintain proper data management in the database of ingredients, supplies, and flavor creations.
• Assist in resolving related issues as necessary.
• Support product pricing and costing with relevant knowledge.
• Oversee lab processes, testing procedures, and results.
• Coach, mentor, and guide junior and senior flavorists, ensuring adherence to standards and protocols.
• Manage cross-functional teams and share best practices in flavor sales across regions.
• Coordinate with global counterparts for core and key customers.
• Collaborate with Marketing to develop go-to-market strategies, sales support materials, and tools to enhance customer engagement.
• Develop commercial proposals for regional and global flavors.
• Lead efforts across R&D, Marketing, Finance, and Supply Chain to optimize opportunities and improve execution.
• Perform any other ad-hoc tasks assigned by Senior Management.

Qualifications & Requirements:

• Bachelor's/Undergraduate Degree/Diploma in science, food engineering, food science, chemistry, or biology with at least 8 years of relevant experience as a hands-on Flavorist/Manager in the flavor or related industry (preferably tobacco).
• At least 4 years of managerial experience leading a team of flavorists.
• Highly responsible, reliable, with exceptional attention to detail.
• Experience working under tight deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality.
• Creativity and scientific proficiency with a sensitive palate.
• Good liaison skills, ability to meet deadlines and targets.
• Strong teamwork skills and proactive attitude.
• Innovative thinker capable of providing quick solutions and hands-on approach.

Note: The latter part of the original description contains company information and job application questions, which are not directly relevant to the job responsibilities and qualifications. These have been omitted for clarity and focus on the role itself.