Taste Foundation Technologist – Indonesia

PT Kerry Ingredients Indonesia

Jawa Barat

On-site

IDR 200,880,000 - 312,480,000

Full time

5 days ago

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Job summary

PT Kerry Ingredients Indonesia seeks a seasoned Taste Foundation Technology lead to support end-to-end commercialisation for the Indonesian market.

You will supervise the Taste Team, encapsulation, emulsions, and blending processes, evaluate samples, mentor junior staff, and collaborate with flavourists, RDA and commercial teams to drive cost optimisation and innovation.

Location: Karawang; reports to RDA Manager, Taste; full-time role in a global nutrition company.

Qualifications

Food Technology & Food Science background, minimum bachelor degree.
Experience to flavour process in encapsulation, emulsion, liquid & dry blending, also reaction process for at least 3years is a must.
Understand and experienced in managing flavour chemical and related flavour processes raw material category from analysis, comparison, and portfolio management at least for 2years.
Understanding intermediate level of sensory and analysis evaluation, able to operate Ms. Office and SAP ERP system.
Intermediate knowledge in continuous improvement or Yellow-belt Six Sigma is a must.

Responsibilities

Contribute & support the development of Taste Foundation Technology for the Indonesian market in-line with the SEA and Indonesian strategic plan.
Define technical specifications and requirements for Taste Foundation Technology to enable processing and cost optimisation for the Indonesian market.
Support the technical progression of key Taste Foundation projects together with flavourist, application, and EUM Team.
Central point of contact for Taste Foundation Technology RDA in Karawang responsible for working alongside the commercial team are tailored to the SEA market, especially Indonesia.
Research into emerging Taste Foundation Technology trends so Kerry is at the forefront of meat innovation in Indonesia.
Development of strong strategic relationships with key internal & external customer technical teams so a deep knowledge of processing requirements is obtained.
Establish and elevate Kerry Indonesia technical capability in Taste Foundation Technology to support customer projects and growth.
Work alongside with Category Buyers to build robust portfolio of raw materials to support Taste Technology Foundation.
Responsible for Raw Materials and Process Improvements PIP projects to achieve savings.
Support whole Sampling Team & related stakeholders to achieve Kerry’s excellence and sustainability vision & mission.
Responsible to follow & maintain EHS compliance in all activities related and around RD&A.