Job Description
Full details about the role and requirements
Yukerja Summary
The Research and Development Manager role at MAMEE is curated from JobStreet (category Teknologi & IT). Note the work location (Tangerang, Banten) before applying. Yukerja.com is not the employer — applications are handled on the official source site.
Key Responsibilities s Requirements
· Lead and manage multiple New Product Development (NPD), product improvement, and innovation projects concurrently while ensuring timely execution, technical accuracy, and alignment with business objectives
· Provide strong technical leadership and product knowledge support in areas including product formulation, ingredient functionality, process optimization, troubleshooting, and manufacturing scalability
· Drive innovation exploration and development of new product platforms, concepts, and technologies to support export market expansion and future business growth
· Support manufacturing plants on technical troubleshooting, process improvements, harmonization initiatives, quality enhancement, and operational efficiency projects
· Ensure all product developments comply with regulatory, labelling, nutritional, and customer-specific requirements across different export markets
· Work closely with Commercial, QA, Procurement, Regulatory Affairs, and Manufacturing teams to ensure smooth project coordination, commercialization, and cross-functional alignment
· Manage project timelines, priorities, documentation, and technical follow-ups effectively to ensure projects remain on track without loss of critical details
· Conduct product benchmarking, sensory evaluation, shelf-life assessment, and continuous product improvement initiatives to maintain product competitiveness and quality standards
· Provide technical guidance and coaching to junior RCD team members to strengthen team competency, accountability, and execution capability
· Support the development of a more structured, agile, and scalable RCD operation capable of supporting rapid business growth and increasing project complexity
Job Requirements:
Candidate must possess at least an Advanced Diploma, Bachelor’s Degree, Master’s Degree, or equivalent qualification in Food Technology, Food Science, Nutrition, or related disciplines.
Minimum 8 years of working experience in the food manufacturing or FMCG industry, preferably with exposure to snack foods, seasonings, instant foods, or export-oriented product development.
Strong technical knowledge in food product development, ingredient functionality, food processing technologies, and manufacturing scale-up.
Experience in managing New Product Development (NPD), product reformulation, process optimization, and commercialization projects.
Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving capabilities with the ability to provide effective technical solutions under tight timelines.
Familiar with food regulatory requirements, nutritional labelling, ingredient declaration, and export market compliance requirements.
Ability to manage multiple projects concurrently with strong project management, prioritization, and execution skills.
Good understanding of sensory evaluation, shelf-life assessment, product benchmarking, and continuous improvement initiatives.
Strong leadership, communication, and cross-functional coordination skills to work effectively with Commercial, QA, Manufacturing, Procurement, and Regulatory teams.
Self-motivated, agile, and capable of working in a fast-paced and dynamic business environment.
Willing to work on-site in Tangerang, Banten
RE?UIRED LANGUAGES
· English
· Mandarin (added advantage)