Research and Development Asst. Manager

Job Responsibilities:

• Lead and manage Research & Development activities for Snack, Wafer, Biscuit, Export products, and OEM products.

• Develop new products from concept generation, formulation, trial process, product validation, and commercialization stage.

• Drive product innovation initiatives based on market trends, customer insights, business strategy, and consumer preferences.

• Improve existing products through reformulation, quality enhancement, cost optimization, and process improvement initiatives.

• Coordinate product trials and scale-up activities with Production, Quality, Supply Chain, Procurement, and other related departments.

• Manage product documentation including formulation specifications, technical documents, product standards, and development reports.

• Ensure product development complies with food safety regulations, quality standards, and applicable government requirements.

• Support OEM and export product development by understanding customer requirements and market specifications.

• Lead and develop the R&D team to achieve department objectives and project timelines.

• Monitor and ensure all R&D projects are completed within agreed timelines and business targets.

Job Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Food Technology, Food Science, Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, or related fields.

• Minimum 8 years of experience in Research & Development within Snack, Wafer, Biscuit, or related FMCG manufacturing industries.

• Strong experience in handling product development for Snack, Wafer, Biscuit, Export products, and OEM projects.

• Strong understanding of product formulation, ingredient functionality, food processing, and manufacturing processes.

• Experienced in product development lifecycle from ideation to commercialization.

• Strong project management and cross-functional coordination skills.

• Familiar with food safety standards, GMP, HACCP, and relevant regulations.

• Strong analytical thinking, problem-solving, and innovation mindset.

• Good leadership skills with experience in managing and developing teams.

• Willing to be placed in Bogor.