A rapidly expanding dairy manufacturing company is seeking a talented R&D Manager (Dairy) in a newly created role based in Jakarta. In this job, you will lead a team and be responsible for all research and development-related activities.

About the R&D Manager (Dairy) Role:
Due to excellent results and future expansion plans, the R&D Manager will play a key role in team's continued development and success.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop concepts, plan, execute and monitor product development projects including sensory, technology transfers to commercial productions
• Develop and validate formulations and production process development by researching and evaluating raw materials, assemblies, processes, and equipment
• Establish project goals and priorities by collaborating with internal team and external parties while meeting regulations compliance and company policies
• Design and conduct shelf-life studies, and provide technical justifications for the shelf-life
• Analyse data and maintain good documentation of all phases and regulations related to research and development
• Collaborate with internal and external parties for plant trials, scaling up, and commercial production
• Provide technical direction to projects, manufacturing support and troubleshooting for existing formulation and process
• Understand customer and stakeholder expectations to release a new product

The successful candidate must have the ability to work on their own initiative in fast-paced environment.

Key Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in food science and technology or a related scientific field
• Minimum of five years' experience in the dairy industry in the research and development team
• Strong in principles and applications in food and beverage processing
• Strong experience in project management methodologies and deliveries
• Fluency in English
• Self-motivated, with the drive and initiative to carry out projects according to plan, and the ability to quickly adapt in a fast-changing environment
• Ability to rapidly acquire new skills and to work with new technologies with little documentation or support
• Good time management skills

This rapidly expanding dairy manufacturing company has an outstanding reputation in its field. The business succeeds on the speed of its innovation and there are great opportunities to progress in this dynamic company.

If you are a progressive R&D enthusiast with a can-do attitude, this R&D Manager (Dairy) role is an excellent opportunity to work with an industry leader that is in their phase of development.

Apply today or contact me to discuss this new opportunity.

Due to the high volume of applications we are experiencing, our team will only be in touch with you if your application is shortlisted.