R&D Manager (Bakery & Pastry, Cheese, Chocolate

R&D Manager (Bakery & Pastry, Cheese, Chocolate)

Communicate a clear brief of overall project innovation, describe the whole risk analysis and feasibility

Prepare project timeline and tracking regularly through pre NPD meeting

Monitoring achievement of overall innovation progress and contribution to overall NSV, and ROI (spending vs result) and do contigency and mitigation plan for any hurdle and failure

Lead cross-functional teams through the Stage and Gate steps, ensuring seamless product development from ideation to commercialization,

Ensure compliance with food safety regulations, industry standards, and certifications relevant to the bakery industry.

Inspire the culture of creating innovation to the team, especially for breakthrough and out of the box innovation and courage to face all of the constraint and change management

Prepare project timeline and tracking regularly through monthly VE & improvement meeting and monitor achievement with finance and purchasing team in monthly basis

Drive continuous improvement initiatives, promoting a culture of innovation and quality excellence within the R&D department and build awareness of current product performance in term of quality / cost / output and sales performance / consumer feedback

Inspire innovation of improving current portfolio with stronger USP, another value added for consumer, more competitive cost etc into clear action plans

Observe the chance and challenge to embrace new technology to be implented inhouse or other breakthrough strategy and creative countermeasure strategy to overcome all of the possible challenges and hurdle

Do research to know what are new in R&D organization around the world, how they evolve their competencies, research methodology, etc

Review current job expectation, team competencies and develop improvement plans with HC

Prepare individual development plans for team's personal career growth with HC

Conduct day to day coaching and mentoring with detail plans and BAU for problem solving related

Min. Bachelor's degree majoring in Food Technology, Chemical Engineering, or related majors

Certified in FSSC, Halal, leadership training, problem solving/improvement tools,

Strong knowledge in bakery, ingredients, and cooking technique

Expertise in sensory analysis and market insight

Drives result especially in NPD Stage

Has a good problem solving skill, people development, and leadership

Experienced as a project manager for technical food implementation

Willing to conduct business travelling

Asthanesia is a holding company in the food and consumer goods industry that supports the growth of businesses rooted in local potential and driven by innovation. From building brands that celebrate the richness of Indonesia’s culinary heritage to empowering food-tech innovation, Asthanesia continues to grow as a modern enterprise, while staying grounded in the values of integrity, sustainability, and impact., Our portfolio includes a range of business units such as PT Agrinesia Raya, PT Rasa Lokal Nusantara, PT Nutrisi Lokanatura Nusantara, Belah Doeren, Kopielatte, and Taro Bun.

These businesses are home to more than 10 brands — from beloved traditional snacks to modern food innovations

Asthanesia is a holding company in the food and consumer goods industry that supports the growth of businesses rooted in local potential and driven by innovation. From building brands that celebrate the richness of Indonesia’s culinary heritage to empowering food-tech innovation, Asthanesia continues to grow as a modern enterprise, while staying grounded in the values of integrity, sustainability, and impact., Our portfolio includes a range of business units such as PT Agrinesia Raya, PT Rasa Lokal Nusantara, PT Nutrisi Lokanatura Nusantara, Belah Doeren, Kopielatte, and Taro Bun.

These businesses are home to more than 10 brands — from beloved traditional snacks to modern food innovations