Head of Quality-SHE & MFG Innovation

Garuda Food (Jakarta, Indonesia)

DKI Jakarta, Indonesia

PT Garudafood Putra Putri Jaya Tbk is one of the largest food and beverage companies in Indonesia. Established in 1990, the founder of Garudafood has started its business activities since 1979 through PT Tudung Putra Jaya (TPJ), a company based in Pati, Central Java, which markets peanut products which later became Kacang Garuda (Garuda Peanut). Garudafood produces and markets food and beverage products under six leading brands, namely Garuda, Gery, Chocolatos, Clevo, Prochiz, and TopChiz. The products include biscuits, nuts, pilus, pellet snack, confectionery, milk drinks, cocoa powder, cheese, and dressing salad. Garudafood exports its products to more than 20 countries, focusing on ASEAN countries, Tiongkok and India.

About this position

Providing future fit vision and programs for the Quality, SHE, and Manufacturing Innovation to support sustainable business growth. Providing strong fundamentals Quality, SHE, and Manufacturing Innovation to stay relevant with future dynamic business models. Building strong Quality, SHE, and Innovation cultures in the end-to-end operations. Providing Master Planning for future fit organizations. Developing Quality policies, Quality systems, and Food Safety from the process of purchasing materials, warehousing, production, logistics, and distribution, as well as ensuring their implementation in accordance with the framework and procedures (Guidelines / Manuals / CFM / and SOP) and company regulations with the aim of achieving consistent quality and product safety according to consumer needs.

Responsibilities

• Providing future fit vision and programs for the Quality, SHE, and Manufacturing Innovation to support sustainable business growth.
• Providing strong fundamentals Quality, SHE, and Manufacturing Innovation to stay relevant with future dynamic business models.
• Building strong Quality, SHE, and Innovation cultures in the end-to-end operations.
• Providing Master Planning for future fit organizations.
• Developing Quality policies, Quality systems, and Food Safety from the process of purchasing materials, warehousing, production, logistics, and distribution, as well as ensuring their implementation in accordance with the framework and procedures (Guidelines / Manuals / CFM / and SOP) and company regulations with the aim of achieving consistent quality and product safety according to consumer needs.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Manufacturing, Operations Management, or a related field. Advanced degree or MBA is a plus.
• Minimum of 10 years of progressive experience in manufacturing leadership roles within the consumer goods industry.
• Strong leadership abilities with a track record of building and developing high-performing teams.
• Thorough understanding of quality management systems, regulatory requirements, and industry standards applicable to consumer goods manufacturing.
• Understanding the Food Safety Management System, Sampling Methods, Microbiology and Food & Beverage.
• Experience implementing quality assurance programs and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Comprehensive knowledge of manufacturing processes, methodologies, and best practices, with a focus on lean manufacturing principles.
• Proven experience in managing high-volume production operations in consumer goods or related industries.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and conflict-resolution skills.
• Fluent in English both spoken and written.