Head of Research And Development

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

Manage, monitor, and evaluate activities related to product innovation development and processes in Existing Product Improvement within the food, Beverage and dairy category.

Responsibilities

• Manage, monitor, and evaluate activities related to product innovation development and processes in Existing Product Improvement within the food, Beverage and dairy category.
• Ensure compliance with government regulations, the regulations of destination countries, and company policies and rules with the aim of achieving company targets within the scope of product development.

Requirements

• Minimum of a Bachelor's degree in Food Technology.
• At least 10 years in Research & Development within the FMCG (Fast Moving Consumer Goods) sector in Beverage and Dairy companies.
• Proficient in raw materials in the product development process.
• Knowledgeable about product development machinery.
• Understanding of food standard regulations.
• Mastery of industrial knowledge, particularly in the Food & Beverage sector.