Research & Development Supervisor - Food

Research & Development Supervisor - Food.

Company: International Industry for Seasoning / Ingredients products.

Location: Cikarang, Jawa Barat

Are you a passionate food scientist with a knack for creating unforgettable flavours? Do you thrive in a dynamic, international environment? A leading global name in the seasoning and condiment industry is looking for a talented R&D Supervisor to lead innovation and drive product excellence for the Indonesian market.

📋 Key Responsibilities

As our R&D Supervisor, you will be the mastermind behind the flavours that delight millions. Your core duties will include:

• Product Innovation: Develop and improve high-quality seasoning, sauce, and condiment products tailored for the Indonesian market.

• Formulation & Optimization: Craft and perfect formulations for soy sauce, sweet soy sauce, oyster sauce, seasoning powder, seasoning paste, and other food seasonings.

• Hands-on Development: Conduct laboratory trials, pilot-scale production, product evaluation, and comprehensive sensory testing.

• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner closely with Production, Quality Assurance (QA), Purchasing, and Marketing teams throughout the new product development (NPD) lifecycle.

• Supply & Cost Management: Evaluate new ingredients and potential suppliers to enhance product quality and drive cost efficiency.

• Quality & Compliance: Conduct shelf-life studies and product stability evaluations while ensuring all formulations comply strictly with food safety regulations and company standards.

• Documentation: Prepare precise technical documentation, product specifications, and development reports.

• Continuous Improvement: Support ongoing cost optimization and quality enhancement projects for existing products.

🎯 Requirements

• Minimum Bachelor’s Degree / S1 in Food Technology, Food Science, Chemistry, or a related field.

• Proven experience (3-5 years in Supervisor Level) in R&D within the food industry, specifically focusing on seasonings, sauces, or condiments and 5-10 years with R&D exposure.

• Strong knowledge of food safety regulations, sensory evaluation techniques, and raw material functionalities.

• Excellent project management, collaboration, and communication skills.

• Fluent with English Language / Mandarin is Advantage.

• Willing to be based in Cikarang, Jawa Barat.

 💼 What We Offer

• Opportunity to work with an international brand and global standards.

• A challenging yet highly rewarding career path in product innovation.

• Competitive salary and benefits package.