Job Purpose
Process Development Manager to lead the development of new products and processes, from initial concept to commercialization. This position is crucial for
leading strategic initiatives that drive innovation, process efficiency, and continuous improvement.
Responsibility:
- Develop and maintain enterprise level strategy related to the development, implementation, and technical support towards sustaining or improving functions in a product manufacturing process.
- Plans and directs implementation of equipment, tooling, fixtures, and process modifications to improve production efficiencies, manufacturing techniques and production yields for new product introduction and existing products.
- Working closely with product development teams to ensure the commercialization process of new products runs according to the standards (quality, food safety, and regulations) and targets set
- Ensure process specifications can be executed efficiently and effectively
- Collaborate with manufacturing team in conducting process improvements in the production area to optimize processes (cycle time, yield, etc.) and improve product quality. This includes providing recommendations related to production equipment, production methods, and product formulations
- Ensure that the trial implementation from submission, pre-trial review, trial execution, and post-trial review runs smoothly
- Maintain complete documentation and trial records, as well as conducting data analysis of production trial results
- Collaborate across departments to ensure projects (new products/scale ups/new equipment) run smoothly according to standards and targets
- Responsible for mentorship, evaluations, conflict resolution and recognition of the staff to maintain highly motivated and engaged employees.
Requirements:
- Min. Bachelor's Degree major in Food Technology, Chemical Engineering and other related Engineering Field required
- Minimum of 7 years of wide-ranging experience in the development, implementation, and technical support with developing, sustaining, or improving product manufacturing process with responsibility for results, including costs, methods, and quality.
- 3+ years recent management or supervisory experience is required.
- Meat processing or frozen food manufacturing industry experience preferred.
- Have in-depth knowledge of raw material characteristics, process technology and production machine characteristics
- Knowledge of relevant manufacturing equipment, process, and best practices
- Project management skills with ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
- Data analysis skills to evaluate and identify areas for improvement
- Ability to work effectively with cross-functional teams including product development, marketing, and manufacturing
- Excellent problem solving and decision-making skills required
- Willing to be placed in Cikarang