PT Sanghiang Perkasa (a Kalbe Nutritionals)

Job Description :

• Lead the formulation and development of powdered milk products for adults
• Coordinate lab-scale and pilot-scale trials, analyze results, and recommend adjustments.
• Ensure product consistency, stability, taste, and nutritional quality.
• Manage multiple product development projects from concept to commercialization.
• Ensure all formulations comply with local and international food safety and nutritional regulations.
• Supervise and mentor a team of R&D staff or technicians.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives related to product performance, cost reduction and innovation.

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree of Food Technology
• Minimum 3 years of hands-on experience in product development, specifically in powdered milk or dairy-based nutritional products.
• Proven track record of developing and launching new powdered milk products (e.g., infant formula, follow-on milk, adult nutrition).
• Prior experience supervising junior R&D staff or technicians is preferred.
• Knowledge: Milk powder formulation, food safety systems, and food regulation (milk) in Indonesia
• Skills: Analytical thinking, project management, effective communication

Job Description :

• Develop new powdered milk products from concept to commercialization.
• Reformulate and improve existing products based on quality, cost, or regulatory needs.
• Conduct laboratory trials, pilot-scale production, and product testing.
• Ensure compliance with food safety standards, regulations, and internal quality requirements.
• Analyze product performance, shelf-life, and stability.
• Prepare technical documentation, reports, and product specifications.

Requirements :

• Bachelor’s Degree in Food Technology
• Minimum 1 year of experience in product development, preferably in dairy or powdered milk products.
• Strong knowledge of food formulation, processing, and food safety standards (e.g., GMP, НАССР).
• Familiar with dairy ingredients, spray drying process, and powderhandling is an advantage.
• Good Microsoft Excel and data analysis skills.
• Good analytical thinking and problem-solving skills.
• Able to work independently and in a team environment.
• Strong attention to detail and documentation skills.
• Good communication skills in English and Bahasa Indonesia.
• Willing to work in a laboratory and production environment.

Job Description :

• Plan and execute sensory tests for new and existing products.
• Prepare samples and ensure proper testing conditions in accordance with sensory evaluation standards.
• Recruit, train, and manage internal or external panelists for sensory evaluation.
• Analyze sensory data using appropriate statistical methods and interpret results into actionable insights.
• Monitor product consistency and support quality control through sensory validation.
• Document test results and prepare comprehensive reports and recommendations.

Requirements :

• Bachelor’s Degree in Food Technology or related field.
• Minimum 2 years of experience in sensory evaluation or product development within the food and beverage industry.
• Strong understanding of sensory science methodologies and test design.
• Good with statistical analysis tools/software (e.g., Excel, SPSS, XLSTAT, Minitab).
• Knowledge of food quality standards and basic food processing is an advantage.
• Strong analytical thinking and attention to detail.
• Good communication and presentation skills.
• Ability to manage sensory panels and work collaboratively across functions.
• Willing to work in laboratory and production settings.