R&D Manager Head

Key Responsibilities Lead the development and innovation of largescale noodle products, including Bakmi, Mie Ayam, fried noodles, noodle soups, and related side dishes, tailored to Indonesian consumer preferences. Manage the end-to end New Product Development (NPD) process, from concept creation, recipe formulation, product testing, pilot production, commercialization, and continuous product improvement.

Develop and standardize recipes, SOPs, and production specifications to ensure consistent product quality across central kitchen and multi-outlet operations. Optimize food cost, ingredient utilization, and raw material sourcing while maintaining product quality and prof itability. Collaborate with Production, Procurement, QA, Operations, and Marketing to ensure successful product launches and operational readiness.

Conduct shelf-life studies, product stability testing, and quality validation for fresh, WIP, and semi-finished noodle products. Ensure compliance with food safety regulations and Halal certification requirements. Requirements