What we ask

Minimum 6-10 years of relevant experience depending on educational level.
Minimum level MSc in the field of food technology.
Experience in innovation/R&D.
Able to manage a cluster/(sub)department with focus on execution of projects and alignment with stakeholders.
Knowledge on powder and liquid technologies and relevant applications. Knowledge of Coffee and tea market is a pre.
Advanced Project Management capabilities. Able to drive decisions.
Experience in people management
Understanding of customer and market needs.
Team player.

What we offer

Unique company culture of Dutch heritage and international presence.
We offer great work life balance, and competitive salary & benefits package so you can enjoy it.
Diverse training and mentoring programs to help you grow on your own professional journey.
Exceptional support of cross disciplinary movement within the company to broaden your knowledge and growth paths.
A friendly and informal working environment, yet professional team members as sparring partners.
Autonomy and trust to create longer term impact that helps bring better nutrition to the world.

Drive NPD and transfer projects to ensure all projects are delivered OTIF.
Together with procurement and supply chain, drive value engineering projects to generate cost savings.
Manage ideation pipeline for new products and applications.
Manage R&D resources and SG&A budget.
Member of Management Team PT Kievit Indonesia, drive alignment for common deliverables.
Member of change control board PT Kievit Indonesia, to assess and give approval to all change activities.
Manage raw material database and alternative supplier qualification.
Manage local R&D SOP.
Build and maintain network with external APAC customers and suppliers, perform in customer visits next to TSS and Sales by presenting and promoting our current portfolio and new products.
Build and maintain network of internal stakeholders globally from other disciplines to enable successful and efficient execution of projects/activities.
Advise the department leader for upcoming project gatekeeping decisions.
Lead & develop individuals in the team.
Improve ways of working for successful and efficient project execution.
Act as Project lead /sr. development specialist for relatively complex projects and programs.