Process Engineer (Food Manufacturing)

Department: Engineering / Production 
Location: Jakarta Selatan 
Reports To: Engineering Manager / Plant Manager

About the Client

Our client is a leading Indonesian manufacturer and exporter of organic coconut-based products, serving both local and international markets. The company operates with a strong focus on sustainability, quality assurance, and modern food processing technology. With certified organic production and global food safety standards, they are recognized for delivering premium coconut products such as organic virgin coconut oil, coconut water, desiccated coconut, and other value-added coconut derivatives.
This organization is growing rapidly and offers a dynamic work environment with opportunities for innovation, efficiency improvements, and professional development.

Job Purpose

To optimize and improve manufacturing processes for coconut-based products by designing, implementing, monitoring, and refining production systems to ensure high efficiency, safety, sustainability, and product quality.

Key Responsibilities

Process Optimization & Improvement

• Analyze current production processes (e.g., coconut oil extraction, desiccation, coconut water pasteurization) for efficiency, yield, and quality.

• Identify bottlenecks and inefficiencies in operations and recommend/implement improvements.

• Conduct trials and tests for new or modified processes.

Production Support

• Work closely with the production team to ensure process consistency and troubleshoot real-time issues.

• Ensure process parameters are within control limits and adjust as needed.

• Monitor raw material utilization and minimize waste generation.

Data Analysis & Reporting

• Collect and analyze data from equipment and processes to improve output and reduce costs.

• Develop process documentation (SOPs, PFDs, WI, etc.).

• Report on KPIs such as OEE (Overall Equipment Effectiveness), yield, energy usage, and downtime.

️ Equipment & Technology

• Support the selection, installation, and commissioning of new equipment or production lines.

• Collaborate with maintenance to reduce equipment failure related to process conditions.

• Evaluate new technologies related to coconut processing and sustainability.

️ Quality, Safety & Sustainability

• Ensure processes comply with food safety standards (e.g., HACCP, GMP, ISO 22000).

• Contribute to sustainability initiatives (e.g., water usage, energy reduction).

• Participate in risk assessments and promote a culture of safety.

Requirements

Education & Experience

• Bachelors degree in Chemical Engineering, Food Technology, Mechanical Engineering, or related field.
• Years of experience as a Process Engineer in food processing or FMCG (preferably in coconut or tropical fruit industries

️ Technical Skills

• Knowledge of coconut product processing (e.g., oil extraction, drying, pasteurization, etc.)

• Proficient in process mapping, statistical process control, and root cause analysis.

• Familiar with AutoCAD, MS Office, and manufacturing software (e.g., SCADA, PLC basics).