Product Development Centre Project Leader

Responsibilities

• Manage end-to-end product trial projects, including planning, raw material preparation, execution, and reporting.
• Collaborate with customers and commercial teams to customize activity content based on specific requirements and challenges.
• Oversee pilot plant operations, including sample analysis, material management, and lab management.
• Facilitate the transition of pilot plant experiments to scaled-up industrial manufacturing processes.
• Handle administrative and operational tasks such as contracts, invoicing, procurement, and material purchasing.
• Support daily PDC management, focusing on on-site safety, product quality, and customer experience.

Requirements

• University degree in Food Science, Food Engineering, or Mechanical Engineering.
• 8+ years of proven professional experience.
• Extensive experience in processing areas or managing process-driven/technology-driven projects.
• Proven ability to up-scale pilot plant experiments to industrial-scale production.
• Native-level Japanese language skills and business-level English language skills.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills with the ability to manage stakeholder relationships.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in project management and process development.
• Technical assessment expertise regarding process conditions.
• Basic understanding of the nutritional industry and ingredients.

Benefits

• Opportunities for professional development and training within a global landscape.
• A culture of innovation driven by industry experts.
• An inclusive work environment that values diversity and equality.
• Market-competitive compensation and flexible working arrangements.

About the Company

Tetra Pak is committed to making food safe and available everywhere. We protect what's good—protecting food, people, and the planet—by providing innovative solutions that touch millions of lives every day.