Hamid

Food industry professional with 20+ years of experience across R&D, product development, QA/QC, regulatory, process scale-up, strategic sourcing and toll manufacturing. Strong technical foundation in food formulation, RTD beverages, powders, bakery/snacks, aseptic and hot-fill processing, COGS/HPP analysis and raw-material optimization. Experienced in working with manufacturing partners, vendors and cross-functional teams to translate technical requirements into practical product and process solutions.

Targeting Technical

Sales, Application/Technical Service, Key Account or Business Development roles in B2B food ingredients.

R&D, QA/QC & Toll Manufacturing Operational at PT. Wajah Rejuvenasi Perempuan Indonesia (2020-10 – Present)

• Manage product development across RTD beverages, powder-based products, bakery/snacks and functional food applications.
• Identify and manage third-party manufacturing partners (maklon/toll manufacturing) to expand production capability while controlling capital and overhead requirements.
• Lead technical evaluation and coordination with manufacturing partners, vendors and internal functions from development through production.
• Perform COGS/HPP analysis and evaluate alternative raw materials to improve cost efficiency without compromising product quality.
• Manage BPOM and Halal product dossiers and support compliance with national and international requirements.
• Resolve raw-material, WIP and customer-quality issues using hazard analysis, root cause analysis and data-driven technical assessment.
• Develop real-time inventory systems for raw materials and finished goods to improve stock visibility and production continuity.
• Provide technical training to internal teams and external production partners on raw-material handling, production processes and safety.

Research & Development Specialist at PT. Nutrifood Indonesia (2004-10 – 2020-10)

• Led end-to-end R&D activities from product concept, formulation and laboratory trials through pilot and first production runs.
• Scaled up products from laboratory prototypes to mass production while maintaining product consistency on aseptic (Tetra Pak) and hot-fill RTD lines.
• Developed products including granulated powders, cookies/chips, functional foods and beverage applications.
• Conducted shelf-life/stability testing and theoretical nutritional calculations to support product development and claims.
• Analyzed COGS/HPP and identified alternative raw materials to improve cost competitiveness while maintaining quality.
• Provided technical training and production-process guidance to internal teams and manufacturing partners.

S1 in Agribusiness Management – Institut Pertanian Bogor (IPB University)

D3 in Food Quality Assurance Supervisor – Institut Pertanian Bogor (IPB University)