New Product Development/R&D Role - Food

JOB SUMMARY:

Supports the R&D team for recipe development, Developing & maintaining flavour library, vendor identification & development. Supports recipe transfer for commercialization, Reporting to Lead NPD chef

KEY ACCOUNTIBILITIES :

Inspiration :

- Motivates and inspires the team and business to higher levels of technical aspects of food and beverage

- Innovative attitude, trying to do something new or finding a unique way to do things

- Project a committed attitude by showing a willingness to do whatever it takes to fulfil the duties of positions and via the development of innovative ideas to make the company even better.

- Should also have a helpful & respectful attitude when interacting with coworkers, functional heads, cross department and customers, to accomplish overall company goals

- Strive to be the most efficient worker in your team to achieve excellence in the work

- Following trends and technological developments in the nutritional food business and helping translate these into new product development ideas and projects

Product Development :

- Application of domain knowledge (formulation/technology transfer/ innovation) to convert ideas into final product as per the intended design Creative development resulting in the launch of new products in both current and new categories.

- Should have relevant experience to work with NPD, HACCP, quality, regulatory in executing the ideas

- Develop technology competencies necessary to maintain a healthy pipeline of product.

- Optimize and scale up manufacturing operations for new products to support the growth of organization.

- Maintain and record recipes.

- Responsible for the timely and right execution of product development activities including formulation development, supporting pilot & plant trials, sensory evaluation, technology transfer and R&D documentation (specifications, protocols, reports etc.)

- Coordinating and managing multidisciplinary projects, with colleagues from Quality, Marketing, external labs, vendors and suppliers

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE :

Education Level (i.e. Degree, Prof. Quals., etc) 3-4 Years Diploma or degree in Hotel/ Kitchen management/ PG/MBA

Years- Experience (i.e. Relevant experience, Industry experience, Management level experience, etc) 5 to 6 years of experience in Research & Development function in Food Processing company.

Sauces - Products / Ingredients.

RTC along with development of spices seasonings with culinary knowledge.

Key Capabilities and Characteristics (Interpersonal skills, specific competencies, specific skills, etc.)

- Good interpersonal skills

- Well organized.

- Bright, able to think outside the box.

- Enthusiastic and positive.

- Good communicator.

- Willingness to visit and work out of different factories

- stay away when required.

- Adhere to all company policies and procedures.

- Ensure high quality and hygiene standards are maintained.

- Support a culture of continuous improvement

- Show commitment to personal development

- Demonstrate a flexible approach