R&D Manager

Rajkot , Gujarat , India

19 Nov 2024

Job Brief:  A bachelor’s degree, food technology, B.tech or master’s degree in food science or in a related field. Minimum Experience 2 years in FMCG

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: ₹30,000.00 - ₹50,000.00 per month

Schedule:

  • Day shift

Ability to commute/relocate:

  • Rajkot - 360003, Gujarat: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)
  • Send Resume At [email protected]

Experience:

  • total work: 2 years (Preferred)

 

Responsibilities:

Direct Activities:( Only Male Candidate)

* Timely and right execution of product development activities including formulation development, supporting pilot & plant trials, sensory evaluation, improving nutritional content or flavour, creating healthier product lines i.e., products with less fat or sugar, technology transfer and R&D documentation (specifications, protocols, reports etc.)

* Developing better ways to minimise contamination.

* Building prototypes and testing both in-house and on-site.

* Planning R&D activities.

* Product design, physico-chemical testing and analysing results.

* Devising ways to lengthen a product’s shelf life

* Devising ways to cut costs without reducing product quality

* Coming up with innovative ways to deal with scrap, spoilage and waste

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

Indirect activities

* Feasibility studies of R&D project.

* R&D related information services including data collection and data maintenance.

* Project management of R&D activities.

* Financial management of R&D projects.

* Educated food scientists, operational, and FSQA associates on ingredient functionality, fundamentals of food

Formulation, and analytical chemistry

* Experience to work with NPD, HACCP, quality, regulatory in executing the ideas

* Coordinating and managing multidisciplinary projects, with colleagues from Quality, Marketing, external labs,

Vendors and suppliers

Skills Required:

  • modify existing products and processes and develop new ones
  • check and improve safety and quality control procedures in our own and suppliers' factories, from the raw material stage through to the finished product
  • research current consumer markets and latest technologies to develop new product concepts
  • select raw materials and other ingredients from suppliers
  • prepare product costing based on raw materials and manufacturing costs to ensure profitable products
  • audit suppliers or manage internal audits
  • run trials of new products - either alongside or together with product development
  • coordinate launches of new products
  • deal with any customer complaint investigations or product issues
  • compile, check and approve product specifications and labelling
  • undertake long-term projects with other departments, such as reducing waste by improving efficiency
  • work on packaging innovation and technology
  • conduct experiments and produce sample products
  • design the processes and machinery for making products with a consistent flavour, colour and texture in large quantities
  • build relationships with suppliers and customers
  • Ensure products are profitable.
  • Collaborate with food production staff for quality, safety, labelling, production, handling, and distribution of food products
  • Ensure that food-processing areas comply with government regulations and meet standards for sanitation and waste management
  • Ensure quality and safety of food products, finding substitutes for harmful ingredients
  • Develop samples/prototypes of new products
  • Develop specifications for product production labelling
  • Maintain accurate records to ensure smooth start-up for new product production processes

Mid-Senior Level

Full Time

Rajkot Gujarat India


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