ITC

Space Food Club; Mumbai; On-site; INR 4,50,000 - 6,75,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading food processing company is seeking a Product Development Specialist in Bengaluru. The role involves new product development, quality improvements, and ensuring compliance with food safety standards. Candidates should have at least five years of R&D experience in the food industry, with strong skills in analytical chemistry and project management.

Qualifications

• At least five years in R&D at a policy-making level in a food-related business.

Responsibilities

• Develop new products and processes.
• Improve quality and upgrade procedures.
• Conduct sensory profiling and consumer research.
• Develop quality control procedures.

Skills

Unit operations in food processing

Analytical Chemistry

Food ingredients functionalities

Prevention of food adulteration rules

Project management

Quality systems implementation

Commercial acumen

Job description

Company Name: ITC

Job Title: Product Development Specialist

Job Location: Bengaluru

Description

ITC is one of India’s foremost private sector companies with a Gross Revenue of ₹ 69,446 crores and Net Profit of ₹ 20,422 crores (as on 31.03.2024). ITC has a diversified presence in FMCG, Packaging, Paperboards & Specialty Papers and Agri-Business.

ITC’s aspiration to be an exemplar in sustainability practices is manifest in its status as the only company in the world, of its size and diversity, to be carbon, water and solid waste recycling positive. In addition, ITC’s businesses and value chains create sustainable livelihoods for more than 6 million people, a majority of whom represent the poorest in rural India.

Role & Responsibilities

• New product and process development
• Quality improvement and up gradation
• Develop and update quality control procedures for the manufacture of products in plants
• Sensory profiling of products
• Flavour profiling and product compatibility studies
• Shelf life evaluation
• Consumer research activities
• Supplier development
• Plant layout and scale up

Preferred Candidate Profile

With at least Five years in R&D position at policy making level in a food related business.

Job-related Skills

• Excellent knowledge of different unit operations involved in food processing
• Sound Analytical Chemistry knowledge and hands on operating experience of a comprehensive Analytical System
• Clear understanding of basic food ingredients and their functionalities
• Thorough knowledge and understanding of the Prevention of food adulteration rules/ act (PFA), FSSA, BIS and Codex standards
• Excellent Project Management and planning skills
• Development and implementation of quality systems
• Strong commercial acumen

Department

Staples: Suji, Rawa, Organic Pulses, Vermicelli, Millets, Ready to Cook Chapati, Frozen Breads etc.

SNP: Pasta, Noodles