Manager R&D

Godrej Agrovet; Thane; On-site; INR 12,00,000 - 15,00,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading agriculture and food firm is looking for a Manager R&D to oversee new product development and optimize existing products. The role requires significant experience in the culinary industry, particularly in frozen foods. Candidates should be comfortable with non-veg products and knowledgeable in regulatory standards. With a strong focus on innovation, this position offers competitive benefits for employees and their families.

Benefits

Childcare benefits for parents

Flexible work options

Comprehensive health insurance

Uncapped sick leave

Mental wellness programs

Qualifications

• 8 to 12 years experience in NPD / R&D of Frozen Foods.
• Experience in culinary industry, QSR, or condiment manufacturing.

Responsibilities

• Develop new products and enhance existing ones.
• Conduct trials for product testing.
• Coordinate with cross-functional teams for product launches.

Skills

New product development

Product re-engineering

Lab trials

SOP development

Regulatory compliance

Education

B Tech / MSc / M Tech (Food Tech/ Food Science)

Job description

Overview

Designation: Manager R & D

Company: Godrej Foods Ltd.

Location: Mumbai HO

Job Title: Manager R&D

Job Type: Permanent, Full-time

Function: R&D

Business: Godrej Foods Ltd

Location: Mumbai

About Godrej Industries (GIG) GIG is a holding company of the Godrej Group. We have significant interests in consumer goods, real estate, agriculture, chemicals, and financial services through our subsidiary and associate companies, across 18 countries.

www.godrejindustries.com

About Godrej Agrovet Limited (GAVL) At Godrej Agrovet, a food and agriculture conglomerate, we are dedicated to improving the productivity of Indian farmers by innovating products and services that sustainably increase crop and livestock yields. https://www.godrejagrovet.com/

Key responsibilities

• New product development & value addition to existing products
• Product re-engineering through ingredient solution for cost optimization
• Conducting lab trials as well as online trials for new products
• Coordinate with production, quality, purchase, marketing, sales departments for any new product launching
• Drafting raw material and finished goods specification for new products
• Revision of raw material and finished goods specification as and when required
• Developing SOP/rules and ensuring their implementation
• Shelf life study of various products
• Provide regulatory inputs for regulatory compliance for all products for domestic as well as export market
• Understand technical standards, FSSAI standards, CODEX Standards, Nutritional labeling etc.
• Keep abreast of changes in regulations relating to all products including changes in standards labeling, Nutrition Labeling, additives and new additives, formulation clearances
• Prepare scientific and technical background notes on issues related to ingredients, formulations, additives as required
• Review formulations for the products for compliance with current approval lists and regulations and provide inputs for all proposed innovations
• Review and approve artworks, back of pack labels and other printed materials related to all products including pack change proposals
• Data mining and preparing crisp, science-based notes
• Review claim support data and identify deficiencies for product claims
• Should be comfortable working and tasting with non-veg products

Education

B Tech / MSc / M Tech (Food Tech/ Food Science)

Experience

B Tech / MSc / M Tech with 8 to 12 years; Experience in NPD / R&D of Frozen Foods, QSR, seasonings, breadcrumb manufacturing, culinary industry

What’s in it for you?

Be an equal parent

Childcare benefits for the birthing parent, commissioning parent (in case of surrogacy) or adoptive parent, and their partners

• 6 months of paid leave for primary caregivers, flexible work options on return for primary caregivers
• 2 months paid leave for secondary caregivers
• Caregiver travel for primary caregivers to bring a caregiver and children under a year old, on work travel

Coverage for childbirth and fertility treatment

No place for discrimination at Godrej

Gender-neutral anti-harassment policy

Same sex partner benefits at par with married spouses

Coverage for gender reassignment surgery and hormone replacement therapy

Community partnerships and advocacy

PWD care

We are selfish about your wellness

Comprehensive health insurance plans, as well as accident coverage for you and your family, with top-up options

Elder care for those who might need to extend support to senior family members

Preventative healthcare support

OPD coverage, including vaccinations, dental, vision, etc.

Uncapped sick leave

Flexible work options, including remote working and part-time work

Mental wellness and self-care programmes, resources and counselling

Celebrating wins, the Godrej Way

Structured recognition platforms for individual, team and business-level achievements

Digital and offline instant recognition platforms

An inclusive Godrej

There is no place for discrimination at Godrej. Diversity is the philosophy of who we are as a company.

We take pride in being an equal opportunities employer. We recognize merit and encourage diversity. We do not tolerate discrimination on the basis of nationality, race, colour, religion, caste, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, disability, age, or marital status and ensure equal opportunities for all our team members.

If this sounds like a role for you, apply now! We look forward to meeting you.

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