Npd Manager

Allana Group; Mumbai City; In loco; INR 1.500.000 - 2.300.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

Allana Group is seeking a senior product development professional to lead New Product Development across fresh, chilled and frozen meat ranges. You will guide concept to commercialization, work with production and quality teams on trials and shelf-life, and ensure packaging and cost targets are met.

You will leverage experience in meat/poultry product formulation and market insights to drive portfolio improvements for B2B/HoReCa and e-commerce channels, while aligning with food safety standards

Competenze

• 8-12 years of relevant experience in new product development within meat/poultry processing, processed foods, F&B or FMCG.
• Direct experience in meat, poultry or seafood product development is strongly preferred.
• Hands-on knowledge of meat cuts, mince and value-added product formulation, including marination, breading, portioning, kebabs and meatballs.
• Strong understanding of formulation trials, production scale-up, yield analysis, product costing, packaging and shelf-life evaluation.
• Experience developing products for B2B/HoReCa and e-commerce/quick-commerce channels is preferred.
• Working knowledge of FSSAI requirements and food safety standards is an advantage.
• Strong project management skills, with the ability to drive multiple development projects and coordinate cross-functional teams.
• Strong analytical, communication and presentation skills, including the ability to engage with senior leadership.

Mansioni

• Lead NPD across fresh, chilled and frozen cuts, mince and value-added products.
• Manage full development cycle from ideation to launch readiness.
• Collaborate with Production, Quality and Packaging to ensure quality and shelf-life.
• Coordinate cross-functional teams to meet timelines and costs.
• Monitor post-launch performance and translate feedback into improvements.

Conoscenze

Project management

Analytical skills

Communication

Presentation skills

Cross-functional collaboration

Market insights

Problem solving

Formazione

Bachelor's degree in Food Technology or related

Descrizione del lavoro

Role & responsibilities

• Product Portfolio Development: Lead NPD across fresh, chilled and frozen cuts, mince and value-added products, including meatballs, kebabs, marinated products and breaded ranges.
• Concept to Commercialization: Manage the complete development cycle, including ideation, concept and recipe development, formulation trials, costing, packaging development, production scale‑up and launch readiness.
• Formulation and Product Quality: Collaborate with Production and Quality teams on recipe trials, cut specifications, portioning, yield optimization, product consistency and shelf-life evaluation.
• Product and Packaging Innovation: Identify opportunities to improve product formats, packaging functionality, convenience and overall product appeal.
• Market and Competitive Insights: Track consumer preferences, category trends, competitor portfolios and emerging product formats to identify gaps and opportunities within MMCs range.
• Cross-Functional Execution: Coordinate with Production, Procurement, Quality, Food Safety and Packaging teams to deliver development projects within agreed timelines, costs and quality parameters.
• Food Safety and Compliance: Work with the Quality team to ensure products meet applicable FSSAI requirements and relevant food safety standards, including microbiological, residue and labelling requirements.
• Post-Launch Review: Monitor product quality, customer feedback and commercial performance, and translate findings into formulation improvements and portfolio decisions.

Preferred candidate profile

• 8-12 years of relevant experience in new product development within meat/poultry processing, processed foods, F&B or FMCG.
• Direct experience in meat, poultry or seafood product development is strongly preferred.
• Hands‑on knowledge of meat cuts, mince and value‑added product formulation, including marination, breading, portioning, kebabs and meatballs.
• Strong understanding of formulation trials, production scale‑up, yield analysis, product costing, packaging and shelf‑life evaluation.
• Experience developing products for B2B/HoReCa and e‑commerce/quick‑commerce channels is preferred.
• Working knowledge of FSSAI requirements and food safety standards is an advantage.
• Strong project management skills, with the ability to drive multiple development projects and coordinate cross‑functional teams.
• Strong analytical, communication and presentation skills, including the ability to engage with senior leadership.

Educational Qualification

Bachelors degree in Food Technology, Food Science or a related discipline. An MBA or postgraduate qualification is an added advantage.