R&D Associate

Manjilas Food Tech; Coimbatore District; On-site; INR 450,000 - 750,000; Full time

Job summary

Manjilas Food Tech in Pollachi, Tamil Nadu, seeks a Research & Development professional focused on new product development and product trials. The role covers R&D project execution, process improvement, BOM and specification management, yield improvement, and R&D reporting.

You will work under the Senior Manager R&D and collaborate with internal labs and cross-functional teams to deliver timely R&D deliverables and KPI reporting.

Qualifications

• Education: B.Tech/M.Tech in Food Technology.
• Minimum 1 year experience in the food industry.

Responsibilities

• Manage and execute product development trials and R&D projects.
• Evaluate process improvements, yield enhancement and cost reduction initiatives.
• Verify BOMs and coordinate specification updates with concerned departments.
• Review process audits, benchmark analysis and project progress.
• Coordinate with internal laboratories and external testing laboratories.
• Manage R&D-related PO, GRN and quotation activities.
• Initiate projects and coordinate action plans with cross-functional project teams.
• Monitor project timelines and ensure timely execution.
• Prepare weekly R&D reports and monthly KPI reports.
• Monitor R&D process compliance and project deliverables.

Skills

Communication

Creativity

Strategic Thinking

Presentation

Data Analysis

Education

B.Tech/M.Tech in Food Technology

Job description

Location: Pollachi, Tamil Nadu
Department: Research & Development

Reports To: Senior Manager R&D

Education: B.Tech/M.Tech Food Technology
Experience: Minimum 1 year in Food Industry required

Job Summary:
Responsible for new product development, product trials, R&D project execution, process improvement, BOM & specification management, yield improvement, cost reduction, and R&D reporting.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage and execute product development trials and R&D projects.
• Evaluate process improvements, yield enhancement and cost reduction initiatives.
• Verify BOMs and coordinate specification updates with concerned departments.
• Review process audits, benchmark analysis and project progress.
• Coordinate with internal laboratories and external testing laboratories.
• Manage R&D-related PO, GRN and quotation activities.
• Initiate projects and coordinate action plans with cross-functional project teams.
• Monitor project timelines and ensure timely execution.
• Prepare weekly R&D reports and monthly KPI reports.
• Monitor R&D process compliance and project deliverables.

Skills

• Communication
• Creativity
• Strategic Thinking
• Presentation
• Data Analysis

Competencies

• Problem Solving
• Goal Orientation
• Customer Focus
• Team Collaboration
• Conflict Resolution