R&D Manager

Spice Nest; Gondal; Presencial; INR 1 200 000 - 1 800 000; Tempo integral

Resumo da oferta

Spice Nest is seeking an experienced R&D Manager to lead the development and improvement of sauces, gravies, pickles and other processed foods. You will conduct trials, evaluate sensory attributes, and ensure shelf life and quality targets are met.

You will evaluate raw materials, coordinate with Production and Quality teams, maintain formulations and SOPs, and ensure compliance with FSSAI standards. Market trends will guide innovative product opportunities.

Qualificações

• 4+ years in Food R&D or Product Development.
• Bachelor’s or Master’s in Food Tech/Science/Microbiology.
• Hands-on experience with sauces, gravies, and pickles.
• Knowledge of formulation, preservation techniques, shelf-life, and quality standards.
• Understanding of food safety and FSSAI requirements.

Responsabilidades

• Develop and improve sauces, gravies, pickles and other processed products.
• Conduct product trials, formulation development and sensory evaluations.
• Ensure product quality, taste, texture, colour, consistency and shelf life.
• Evaluate raw materials, ingredients, preservatives and permitted additives.
• Optimize formulations and production costs without compromising quality or safety.
• Coordinate with Production and Quality teams during development and production.
• Maintain product formulations, SOPs, trial reports and R&D documentation.
• Ensure compliance with FSSAI regulations and food safety standards.
• Research market trends to identify opportunities for new product development.

Conhecimentos

Food product development

Formulation optimization

Sensory evaluation

Quality & shelf-life evaluation

Raw material evaluation

Food safety & FSSAI compliance

SOPs & technical documentation

Cost optimization

Market research & innovation

Team coordination

Formação académica

Bachelors or Masters in Food Technology/ Food Science/ Microbiology

Descrição da oferta de emprego

The R&D Manager will be responsible for developing and improving formulations for sauces, including ketchup, Schezwan sauce, chilli sauce, mayonnaise, traditional and modern gravies, pickles, and other processed food products. The candidate will conduct product trials, evaluate product quality, taste, texture, consistency, and shelf life, and maintain proper records and documentation.

The role also involves evaluating raw materials, coordinating with Production and Quality teams during new product development, maintaining formulations and SOPs, ensuring compliance with food safety and FSSAI standards, and researching market trends to develop innovative products.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and improve sauces, traditional and modern gravies, pickles, and other processed food products.
• Conduct product trials, formulation development, and sensory evaluations.
• Ensure product quality, taste, texture, colour, consistency, and shelf life.
• Evaluate raw materials, ingredients, preservatives, and permitted additives.
• Optimize formulations and production costs without compromising quality or safety.
• Coordinate with Production and Quality teams during product development and commercial-scale production.
• Maintain product formulations, SOPs, trial reports, and R&D documentation.
• Ensure compliance with FSSAI regulations and food safety standards.
• Research market trends and identify opportunities for new product development.

Requirements

• Qualification: Bachelors or Masters degree in Food Technology, Food Science, Microbiology, or a related field.
• Experience: 4+ years in Food R&D or Product Development.
• Hands-on experience in sauces, traditional and modern gravies, and pickles is preferred.
• Knowledge of food formulation, preservation techniques, product development, quality standards, and shelf-life evaluation.
• Understanding of food safety and FSSAI requirements.

Skills Were Looking For

• Food Product Development & Formulation Sauce
• Gravy & Pickle Development Product Trials & Sensory Evaluation Quality & Shelf-Life Evaluation Raw Material Evaluation Food Safety & FSSAI Compliance SOPs & Technical Documentation Cost Optimization & Problem-Solving Market Research & Innovation Team Coordination