Research And Development Manager

Lactalis India; Andhra Pradesh; Vor Ort; INR 2.500.000 - 3.500.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Lactalis India is seeking an experienced R&D leader to head Dairy & Innovation, focusing on new product development, formulation, sensory, and scale‑up from lab to commercial production. You will steer projects across marketing, quality, regulatory, and manufacturing to deliver consumer‑relevant dairy products.

Ideal candidates bring 8–12+ years in Dairy R&D with hands-on dairy science, formulation expertise and ability to drive cost-efficient product improvements while ensuring safety and

Qualifikationen

• 8–12+ years in Dairy/Food R&D
• Qualification: M.Tech/M.Sc./B.Tech - Dairy Technology, Food Technology, Food Science or related discipline
• Lead dairy product innovation and process development for commercial readiness

Aufgaben

• Lead dairy product innovation, product renovation, process development and commercialization.
• Develop and optimize dairy products including milk beverages, yogourt, paneer, cheese, desserts, ice cream and high-protein outputs.
• Plan and execute laboratory, pilot and commercial plant trials; transfer technology to manufacturing.

Kenntnisse

Dairy science

NPD

Stage-Gate

Formulation

Pilot & Plant Trials

Scale-Up

Sensory Science

Shelf Life

Process Optimization

Cost Reduction

Regulatory

Team Leadership

Ausbildung

M.Tech in Dairy Technology

M.Sc. in Food Science/Technology

B.Tech in related discipline

Jobbeschreibung

Department: Research & Development - Dairy & Innovation

Reporting to: Head - R&D

Experience: 8-12+ years in Dairy/Food R&D

Qualification: M.Tech/M.Sc./B.Tech - Dairy Technology, Food Technology, Food Science or related discipline

Role Purpose

Lead dairy product innovation, product renovation, process development and commercialization while ensuring consumer relevance, product quality, food safety, regulatory compliance, cost competitiveness and manufacturing feasibility.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and optimize dairy products including milk beverages, fermented products, yoghurt, lassi/buttermilk, paneer, cheese, dairy desserts, ice cream and functional/high-protein products.
• Conduct market/competitive benchmarking and identify new ingredients, technologies and consumer trends.

2. Formulation & Dairy Technology

• Expertise in milk proteins, fat systems, stabilizers, emulsifiers, cultures, flavours, colours and functional ingredients.
• Optimize taste, texture, stability, nutrition, shelf life and product economics.
• Resolve formulation and processing challenges such as phase separation, sedimentation, syneresis, viscosity variation, protein instability and heat instability.
• Plan and execute laboratory, pilot and commercial plant trials.
• Establish critical process parameters and ensure successful technology transfer to manufacturing.
• Support first commercial production and post-launch product performance.

4. Sensory, Shelf Life & Quality

• Design sensory evaluation and product benchmarking programs.
• Lead real-time/accelerated shelf-life and stability studies.
• Work with Quality and Regulatory teams on specifications, food safety, testing and compliance.

5. Cost Optimization & Process Improvement

• Identify opportunities for formulation, ingredient, yield and process-cost optimization without compromising product quality.
• Drive continuous improvement and product renovation initiatives.

6. Cross-Functional & Team Leadership

• Collaborate closely with Marketing, Quality, Regulatory, Manufacturing, Procurement, Supply Chain and Finance.
• Lead and mentor R&D scientists/executives and manage project timelines, resources and technical deliverables.
• Present R&D project status, risks and recommendations to senior management.

Key KPIs

• Successful NPD launches and commercialization timelines
• Innovation pipeline and project delivery
• Product quality and sensory acceptance
• Cost savings/productivity improvements
• Shelf-life achievement
• Reduction in product/process complaints

Ideal Candidate

A strong dairy R&D professional combining hands-on dairy science, formulation, sensory, scale-up and troubleshooting expertise with project and team leadership, capable of converting consumer and business requirements into commercially successful dairy products.

Core Competencies

Dairy Science | NPD | Stage-Gate | Formulation | Pilot & Plant Trials | Scale-Up | Sensory Science | Shelf Life | Process Optimization | Cost Reduction | Regulatory | Team Leadership