R&D Manager

Key Responsibilities:

New Product Development:

• Develop new products in existing categories such as Potato Chips, Kurkure, Namkeen, Rusk, Cookies, and Corn Puffed Products.
• Innovate and develop new products in adjacent categories.
• Improve existing product formulations and recipes.
• Implement new products, recipes, or process changes on the shop floor.
• Conduct market research to explore new opportunities and identify customer needs.

Cost Optimization:

• Optimize processes and recipes for cost efficiency.
• Identify alternate ingredients or vendors to reduce production costs.

Quality & Compliance:

• Conduct product shelf-life studies and improve product stability.
• Ensure accurate nutritional and labeling declarations.
• Manage statutory product analyses and compliance with regulations such as FSSAI, ISO, HACCP.
• Analyze consumer feedback and implement corrective actions.

Process Improvement:

• Conduct process capability studies to improve process consistency.
• Identify areas for improvement in production processes and implement corrective actions.
• Perform root cause analysis for quality issues and develop preventive measures.

Team Leadership:

• Lead, mentor, and develop a team of quality assurance and R&D professionals.
• Foster a culture of continuous improvement and quality excellence.

Training & Development:

• Organize training programs for staff on quality standards and best practices.
• Stay updated on industry trends and advancements in food technology.

Reporting & Documentation:

• Prepare and present quality and R&D reports to senior management.
• Maintain accurate documentation of quality processes, inspections, and audits.