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Form of work
SalaryThe purpose of the role:
Research and Development Manager will have to use creative abilities and research methods to improve existing products based on industry trends and develop new products to meet the needs of the company’s target market.
Responsibilities
o The incumbent should be responsible for Creations and applications of products developed as per opportunity briefs from customer.
o Should be able to handle cost optimization, raw material rationalization and process optimization for new products and existing products.
o Drive innovations and work with marketing for new product launches.
o Localization of global product recipes at target price.
o Providing inputs to the sales team on processing knowhow & customer queries.
o Work with customers on processing technical solutions and attend customer’s processing line o Application solutions designed based on users infrastructure and capability.
o Should understand Protein processor’s processing equipment and process.
o Should understand different Protein substrate bases.
o Should be able to develop product solutions like Marinade, Batters, Predust, Breader, Flour Based coating solutions for non-veg substrate and veg substrate, Seasonings, and sprinklers.
o Work on opportunities as per customer briefs.
o Develop research programs incorporating current developments to improve existing products.
o Should be creative and innovative to offer new offerings to customers through R&D capabilities.
Requirement
• M Tech/MSc (Food Technology)
• 8-12 years of experience in seasoning, marinades, coatings, functional premixes creation and Development.
• Knowledge of Meat Protein industry, seasoning ingredient, Ingredient additives, HORECA, QSR etc. Application knowledge of handling chicken, seafood and processing line will be added advantage.
• Alternate protein handling and knowledge will have added advantages.
• Understanding of B2B.
• Commercial success in Meat/Plant Protein segment will be an added advantage.
• Willingness to travel
INFLUENCING & RELATIONSHIPS
Internal
• Reports to Senior Manager Regional R&D - Seasoning
• Geographic coverage - India
• Work Location – Bangalore Manager- R&D- Protein Processor
• Strong relationship required with other functions (R&D, Culinary, Sales, Marketing, Purchase, Production, Finance)
• Frequent contact with commercial and supply team members.
• Operational knowledge
External
• Customer R&D connect
• Part of IFT or food technology association
