Assistant Manager (NPD R&D) ( Seasoning)

Position : Assistant Manager (NPD) (Application Specialist / Seasonings specialist)

Experience: 5 -7 yrs is also acceptable, but expected would be 5 -7 yrs of exp in Food Ingredients Manufacturing; seasoning applications and blends; Yeast Extraction exposure, Development and Application

Location : Kochi

Salary : Negotiable

Role : Full time

• Lead the development and conduct trials of various food applications, including snack seasoning, noodle seasoning, instant noodle seasoning, marinades, sprinklers, and bakery products.
• Develop flavour-enhancing ingredients such as Yeast Extract, HVP, Mushroom Extract, Soya Sauce, etc., and its application in creation of thermal reaction Flavors.
• Conduct sensory evaluations to ensure the quality and appeal of new products align with customer specifications.
• Manage projects from concept to commercialization, documenting processes and results in consultation with the Business Head.
• Drive process development and optimization efforts to enhance efficiency and reduce costs.
• Ensure timely and accurate execution of product development activities, including formulation development, supporting pilot and plant trials, sensory and colour evaluation, technology transfer to production colleagues, and R&D documentation (specifications, protocols, reports, etc.).
• Keep updated on food regulations and ensure compliance with relevant standards.
• Utilize experience in Savory applications, including yeast extracts profiling, development, and application.
• Specialize in plant-based food, seasoning development blending and application, dry flavour blending, instant food, and taste maker.
• Effectively present new products to internal stakeholders and external partners.

Interested candidates kindly share your CV and below details to usha.sundar@adecco.com

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