Assistant Manager - QHSE

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About Swiggy Instamart

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New Product Development (NPD)

• Lead development and launch of new FMCG food products for the Private Label portfolio.
• Conduct benchmarking, product trials, and validations against market leaders.
• Collaborate with suppliers and R&D partners for product formulation, sensory evaluation, and process optimization.
• Drive innovation by identifying new ingredients, formats, and packaging solutions.
  

Quality Assurance & Compliance

• Ensure product safety, quality, and compliance with FSSAI, Legal Metrology, FDA, BIS, and other applicable standards.
• Develop product specifications and quality parameters for suppliers.
• Conduct supplier audits, factory trials, and pre-commercialization validations.
• Set up and monitor shelf-life studies, sensory checks, and consumer validations.
• Work closely with Regulatory, Packaging, Marketing, and Brand teams for artwork, labeling, and claims compliance.
  

Business & Stakeholder Management

• Act as an FMCG Food Subject Matter Expert within the Private Label team.
• Collaborate with Category, Sourcing, Marketing, and Operations teams for smooth product launches.
• Provide technical expertise during vendor development and product onboarding.
• Support quality issue resolution, root cause analysis, and continuous improvement initiatives.
  

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor’s / Master’s in Food Technology, Food Science, Dairy Technology, or related discipline.
• 5–8 years of experience in FMCG Food NPD, Quality Assurance, or R&D (Private Label experience preferred).
• Strong knowledge of food product development, quality systems, regulatory requirements, and sensory evaluation.
• Proven track record of launching successful FMCG food products in staples, packaged foods, or beverages.
• Strong project management, vendor management, and cross-functional collaboration skills.
• Analytical mindset with ability to balance innovation and compliance.