Food Research & Development Manager

5 - 8 years

5 - 7 Lacs

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Job Description

Food Research & Development Manager

Key Responsibilities

  • Lead the formulation and development of new spice blends, seasonings, and related food products.
  • Conduct market research and competitor analysis to identify product opportunities.
  • Oversee recipe formulation, testing, refinement, and sensory evaluation processes.
  • Manage product quality testing, shelf-life assessments, and adherence to company standards.
  • Collaborate with procurement to source high-quality raw materials.
  • Work closely with production, QA, and marketing teams to ensure successful product launches.
  • Ensure compliance with

    FSSAI, HACCP

    , and other food safety regulations.
  • Maintain accurate documentation of recipes, trials, and testing procedures.
  • Optimize product formulations for

    cost, flavor, shelf-life, and scalability

    .
  • Lead, mentor, and manage the R&D team to meet project timelines and deliverables.

Qualifications & Skills

  • Bachelors/Master’s degree in

    Food Technology, Food Science

    , or a related field.
  • Minimum 5 years of experience in food product development (spices/FMCG preferred).
  • Expertise in

    flavor science, sensory evaluation, and food safety compliance

    .
  • Strong project management and leadership abilities.
  • Creative approach with a passion for culinary innovation.
  • Excellent communication and cross-functional collaboration skills.

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