Product Development Manager

You will be responsible for driving the Stage Gate Innovation Process and ensuring smooth execution of the Innovation process for products in the category by following standard operating procedures. Your key responsibilities will include establishing a Basic Research platform within the R&D Centre to support the Product development team, providing technical assistance to QA/QC and production departments, and maintaining safety and hygiene standards in the Research & Development Lab. Additionally, you will be required to conduct fieldwork in living communities/consumer groups, observe food-related activities, record fieldnotes and observations, and engage in ethnographic interviewing. As a key member of Cross Functional teams, you will collaborate effectively to meet project deadlines. You will also work closely with the Packaging Development team to ensure packaging innovations align with category requirements and support the Recipe Development team for efficient product development and renovation. Furthermore, you will be responsible for offering technical guidance, managing, coaching, and developing a team of Executives. Your educational background should include an M.Sc./PhD/M.Tech/B.Tech in Food Technology or Food Processing Engineering. Ideal candidates should have at least 6+ years of experience in R&D (Foods), 2 years of experience in Quality Assurance, as well as experience in managing Cross Functional Team projects and new product development processes. Knowledge of product quality standards, operational consistency, raw material procurement guidelines, new line commissioning, capacity enhancement, setting quality standards, and adherence to SOPs will be crucial for success in this role. Additionally, a passion for acquiring knowledge and expanding the range of Authentic Indian cuisines, along with familiarity with SAP, will be advantageous.,