R&D Manager - Telangana State

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R&D Manager Breakfast Cereals & Snacks- External- Telangana State

R&D Manager Breakfast Cereals & Snacks

Who are we looking for?

• B.Tech / M.Tech in Food Technology / Food Science / Food Process Engineering.
• 810 years of relevant experience, including 35 years in leading or independently managing R&D for cereals and snacks.
• Hands-on experience in developing breakfast cereals (extruded, puffed, granola, flakes) and various snack formats (baked, fried, extruded, healthy snacks).
• Strong understanding of food ingredients, process technologies, and functional nutrition trends.
• Creative, consumer-centric, and driven by innovation with a solution-oriented mindset.
• Salary Range between 7 LPA to 10LPA
  

Key Responsibilities

Product Innovation & Development

• Lead new product development in breakfast cereals and snack categories.
• Build prototypes, formulations, and recipes aligned with consumer trends and business goals.
• Conduct trials at lab, pilot, and plant scale with proper documentation.
• Balance innovation, cost optimization, and clean-label expectations.
  

Process & Technical Expertise

• Work closely with the manufacturing team for process design, equipment compatibility, and scalability.
• Identify and implement process improvements for texture, shelf-life, and efficiency.
• Ensure technical documentation: product specs, trials, process parameters, shelf-life data, and costing.
  

Compliance & Quality

• Ensure all products meet relevant regulatory, labeling, and nutritional requirements (FSSAI, etc.).
• Collaborate with Quality Assurance for food safety, hygiene, and product integrity.
  

Collaboration & Stakeholder Engagement

• Liaise with Marketing, Sales, and Branding for successful product positioning and launch.
• Collaborate with vendors, ingredient suppliers, and external manufacturers for pilot trials and innovations.
• Contribute to customer presentations and technical documentation as needed.
  

Market Research & Trend Tracking

• Stay abreast of global trends in breakfast and snacking categories.
• Benchmark against competitor products and identify whitespace opportunities.
• Bring fresh thinking to the table with innovative ingredients and health-forward ideas.
  

Why Join Us?

• Lead impactful R&D projects in the fast-growing cereal & snacking segments.
• Be part of a cross-functional and innovation-driven environment.
• Translate ideas into real consumer-loved products.
• Work with passionate teams and food entrepreneurs to co-create success stories.