Research And Development Manager

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Job Description R&D Manager – Breakfast Cereals & Snacks- External- Telangana State This Position will operate at client place in Hyderabad Factory. Are you a food innovation enthusiast who thrives on developing breakfast cereals and snack products that win hearts and taste buds? Do you have what it takes to transform concepts into shelf-ready products with scale, quality, and speed? We are looking for an R&D Manager – Breakfast Cereals & Snacks to take the lead in developing lovable, market-ready food products. If you are technically sound, process-oriented, and passionate about food innovation—this is your opportunity to make a tangible difference! 🔍 Who are we looking for? B.Tech / M.Tech in Food Technology / Food Science / Food Process Engineering. 8–10 years of relevant experience, including 3–5 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. Show more Show less