Senior Food Technologist

THE ROLE

Bombay Sweet Shop

Senior Food Technologist

R&D Head Bombay Sweet Shop

YOU WILL BE RESPONSIBLE FOR

Research & Development

• Support new product development through benchmarking, stability testing, and ship trials across retail and seasonal projects.

• Conduct sensory evaluations, nutritional analysis, and shelf-life studies to ensure product quality and consistency.

• Collaborate with operations, marketing, and production teams to establish product specifications aligned with food safety standards.

• Apply advanced food processing techniques to improve product efficiency and quality.

• Stay up to date with emerging food technology trends and integrate innovative solutions into development processes.

• Coordinate with suppliers, development partners, and flavour houses for new ingredients, packaging, and process optimization.

• Troubleshoot production and packaging issues and support continuous improvement.

• Conduct raw material and ready-to-serve (RTS) product market research for innovation opportunities.

Regulatory & Compliance

• Assist with manufacturing unit licensing and ensure adherence to FSSAI and related regulations.

• FSSC 22000, HACCP, Legal Metrology, and FOSTAC

• Ensure packaging and labelling compliance for both domestic and export products as per applicable laws.

• Maintain awareness of food safety, quality, and legal standards applicable to production.

Quality Assurance & Control

• Oversee compliance with all safety, legal, and quality requirements.

• Identify and resolve potential issues in the production process affecting product safety or quality.

• Manage and update FSMS documentation including SOPs, HACCP plans, and quality manuals.

• Conduct internal audits, manage non-conformities, and implement corrective actions.

• Coordinate external audits and certification renewals.

• WHAT YOU NEED

• Education:

• Experience:

• Certifications (Preferred):

• Skills:

  • Strong knowledge of food safety systems (BRCGS Issue 9, FSSC 22000 v6, ISO 9001:2015).

  • Excellent documentation, analytical, and audit-tracking abilities.

  • Proficiency in product formulation software and laboratory techniques.

  • Strong cross-functional collaboration and project management skills.

  • Proficient in MS Office and Google Suite tools (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Drive).

  
  

WHAT YOU'LL GET

• A key role in quality, compliance, and innovation at one of India's most creative mithai brands.

• Opportunities to grow within a structured, audit-ready, and innovation-driven environment.

• A collaborative, supportive team culture that values creativity, curiosity, and precision.

DETAILS

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