Senior Research & Development Manager

As a Senior Research & Development Manager at Crust N Crumb Food Ingredients Pvt. Ltd., you will play a crucial role in leading product innovation in cake mixes, bakery ingredients, and confectionery applications. Your extensive expertise in bakery ingredients R&D, along with exposure to seasoning/QSR-style coatings & marinades, will be highly valued in this role. **Key Responsibilities:** - Lead new product development (NPD) for cake mixes, improvers, bakery ingredients, and confectionery solutions. - Drive recipe innovation, optimization, and scale-up from lab to production. - Ensure all formulations meet FSSAI/HACCP/GMP standards. - Support cost optimization through raw material evaluation and alternate formulations. - Collaborate with marketing, sales, and procurement teams to align projects with market needs & customer briefs. - Monitor competitor products & global bakery trends to inspire innovation. - Provide technical training and support to internal teams and key customers. - (Preferred) Contribute to the expansion of our seasoning/QSR range crispy coatings, marinades, savory mixes. **Qualifications:** - Bachelors/Masters in Food Technology, Food Science, or Bakery & Confectionery Technology. - 8-12 years R&D experience in bakery, cake mixes, or related food manufacturing. - Strong understanding of enzyme systems, emulsifiers, hydrocolloids, stabilizers used in bakery. - Proven track record of product innovation and commercialization in bakery. - Familiarity with ERP/SAP systems and good computer skills. - Excellent communication skills (English; Hindi/Malayalam a plus). - Exposure to seasoning/QSR product systems (preferred but not mandatory). - Strong leadership, problem-solving, and team management skills. If you join us at Crust N Crumb, you will: - Be at the forefront of bakery innovation in India's growing food sector. - Work across diverse product categories from sweet bakery premixes to savory QSR mixes. - Enjoy a competitive salary & benefits package. - Have opportunities for professional growth and exposure to global trends. Apply now by sending your CV to careers@crustncrumb.com and be part of shaping the next generation of bakery & food innovations at Crust N Crumb.,