Job Description:

Role : Product Development Technologist

Location : Hyderabad

Job Responsibilities

Support development of new products and or recipe modifications (eg DIB activities) in collaboration with cross functional teams like Supply & Marketing.

Implementation of recipes and adaptations of local conditions to implement the centrally developed recipes in the best and most efficient way

- Recipe maintenance to improve quality and nutritional values of products

- Responsible for the Site specific recipes  and SRC’s

Collaborate with key stakeholders (Site R&D /Supply /Engineering ) to support PPI in the handover process on site when there is : recipe or raw material change  outside of current specification.

Work closely with Material development & commercial teams to identify new COGS opportunities.

Support site activities which improve recipe costs (within spec), reduce waste and improve product quality

Utilize CI/Lean tools such as Six sigma and FMEA to ensure our products are efficiently optimized with quality and cost in mind.

Input to non-conformance management process,  utilizing technical expertise to recommend a disposition

Job Specifications/Qualifications

Note: May differ from the current job holder’s own skills and experience.

1. Education & Professional Qualification

Degree in Food Science, Food engineering, chemistry, or equivalent.

2. Knowledge/Experience

5+ years in a Food Manufacturing environment working in Quality, Food Safety, Engineering, or Product/Process Development

Working knowledge of food processing or product development is highly preferred