Senior Executive - Research & Development

Job Description

Business Title Senior Executive - R&D

Global Function Research and Development

Country / Region India / Rajpura

Role Purpose Statement B2B Ingredient portfolio is one of the strategic focus portfolio's and a key growth driver for B2B business in India. To make Bunge India a leading player in this segment it is important to have world class innovation and constant improvements in products on a regular basis. This role is part of the dry category consisting of Dry premixes for cakes, cookies, biscuits, bread etc., baking aids and improvers, yeast etc. to develop best in class - new products and renovate existing products time to time for improved quality, cost, delivery and compete with legendary competitors having large experience in these segments.

Main Accountabilities

• Safety in Ingredient R&D function.
• Ensure safety and quality of Bunge products and in compliance to all food laws.
• Develop new products and optimize existing products on quality, application, cost and delivery.
• Carry out competition benchmarking time to time and come up with continuous improvement opportunities.
• Liase with Application, Operations etc. on new product development & delivery, cost reduction, operations etc.
• Actively pursue development of vendors for raw materials, packaging materials etc. for improved delivery & cost reduction.
• Provide technical service in terms of training to employees, vendor development etc.
• Work closely with large institutional key accounts on dry premixes & baking aids to develop new products, optimize existing products, improve production & quality etc. for them.

Knowledge and Skills

Behavior Use knowledge of Bunge's business, structure and strategy to develop innovative solutions to improve results or eliminate problems.

Build partnerships, appropriately influence to gain commitment, foster talent and coach others to grow in current or future roles..

Drive results through high standards, focus on key priorities, organization, and preparing others for change.

Technical Working knowledge of various macro & micro food ingredients & additives, their role in various food applications, physical and chemical interactions and their safe dosages.

Ability to carry out product, process and packaging development with cost optimization by understanding synergies that exist in various food products & industries

Hands on experience in operating pilot plants, commercial scale operations and conduct baking of premixes, bread, biscuit, cookies etc.

Good analytical testing skills.

Working knowledge of Indian Food Laws such as FSSAI, FPO and standards such as Codex

Basic knowledge of food safety, microbiology & process control aspects

Basic knowledge on functional and protective packaging

Education & Experience Minimum first class graduate in Food Technology (or) Masters in Science from a Premier Institution.

Above 4 years in R&D of Cake Premixes from reputed Food Industry.

Bunge (NYSE : BG) is a world leader in sourcing, processing and supplying oilseed and grain products and ingredients. Founded in 1818, Bunge's expansive network feeds and fuels a growing world, creating sustainable products and opportunities for more than 70,000 farmers and the consumers they serve across the globe. The company is headquartered in St. Louis, Missouri and has 25,000 employees worldwide who stand behind more than 350 port terminals, oilseed processing plants, grain facilities, and food and ingredient production and packaging facilities around the world.

Bunge is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Veterans / Disabled

Skills Required

Product Development, Food Technology, Cost Optimization