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Food Technologist – NPD (Beverages & Melts)

Food Technologist – NPD (Beverages & Melts)

Brand Arbor Services & RetailIndore, MP, in
2 days ago
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Job Description

Location : [Indore,Pune,Bangalore]

Department : Product Development / Manufacturing & Quality

Reports To : Founder / Head of Operations

Experience : 3–6 years (preferred in beverages, confectionery, or flavour applications)

About Us

We’re a new-age beverage brand with a twist — bringing bold flavours, fresh energy, and a whole new vibe to everyday drinks. Our products blend creativity, taste, and energy in every sip.For us, it’s not just about what you drink — it’s about how it makes you feel. Each bottle is crafted to lift your mood, fuel your vibe, and turn simple moments into something unforgettable.Because we’re not just making beverages — we’re creating experiences that refresh, connect, and inspire.

Role Overview

We’re looking for a passionate and hands-on Food Technologist to lead New Product Development (NPD) for our upcoming beverages and melts (confectionery) range. The ideal candidate is someone who can blend creativity with technical expertise — translating consumer insights and flavor ideas into scalable, commercially viable products.

The role involves ownership of product formulation, manufacturing scale-up, vendor coordination, and quality systems to ensure consistency from lab to market.

Key Responsibilities

1. Product Development

  • Lead end-to-end NPD for beverages and melts — from concept to pilot to commercial scale.
  • Develop and optimize formulations for flavor, texture, stability, cost, and shelf-life.
  • Work with marketing and category teams to identify white spaces and trends.
  • Conduct sensory evaluations and consumer trials for prototype validation.

2. Vendor & Ingredient Collaboration

  • Collaborate with flavor houses, ingredient suppliers, and co-packers for sourcing, trials, and innovation.
  • Evaluate and approve raw materials and ingredients per regulatory and sensory standards.
  • Build and maintain relationships with key suppliers for ongoing product innovation.

    • 3. Manufacturing Ownership

  • Oversee pilot and commercial manufacturing runs.
  • Ensure adherence to product specifications and process parameters during production.
  • Support process optimization for cost, yield, and quality improvement.
  • Work with production teams to resolve formulation and process challenges.

    • 4. Quality & Compliance

  • Define and maintain quality standards for raw materials and finished goods.
  • Ensure compliance with FSSAI and internal regulatory requirements.
  • Develop SOPs and QC protocols for new products.
  • Drive continuous improvement in food safety and quality systems.

    • Requirements

  • Develop SOPs and QC protocols for new products.
  • Drive continuous improvement in food safety and quality systems.
  • Education : B.Tech / M.Tech in Food Technology, Food Science, or related field.
  • Experience : 3–6 years in beverage or confectionery NPD (RTD, powders, syrups, functional foods, candies, or melts preferred).
  • Prior exposure to flavor houses (e.g., Givaudan, IFF, Firmenich, Mane, etc.) or ingredient suppliers is a plus.
  • Experience in process scale-up and manufacturing supervision.
  • Strong knowledge of FSSAI , food safety, and quality control systems.
  • Creative, experimental, and consumer-focused mindset.

    • Benefits

  • Opportunity to build and scale innovative food & beverage products from the ground up.

    • Exposure to end-to-end business — from R&D to launch.

    Entrepreneurial and fast-paced work environment.

    Growth into leadership roles as the portfolio expands.

    Requirements

    Develop SOPs and QC protocols for new products. Drive continuous improvement in food safety and quality systems. Education : B.Tech / M.Tech in Food Technology, Food Science, or related field. Experience : 3–6 years in beverage or confectionery NPD (RTD, powders, syrups, functional foods, candies, or melts preferred). Prior exposure to flavor houses (e.g., Givaudan, IFF, Firmenich, Mane, etc.) or ingredient suppliers is a plus. Experience in process scale-up and manufacturing supervision. Strong knowledge of FSSAI, food safety, and quality control systems. Creative, experimental, and consumer-focused mindset.

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