Associate Manager- Product DevelopmentConfidential • India, Guntur
Associate Manager- Product Development
Confidential • India, Guntur
6 hours ago
Job descriptionStrong knowledge of bakery ingredients and their interactions Understanding of the physical, chemical and rheological parameters of wheat flour (maida) Hands-on experience with farinograph, alveograph, mixolab and extensograph Familiarity with food additives used in bakery and milling industries Technical expertise in bakery products such as bread, buns, pizza, croissants and noodles Understanding of FSSAI regulations and compliance norms Knowledge of flour milling technology Awareness of wheat varieties specific to the Indian subcontinent
About Us
The incumbent will be responsible for leading lab-scale trials and driving new product innovation in the food industry, especially in bakery applications. The role involves end-to-end product development, ingredient sourcing, cost optimisation, technical documentation and cross-functional collaboration with Marketing, Operations and Quality teams.
Roles & Responsibilities
- Conduct lab-scale trials for new product development
- Identify, evaluation and source required ingredients for NPD initiations
- Optimise recipes for cost-effectiveness and ensure continuous product improvement
- Provide training and technical support to junior staff and marketing teams
- Develop and standardise specifications for various types of refined wheat flours
- Monitor laboratory analyses, interpret test results and prepare detailed reports
- Document all phases of the R&D process, from concept to commercial roll-out
- Design and implement testing protocols for raw materials and finished goods
- Understand customer expectations and translate them into manufactured goods
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to align on project goals and priorities
Requirements
Skills Required
food additives , bakery products
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