Product Development Director - Spirits

Position : R&D Manager – Liquor Manufacturing

Location : Hyderabad

Experience : Minimum 5 years in Alcohol / Spirits / Blending Industry

Industry : Liquor / Distillery / Beverages / Spirits

Job Summary :

We are seeking an experienced and innovative R&D Manager to lead Product Development, Blending, and Innovation for a reputed liquor manufacturing company based in Hyderabad.

The ideal candidate will have a proven background in alcoholic beverage formulation, blending, and new product development (NPD) with a deep understanding of flavor profiles, sensory evaluation, and regulatory standards. The role requires technical expertise combined with creative insight to deliver high-quality, market-relevant products.

Key Responsibilities :

• Lead New Product Development (NPD) from concept to commercialization across categories such as whisky, vodka, rum, gin, and other spirits.
• Drive formulation, blending, and flavor development ensuring product consistency and quality excellence.
• Conduct market and sensory research to identify trends, flavors, and opportunities for innovation.
• Oversee pilot trials, lab-scale experiments, and product testing for new blends and improvements.
• Collaborate with production, quality, packaging, and marketing teams to ensure technical feasibility and brand alignment.
• Ensure all formulations comply with excise laws, FSSAI regulations, and internal quality standards.
• Evaluate and source raw materials, flavoring agents, and packaging inputs for quality and cost optimization.
• Maintain comprehensive documentation, formulation records, and process SOPs.
• Provide technical guidance to the operations team for scaling up R&D formulations to production level.
• Continuously explore new technologies, ingredients, and processes to drive innovation in the liquor segment.

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