Senior Research & Development Manager

Senior Research & Development Manager

Crust N Crumb Food Ingredients Pvt. Ltd. | Ernakulam / Muvattupuzha, Kerala

Crust N Crumb, a leading name in baking & confectionery solutions, is looking for a Senior R&D Manager to lead product innovation in cake mixes, bakery ingredients, and confectionery applications.

We are seeking someone who has extensive expertise in bakery ingredients R&D and preferably, added exposure to seasoning / QSR-style coatings & marinades.

Key Responsibilities :

• Lead new product development (NPD) for cake mixes, improvers, bakery ingredients, and confectionery solutions.
• Drive recipe innovation, optimization, and scale-up from lab to production.
• Ensure all formulations meet FSSAI / HACCP / GMP standards.
• Support cost optimization through raw material evaluation and alternate formulations.
• Collaborate with marketing, sales, and procurement teams to align projects with market needs & customer briefs.
• Monitor competitor products & global bakery trends to inspire innovation.
• Provide technical training and support to internal teams and key customers.
• (Preferred) Contribute to expansion of our seasoning / QSR range – crispy coatings, marinades, savory mixes.

Qualifications :

Why Join Us

Apply now : Send your CV to careers@crustncrumb.com

Be part of shaping the next generation of bakery & food innovations at Crust N Crumb.

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