Food Technologist - Operations

Company DescriptionAlter Foods Private Limited is dedicated to making packaged foods both effortless and enjoyable. Our products are thoughtfully crafted to meet modern dietary preferences, focusing on options that are high in fiber, low in sugar, and rich in nutrients like millets and plant proteins. Our offerings also include personalized products, such as festive gifting collections featuring premium dry fruits and chocolates. By combining nutrition with indulgence, we aim to create food that aligns with today's conscious consumer lifestyles.Role DescriptionWe are seeking a Food Technologist to join our Operations team in a full-time, on-site role based in Mumbai. The position involves contributing to product development, managing factory operations, ensuring quality control, and optimising production output. This is a cross-functional role requiring equal comfort on the production floor and in documentation/compliance work.Production & OperationsOversee production and packing of snack products (chips, namkeen, and allied SKUs) — ensuring process parameters are within specificationsMonitor and optimise yield, wastage, and line efficiencyCoordinate with suppliers for procurement for raw materialMaintain and enforce SOPs for manufacturing, sanitation, and equipment handlingQuality Assurance & ComplianceConduct in-process and finished goods quality checks (sensory, physical, micro parameters)Manage FSSAI compliance — mandatory testing schedules, record-keeping, label declaration reviewMaintain batch records, COA review from vendors, and traceability documentationHandle internal audits and support third-party lab coordinationNew Product DevelopmentAssist in formulation trials for new flavours, SKUs, and product variantsEvaluate ingredient functionality (shelf life, texture, flavour stability)Prepare trial reports, sensory evaluation summaries, and scale-up notesCoordinate with packaging team on label content and ingredient declarationsVendor & Raw Material ManagementEvaluate new ingredient/additive suppliers Review TDS/COA and conduct incoming quality checks for critical inputsQualificationsExpertise in Food Technology and functional food formulationsHands-on experience in dealing with factory labourKnowledge and application of Quality Control processes to ensure product consistency and complianceBachelor’s or Master’s degree in Food Science, Food Technology, or a related fieldStrong problem-solving and analytical skillsFamiliarity with sustainability practices and a passion for clean, innovative food solutions

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