Assistant Manager - R&D, Culinary Foods

Financial Outcomes- Drive and execute the new product development ideas in the pipeline to support for the Foods Categories focused on RTE/ RTC for Tata Sampann, Tata Raasa, S&J, Chings etc. and emerging new value-added categories in both B2B and B2C businesses at TCPL. - Lead the NPD strategy for Foods RTE business and ensure robust product pipeline under the supervision of vertical lead which would help to increase the overall RTE B2B & B2C category revenue - Lead the cost innovation projects for the RTE category to achieve the target cost saving initiatives and outcomesCustomer Service- Lead the product and process development for Ready to Eat Foods as per provided product briefs by business teams - Support product cost improvement projects by identifying opportunities in the current business and thereby improving the margins and the company bottom line. - Identify new vendors and develop / adapt new technologies, materials and processes as part of development initiatives. - Liaise with cross functional teams for effective executions project work tracks - Responsible for delivering all technical aspects of the process/ technology lead initiatives for Foods category & related projects, meeting the targets on timeline, cost, business expectations and consumer acceptance. - Create product and process specifications including the Technology transfer document/ manufacturing protocol on the prescribed templates/ Specification Management SystemInternal Processes- Lead NPD strategy of RTE Foods to enable delivering incremental revenues through product and process innovations, drive efficiencies and simplifications. - Be an expert user on R&D processes & systems, Specification management tool (PLM) and Sensory management tool (Red jade), Vega 2.0 etc. - Key lead to commercialize projects with marketing /operations/ quality and 3rd party - Interact with stakeholders in Compliance and Analytical to ensure regulatory requirements are met and required documentation made in the Specification Management System. - Monitor and report on industry trends and innovations for inclusion in the innovation funnel - Assessment of ingredient and packaging trends and advise implications and opportunities to the business. - Adhere to Internal processes and procedures and ensuring proper technical documentation (RM specs/FG specs/Trial protocol & reports) of all the technical work carried outInnovation and Learning- Keep up to date with food & drinks trends, technology landscape, competitor development and consumer and customer expectations - Generate new ideas in relation to process/ technology platforms aligned with business priorities - General upkeep of the NPD laboratory, Storage areas and Pilot plant with assistance, wherever required - Management of temporary resources and lab attendants, wherever requiredWhat are the Critical success factors for the Role?- Master’s in food science and technology / food engineering from a reputed institute. - 5-7 years of professional experience in Foods R&D in Top FMCG organizations. - Experience in development of RTE/RTC category is highly desirable mainly in gravies and sauces, pasta, noodles, Indian flat breads, mayonnaise, rice-based products etc. for domestic as well as export markets like Europe, USA, Canada, Australia etc. - Candidates with experience in thermally processed foods like technologies like retort and MATS technology will be added advantage.What are the Desirable success factors for the Role?- Creative product/ process development experience and able to demonstrate a thorough understanding of product and process concepts through product prototypes, process flows, - Exposure to various thermal processing technologies like retort processing, MATS processing, Canning will be an added advantage - Good understanding of product development, processing technology, packaging and its interactions with product safety and acceptance - Good understanding of B2B and B2C businesses with customer first approach - Excellent analytical skills and attention to detail and ability to multi-task and work with agility - Experience in managing and positively influencing internal stakeholders. - Excellent communication and presentation skills

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