Food Technologist NPD (Beverages & Melts)

Location: [Indore,Pune,Bangalore]
Department: Product Development / Manufacturing & Quality
Reports To: Founder / Head of Operations
Experience: 3–6 years (preferred in beverages, confectionery, or flavour applications)

About Us

We're a new-age beverage brand with a twist — bringing bold flavours, fresh energy, and a whole new vibe to everyday drinks. Our products blend creativity, taste, and energy in every sip.For us, it's not just about what you drink — it's about how it makes you feel. Each bottle is crafted to lift your mood, fuel your vibe, and turn simple moments into something unforgettable.Because we're not just making beverages — we're creating experiences that refresh, connect, and inspire.

Role Overview

We're looking for a passionate and hands-on Food Technologist to lead New Product Development (NPD) for our upcoming beverages and melts (confectionery) range. The ideal candidate is someone who can blend creativity with technical expertise — translating consumer insights and flavor ideas into scalable, commercially viable products.

The role involves ownership of product formulation, manufacturing scale-up, vendor coordination, and quality systems to ensure consistency from lab to market.

Key Responsibilities

1. Product Development

• Lead end-to-end NPD for beverages and melts — from concept to pilot to commercial scale.
  
• Develop and optimize formulations for flavor, texture, stability, cost, and shelf-life.
  
• Work with marketing and category teams to identify white spaces and trends.
  
• Conduct sensory evaluations and consumer trials for prototype validation.
  

2. Vendor & Ingredient Collaboration

• Collaborate with flavor houses, ingredient suppliers, and co-packers for sourcing, trials, and innovation.
  
• Evaluate and approve raw materials and ingredients per regulatory and sensory standards.
  
• Build and maintain relationships with key suppliers for ongoing product innovation.
  

3. Manufacturing Ownership

• Oversee pilot and commercial manufacturing runs.
  
• Ensure adherence to product specifications and process parameters during production.
  
• Support process optimization for cost, yield, and quality improvement.
  
• Work with production teams to resolve formulation and process challenges.
  

4. Quality & Compliance

• Define and maintain quality standards for raw materials and finished goods.
  
• Ensure compliance with FSSAI and internal regulatory requirements.
  
• Develop SOPs and QC protocols for new products.
  
• Drive continuous improvement in food safety and quality systems.
  
  

Requirements

• Develop SOPs and QC protocols for new products.
  
• Drive continuous improvement in food safety and quality systems.
  
• Education: B.Tech/M.Tech in Food Technology, Food Science, or related field.
  
• Experience: 3–6 years in beverage or confectionery NPD (RTD, powders, syrups, functional foods, candies, or melts preferred).
  
• Prior exposure to flavor houses (e.g., Givaudan, IFF, Firmenich, Mane, etc.) or ingredient suppliers is a plus.
  
• Experience in process scale-up and manufacturing supervision.
  
• Strong knowledge of FSSAI, food safety, and quality control systems.
  
• Creative, experimental, and consumer-focused mindset.
  
  

Benefits

• Opportunity to build and scale innovative food & beverage products from the ground up.
  

• Exposure to end-to-end business — from R&D to launch.

• Entrepreneurial and fast-paced work environment.

• Growth into leadership roles as the portfolio expands.