We are seeking a qualified Lead Food Technologist (7-14 years) to support product development, quality control, and process improvement activities in the milk, coffee, and tea-based beverage industry. The role involves end-to-end ownership of product formulation, commercialization, laboratory management, supplier quality, agro procurement, and regulatory compliance. The ideal candidate should possess strong technical expertise in dairy and beverage technology, a creative mindset for innovation, and proven experience in successfully launching new products from concept to scale-up.
Key Roles & Responsibilities
Innovation & New Product Development (Core Focus)
Lead end-to-end New Product Development (concept to commercialization).
Develop innovative milk-based coffee and tea beverages aligned with market trends.
Conduct formulation, bench trials, pilot runs, and scale-up production.
Work on flavour profiling, emulsification, stability, and shelf-life enhancement.
Drive product renovation, cost optimization, and value engineering.
Collaborate with marketing and sales teams to launch differentiated products.
Team Leadership
Lead, mentor, and manage a team of 46 members across QC and NPD functions.
Drive a culture of innovation, ownership, and accountability.
Conduct performance reviews and technical training sessions.
Quality Control & Regulatory Compliance
Ensure end-to-end quality compliance for milk, coffee, and tea beverages.
Maintain adherence to Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) regulations and food safety standards.
Implement HACCP, GMP, and ISO 22000 systems.
Handle internal, external, and regulatory audits.
Complete Laboratory & Supplier Quality Control
Oversee laboratory testing, calibration, validation, and SOP management.
Evaluate and approve milk, coffee, tea, and agro raw material suppliers.
Conduct supplier audits and ensure raw material traceability.
Process Development & Optimization
Optimize pasteurization, homogenization, blending, and extraction processes.
Improve process efficiency, reduce wastage, and enhance product consistency.
Troubleshoot production and formulation challenges.
