Food Technologist

Key Responsibility area -

• Development of new product in pilot plant / Commercial plant
• Candidate has good knowledge about Technology (Single Extrusion, Double Extrusion, Rotary and Cutter complete biscuits lines, Retort Line, Beverage sector all equipment)
• Modification / Value Addition in our existing products
• Optimization of products and processes
• Cost Analysis (Raw materials to manufacturing cost) of product
• Optimization analysis across all areas related to R&D
• Implementation of optimization procedures
• Develop the BMR,BPR / MFR of the Food Products
• Candidates have good knowledge about the Nutrition/ Pet Nutrition and Food Microbiology
• Develop the New Product Specifications (RM, PM, FG )
• Collaborate with teams responsible for Food Safety Requirements
• Work independently to research and identify areas of opportunity for the betterment of our customers. Deliver expertise and best in class knowledge of ingredients, formulations, and food processing techniques
• Demonstrate strong benchtop development skills that realistically translate to plant floor capabilities. Coordinate and calibrate with all cross-functional departments essential to the start-up of R&D-driven production runs i.e., sales, purchasing, FSQA, plant facilities management, etc.
• Develop, grow, and maintain strong working relationships with plant facilities management.
• Analyze and identify opportunities or issues related to R&D and effectively communicate those findings to Senior Leadership.
• Translate new and traditional culinary techniques and identify opportunities to apply those through the use of large-scale manufacturing processes, ingredients, and food science technologies
• Responsible for resolution of technical issues that arise during the development; production operational, or performance-based.
• Work closely with Operations, Purchasing, and Brand Marketing in the communication of technical information, related to new product test programs
• Cross-Check the all QA and QC documents (RM, PM, FG, Case study, Customers feedback form, Process flow, Product inflow, and outflow )
• Reverse engineering of existing products
• Product training of our product

Skills/Abilities -

• Experience in Pet food industry / Bakery / ( Baking line, Extrusion, Beverage line )
• Good experience in articulating and implementing SOPs food R&D process
• Ability to communicate technical information clearly and concisely
• Studious, active mind, willing to acquire knowledge
• Ability to research, analyze and report independently across a breadth of topics
• Excellent administrative and people skills
• Ability to work under pressure
• Flexibility to adjust course when required
• Ability to work autonomously and priorities workflow
• Flexible approach to working hours were needed
• An ability to work independently and at a distance where necessary
• An inquisitive mind, unafraid of scientific information or new concepts
• Hold a Degree in a relevant Scientific discipline
• Excellent communication and organizational skills, with a versatile approach
• Native or flawless English, with knowledge of other European languages (particularly German/ French/Italian) an advantage.
• Become a primary point of contact for the business, providing advice/guidance on products quality standards and expectations.
• Ensure each new product introduction is fully assessed and managed
• Periodically review quality systems and practices to identify efficiencies and to assure greater compliance.
• Participate in the preparation, hosting and completion of responses to Customer visits/audits and Regulatory Inspections
• Develop and manage the collection of metrics (quality indicators / KPIs) to assess the level of compliance and target areas of improvement.
• Provide Quality Assurance support on business projects as required.

Qualification: - B Tech / M Tech / PhD Food technologist

Experience: - 5 to 10 Year experience in the Pet food industry / FMCG

JobType:- Full Time (Work from Office)