Job Responsibilities:

• Work closely with the business leaders to identify the key needs, and drive innovation
• Build strategies and develop expertise for the production of Microbial Cultures, Probiotics and Enzymes by using current global practices and technology
• Manage research and development activities through all phases of product development
• Document experiments and procedures (GLP standards) and perform data analysis to report findings to the team
• Develop and optimize the SOPs, validation protocols, provide technical assistance and train other research associates as a leader
• Perform routine preventative maintenance on instruments and equipment according to the established schedule and procedure
• Work closely with the business leaders to identify the key needs, and drive innovation accordingly
• New product development/market visit to study the customer behavior
• Coordinate the production schedule; ensure smooth execution and timely delivery of the products
• Interact cross-functionally to ensure on-time regulatory submissions
• To ensure the cGMP practices are followed as per written procedures, complying with audit observations in the stipulated time
• To ensure periodic maintenance of Instruments in conjunction with the Engineering department
• Actively involved in preparing the annual budget for the factory and handling the entire excise-related matters including Exports & Import Documentation and Coordinating the sale with the Excise Department
• Training & development, introducing innovative initiatives in operations, continuous improvement, motivation to the team, developing Kaizen projects. Ensure employee safety at work and implement safe work practices & ensure that the relevant statutory are compiled in spirit
• Authority to recall the product in case of food safety violations, Withdrawal of the product from the market and take a final decision on customer complaints

Experience required:

• Proven experience in Product Development or Research
• 10-14 year plus year relevant experience (Food Industry Specific) (PhD Candidate)
• 14-18 year plus year relevant experience (Food Industry Specific) (MSc/Mtch Candidate)
• Experience in small team handling
• Customer exposure is desirable

Skills required:

• Highly determined
• Expert in Scientific and Numerical Skill
• High level of decisiveness
• Expert in Lab Analytical Skill
• Excellent in Team Management
• Excellent Written and Oral Communication

Qualification - PhD (Food Tech/Dairy Tech/Food Engg/Food Sc & Nutrition/Bio Tech), Preferred PhD

Background - From Any premier Institute - NDRI, CFTRI, State Universities, Central institutes

Target Companies/Sector - FMGC/Foods/Bakery/B2B

CTC - 12 -  20 LPA