Job Description
Position Description - Product Development Officer (Dairy)
Location - R&D Centre, Bidadi, Bangalore
Education Qualification - Graduation Dairy Science
Experience (yrs) - 2 3 years of experience in Dairy product development
Roles and Responsibilities
Responsibilities of role requires acquiring in depth knowledge of dairy ingredients, their selection criteria and role. Should know critical properties of ingredient and their impact on mixing, processing and keeping quality of product. It is expected that the candidate has knowledge of storage condition, storage implications and basic quality control of materials.
Knowledge of Dairy powder and Dairy fat processing is a must and the incumbent will work hands on with the ingredients in developing recipes and improving processes with the managers guidance.
Person should be willing to experiment and exhibit lateral thinking. Should be having an external outlook and an eye on market place for new launches in segment and other food segments.
In his role he/she collects competition products, defines right characteristics for analysis, works closely with lab, develops prototype and defines packaging requirement.
Regularly interacts with marketing and takes consumer insights by actively participating in consumer researches, take useful information and assist his superior.
He/She may be assigned to undertake product development efforts encompassing New Products, Quality and Nutritional enhancements as well as Productivity improvements independently and with the Cross-functional Teams to deliver Company Objectives.
Desired Candidate Profile
Knowledge of Dairy & Food Ingredients, Dairy process and formulations, Dairy Science and Technology, Storage Stability of Food Products, Food Product Analysis, Food Products Nutrition, FSSAI regulations