Research and Development Specialist

Key Role 1: Implementation of Strategic Plans

• On the basis of the Product Concept Paper, gather the required knowledge from different sources for example analysis reports of benchmark product(s), technical literature, food laws, customers specifications, suppliers, industry etc.
• Review the gathered information from the different sources.
• Present the information to the line manager and then to all the relevant persons and suggest the required infrastructure for R&D, QA, Production, and Supply Chain
• Develop required R&D infrastructure on time.
• Arrange the training for R&D personnel.
• Review and present Halaal, Quality, and Food Safety Plan.
• Review the HACCP and Halaal study prepared by the compliance department.
• Arrange the required raw materials, packing materials and equipment
• Arrange the required analysis of raw and packing materials, semi-finished goods, finished goods, work environment, etc.
• To make sure the timely development of samples is as per the discussion.
• To present and implement the possible solutions to resolve the problems in achieving the development of the target sample.
• To present the samples with and without application(s) to Sr. Manager QA-R&D-FRA in an R&D technical meeting.
• To present the considerable samples (with and without application) to the Relevant Director for approval to present the samples (with and without application) to the Product Expert Chef.
• To present the samples (with and without application) to the product expert Chef to get his feedback for the suitability of the product for the target market/application
• Review and present Halaal, Quality and Food Safety Plan.
• Review the HACCP and Halaal study prepared by the compliance department.
• To present the samples (with and without application) to the NPD Committee for approval.
• Get approval of the locked product from the Sr. Manager QA-R&D-FRA/Director Factories for plant trial.
• To follow up for the availability of raw materials, packing material, manufacturing and packing process requirements for Trial Production.
• Make sure to distribute the approved recipe and specifications to all the relevant departments/sections.
• To make sure that the trial production is executed in the presence of all relevant person
• Make sure to present the samples with and without application to Sr. Manager QA-R&D-FRA.
• Make sure to present the considerable samples (with and without application) to the Director Factories for approval to present the samples (with and without application) in NPD meeting
• Make sure to present the samples (with and without application) to the Product Expert Chef to get his feedback for the suitability of the product for the target market/application.
• Review and present Halaal, Quality, and Food Safety Plan.
• Review the HACCP and Halaal study prepared by the compliance department.
• Make sure to present the samples (with and without application) to the NPD Committee for approval of transportation and shelf life studies.
• Make sure that the transportation and shelf life studies of approved plant trial sample start on time.
• Make sure to get evaluation results of transportation and shelf life studies samples from Sr. manager QA, R&D- FRA
• Make sure to get evaluation results of transportation and shelf life studies samples from Director Factories.
• Make sure to get evaluation results of transportation and shelf life studies samples from Product Expert Chef.
• Make sure to get evaluation results of transportation and shelf life studies samples from NPD Members.
• Present the transportation and shelf life studies samples to CEO for product evaluation and approval for customer feedback.
• To make sure that the approved sample (3-6 months old) from the plant trial is timely submitted to marketing/FSD for customer feedback.
• As per the advice of Sr. Manager QA, R&D- FRA/Director Factories, send MRP of required ingredients to the supply chain.
• Make sure to distribute the approved recipe and specifications to all the relevant departments/sections.
• Train the QA and production personnel on product quality analysis.
• To make sure that the bulk production is executed in the presence of all relevant person
• Make sure to HOLD the first day bulk production through QA.
• Make sure to present the samples with and without application to Sr. Manager QA-R&D-FRA.
• Make sure to present the bulk production samples (with and without application) to the Director of Factories for approval to dispatch.
• Inform Manager QA for release of Hold product for dispatch.
• Fine-tune the product or the process as per customers' feedback.

Key Role 2: Routine Matters/Jobs

• ERP BOM (Timely and accurate)
• Halaal approval of Raw Materials, Packing Materials and Processing Aids
• MRP
• Artwork Change
• Recipe Costing
• Facilitation to other departments to complete ROCKsManagement of R&D Lab (Emulsified Section) and Reference samples stores
• Library Management
• Purchase, Maintenance, and Calibration of Equipment related to Emulsified Section
• Maintenance and Hygiene of Offices and Lab areas related to the Emulsified Section.
• Data Analysis for decision making
• Approvals (Gate Passes, Requisitions, Applications)
• Communications (Emails, Phone Calls, Meetings)

Key Requirements:

• Masters/Graduate in Food Science, Food Engineering, Engineering chemical.
• Must have a minimum 3 years of experience in FMCG, FOOD, ICE CREAM

Other Details:

Experience: 5+ years

Work Timings: 9am-6pm

Benefits:

• Gratuity
• fuel
• Medical
• Leave Encashment
• Yearly Bonus