Company Name: Hocco Industries Pvt. Ltd
Post: Manager -Research & Development
Experience: 8 to 10 yrs
Qualification: Bachelor’s/master’s Food Technology.
Location: Bavla
CTC: Up to 17 Lac
Key Responsibilities:
1. New Product Innovation & Development:
• Develop new formulations, ingredients, and product lines based on market trends and consumer preferences.
• Well versed in research activities like Competitive Benchmarking, Ingredient Screening, Literature Searching & Understanding.
• Research and experiment with innovative ingredients, textures, and flavors to enhance product offerings.
• Work closely with food scientists and ingredient suppliers to source high-quality raw materials.
• Collaborate with marketing, R&D, and consumer insights teams to identify market gaps and innovation opportunities
2. Recipe Formulation & Testing (For Food & Beverage)
• Develop and test new formulations for taste, texture, stability, and shelf life.
• Conduct trials and pilot tests to ensure product feasibility for large-scale production.
• Ensure compliance with food safety regulations, including FDA, FSSAI, HACCP, and GMP.
3. Product Development & Process Optimization:
• Work closely with production teams to optimize recipes for efficiency, cost-effectiveness, and quality consistency.
• Troubleshoot production challenges related to ingredient interactions, processing, and storage stability.
• Implement continuous improvement initiatives to enhance product performance and reduce waste.
4. Market Research & Trend Analysis:
• Stay updated on emerging trends in the ice cream industry, including clean-label, plant-based, and low-sugar products.
• Analyze competitor products and customer feedback to identify innovation opportunities.
• Conduct sensory evaluations and consumer testing to refine product taste, usability, and appeal.
• Collaborate with the marketing team to translate consumer insights into product concepts.
• Translate customer insights into actionable product development strategies.
5. Compliance & Regulatory Management:
• Ensure that all new products comply with food safety regulations (FDA, FSSAI, USDA, etc.).
• Maintain accurate documentation for product specifications, ingredient declarations, and nutritional labelling.
• Collaborate with quality assurance teams to meet HACCP, GMP, and other food safety standards.
Cross-Functional Collaboration:
• Partner with procurement to source new ingredients while managing costs.
• Work closely with marketing and sales teams to develop product positioning and branding.
• Assist in packaging development, ensuring compatibility with product stability and shelf life.
Cost Management & Profitability Optimization:
• Evaluate ingredient costs and manufacturing expenses to optimize product margins.
• Identify process improvements that enhance efficiency without compromising product quality.
• Assist in setting competitive pricing strategies based on cost analysis and market trends.
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