Job Description

A Leading Food Manufacturing industry is looking for an experienced Product Development Manager to lead new product development, formulation, and innovation for our food manufacturing operations. The role focuses on developing market-ready food products while ensuring quality, safety, cost efficiency, and regulatory compliance.
The ideal candidate will work closely with R&D, Quality, Production, Procurement, and Marketing teams to launch successful food products aligned with market trends and consumer preferences.
Key Responsibilities
Lead new product development (NPD) from concept to commercialization
Develop and improve food formulations, recipes, and processes
Conduct market research, competitor analysis, and product benchmarking
Coordinate with Quality, Production, and Regulatory teams
Ensure compliance with FSSAI, HACCP, ISO, and food safety standards
Manage product trials, pilot batches, and scale-up processes
Optimize product cost without compromising quality
Maintain product documentation, specifications, and SOPs
Support packaging development and shelf-life studies
Work with marketing teams on product positioning and launches
Requirements
Technical & Functional Skills
Food product formulation & recipe development
New Product Development (NPD)
Food processing technologies
Sensory evaluation & shelf-life testing
Ingredient sourcing & cost optimization
Packaging development & compatibility
Regulatory compliance (FSSAI, HACCP, ISO)
Quality assurance & food safety systems
Pilot trials & commercial scale-up
Managerial & Analytical Skills
Cross-functional team coordination
Project management
Market & trend analysis
Vendor & ingredient supplier coordination
Documentation & reporting
Problem-solving & innovation mindset
Benefits
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