BAJO FOODS
3 weeks ago
Position Summary:Lo Foods is among the fastest-growing companies in the functional foods space, with 4 established brands and a strong innovation pipeline. We are seeking a Head of New Product Development (NPD) to spearhead product innovation, manage improvements in existing product lines, and drive the launch of cutting-edge nutritional products.This role is pivotal in bringing differentiated, consumer-centric products to market at speed while ensuring regulatory compliance, quality, and commercial viability. The ideal candidate will be a hands-on leader with expertise across food technology, nutrition, marketing, supply chain, and sensory evaluation, along with a proven track record in scaling product innovation from ideation to market launch.Key Innovation & Pipeline Development:- Drive the innovation roadmap, delivering 1518 new launches over the next 1215 months.- Lead ideation, formulation, and prototyping of functional food products with unique nutritional value propositions.- Enhance current products through sensory upgrades, nutritional enrichment, and shelf-life improvements.- Introduce innovative, sustainable packaging solutions aligned with consumer needs.Nutritional Research & Market Insights:- Track global nutrition trends, emerging ingredients, and technologies for adaptation to Indian consumers.- Research functional ingredients and their health benefits, translating insights into viable products.- Benchmark competition and identify whitespace opportunities.Vendor & Manufacturing Partnerships:- Identify and onboard new manufacturing partners and co-packers to scale innovation.- Collaborate with suppliers for sourcing novel ingredients and packaging solutions.- Partner with procurement to achieve the best cost-to-quality ratio.Sensory, Quality & Compliance:- Oversee sensory evaluations (taste, texture, aroma, appearance) to ensure consumer acceptability.- Ensure 100% compliance with FSSAI and global food regulations; manage documentation for product approvals, labels, and claims.- Implement best practices in product specifications, SOPs, and technical documentation.Cost Optimization & Commercial Viability:- Balance innovation with profitability through cost monitoring and reduction opportunities.- Partner with finance and procurement on feasibility studies, pricing, and scale-up Collaboration & Communication:-Work with Marketing on product positioning, nutritional claims, and GTM strategies.- Provide scientific backing and content for packaging, campaigns, and consumer education.- Lead internal knowledge-sharing sessions on nutrition trends and product & Skills:- Bachelors/Masters in Food Technology, Food Science, Nutrition, or related field.- 8-12 years of experience in FMCG/Nutrition/Food manufacturing with direct NPD exposure.- Proven success in fast-paced product launches and managing end-to-end NPD lifecycle.- Hands-on knowledge of functional ingredients, clean-label formulations, sensory evaluation, and shelf-life extension.- Strong understanding of FSSAI, labeling laws, and nutrition claims regulations.- Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously with speed and accuracy.- Strong leadership, vendor management, and cross-functional collaboration skills.Why Join Lo Foods?At Lo Foods, you will:- Build the next generation of functional food products for India.- Work in an innovation-driven, high-growth environment.- Have the autonomy to lead NPD across brands and categories.- Play a direct role in shaping consumer health through purposeful nutrition. (ref:iimjobs.com)
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