Manager R&D

JOB DESCRIPTION—————————————————————————————-----------------------------------Designation: Manager R & DCompany : Godrej Foods Ltd.Location: Mumbai HO———————————————————————-------------------------------------------------Job Title: Manager R&DJob Type: Permanent, Full-timeFunction: R&DBusiness: Godrej Foods LtdLocation: MumbaiAbout Godrej Industries Industries GIGGIG is a holding company of the Godrej Group. We have significant interests in consumer goods, real estate, agriculture, chemicals, and financial services through our subsidiary and associate companies, across 18 countries.About Godrej Agrovet Limited (GAVL)Godrej Agrovet At Godrej Agrovet, a food and agriculture conglomerate, we are dedicated to improving the productivity of Indian farmers by innovating products and services that sustainably increase crop and livestock yields.Key responsibilities:- New product development & value addition to exist products- Product Re- Engineering through ingredient Solution for cost optimization- Conducting Lab trial as well as online trials for new products- Coordinate with production, quality, purchase, marketing, sales departments for any new product launching.- Drafting Raw material and finished goods specification for new products- Revision of raw material and finished goods specification as and when required- Developing SOP / rules and ensuring their implementation- Shelf Life Study of Various products.- To provide regulatory inputs for regulatory compliance for all Products for domestic as well as export market.- An understanding of technical standards, FSSAI standards, CODEX Standards, Nutritional labeling etc.- To keep abreast of changes in regulations relating to all products including changes in standards labeling, Nutrition Labeling, additives and new additives, Formulation Clearances- To prepare scientific and technical background notes, on any issue related to ingredients, formulations, additives, as and when required.- To review formulations for the Products, for compliance with the current approval lists and regulations and provide inputs for all proposed innovations.- To routinely check/comment/correct/approve all artworks, back of pack labels and other printed materials related to all products including pack change proposals.- Data mining and preparing crisp and science-based notes- To review claim support data and point out deficiencies of data for product claims to be written on Product.- Should be comfortable working and tasting with Non veg products.Education:B Tech / MSc / M Tech (Food Tech/ Food Science.)Experience:B Tech / MSc M Tech with 8 to 12 yearsExperience in NPD / R & D of Frozen Foods, QSR, seasonings, breadcrumb manufacturer, Culinary industryWhat’s in it for you?Be an equal parentChildcare benefits for the birthing parent, commissioning parent (in case of surrogacy) or adoptive parent, and their partners- 6 months of paid leave for primary caregivers, flexible work options on return for primary caregivers- 2 months paid leave for secondary caregivers- Caregiver travel for primary caregivers to bring a caregiver and children under a year old, on work travelCoverage for childbirth and fertility treatmentNo place for discrimination at GodrejGender-neutral anti-harassment policySame sex partner benefits at par with married spousesCoverage for gender reassignment surgery and hormone replacement therapyCommunity partnerships and advocacyPersons with Disability (PwD) careWe are selfish about your wellnessComprehensive health insurance plans, as well as accident coverage for you and your family, with top-up optionsElder care for those who might need to extend support to senior family membersPreventative healthcare supportOutpatient Department (OPD) coverage, including vaccinations, dental, vision, etc.Uncapped sick leaveFlexible work options, including remote working and part-time workMental wellness and self-care programmes, resources and counsellingCelebrating wins, the Godrej WayStructured recognition platforms for individual, team and business-level achievementsDigital and offline instant recognition platformsAn inclusive GodrejBefore you go, there is something important we want to highlight. There is no place for discrimination at Godrej. Diversity is the philosophy of who we are as a company. And has been for over a century. It’s not just in our DNA and nice to do. Being more diverse - especially having our team members reflect the diversity of our businesses and communities - helps us innovate better and grow faster. We hope this resonates with you.We take pride in being an equal opportunities employer. We recognize merit and encourage diversity. We do not tolerate any form of discrimination on the basis of nationality, race, colour, religion, caste, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, disability, age, or marital status and ensure equal opportunities for all our team members.If this sounds like a role for you, apply nowWe look forward to meeting you.