Food Technologist

About MiHeSoMiHeSo is theOG Overnight Oatsbrand of India , trusted by over 1 lakh+ customers for its science-backed, delicious, and convenient breakfasts. We’re on a mission to make healthy eating effortless and exciting — one bowl of oats at a time.Role OverviewMiHeSo is a fast-growing premium D2C health food brand building scientifically backed, clean-label breakfast solutions. We currently manufacture through third-party facilities and are looking for a dedicatedFood Technologist & QC Leadwho can independently own production quality, SOP standardization, food safety, and manufacturing excellence.This role is critical to ensuringconsistent product quality, scale readiness, documentation for regulatory complianceas MiHeSo expands across marketplaces and modern retail.You will be thetechnical ownerof MiHeSo’s manufacturing—from raw materials to finished goods.Key Responsibilities1. Quality Control & Food SafetyEstablish, implement, and maintainQC protocolsfor raw materials, in-process checks, and finished goods.Conductsensory evaluation , moisture analysis, microbial checks (where applicable) and hygiene audits.Ensure every batch meets MiHeSo’s standards fortaste, texture, nutrition, and safety .Overseeline clearance , hygiene practices, sanitization, and GMP at the 3P manufacturing facility.2. SOP Development & Process ManagementCreate detailedSOPsfor production, packaging, raw material handling, storage, and dispatch.DefineCritical Control Points (CCPs)and monitor adherence at manufacturing.Maintain complete documentation for traceability, batch coding, COAs, and QC logs.3. Third-Party Manufacturing OversightCoordinate with 3P manufacturers for production planning, batch monitoring, and troubleshooting.Conduct periodicvendor auditsand ensure adherence to MiHeSo’s standards.Assist in scaling production capacity with consistent quality.4. Regulatory & ComplianceManage allFSSAI documentation , label compliance, nutritional claims verification, and audit readiness.Ensure packaging materials meet food safety standards.Maintain shelf-life study documentation and stability testing processes.5. Incremental New Product Development (NPD)Work onminor product improvements(texture, flavour stability, shelf life).Assist founders with formulation tweaks, ingredient sourcing and pilot trials.Coordinate small-batch R&D trials at manufacturing units.6. Continuous ImprovementReduce wastage, improve process efficiencies and optimize batch reproducibility.Implement corrective action plans through root cause analysis.Qualifications & SkillsEducationB.Tech / M.Tech in Food Technology, Food Science, Food Engineering , or related disciplines.Bonus: Certification inHACCP / FSSC 22000 / ISO 22000 .ExperienceMinimum 2–4 yearsin QC/QA/Process roles in food manufacturing.Experience inRTE foods, breakfast cereals/granolas, dairy-alternative products, nutraceuticals, or dry mixesis strongly preferred.Strong familiarity withthird-party manufacturing environments .Technical SkillsDeep knowledge offood safety, microbiology basics, GMP, HACCP, CCPs .Experience indocumentation, COAs, SOP drafting, batch audits .Ability to conduct or coordinate basic lab testing.Understanding of shelf-life studies and stability protocols.Soft SkillsStrong communication and clarity in explaining technical decisions.Ability to lead and command respect at manufacturing units.Extremely process-oriented and detail-focused.Proactive problem-solving mindset and ownership mentality.Why Join MiHeSo?Be thetechnical backboneof a rapidly scaling, science-backed Indian health food brand.Work directly with founders (including a PhD scientist) onhigh-impact product innovation .Play a key role in taking MiHeSo from D2C tonational FMCG scale .Ownership-driven culture, fast growth, and long-term opportunities.