Research And Development Manager

Company DescriptionPrayagh Consumer Care is a leading FMCG brand in India with 25 years of experience, combining tradition with innovation to deliver high-quality confectionery and food products. Renowned for its iconic toffees and candies, Prayagh effectively blends time-tested recipes and modern techniques to cater to diverse taste preferences across the country. With a strong presence in urban and rural markets, supported by a robust General Trade network and dedicated sales force, the company is committed to understanding regional needs. As a family-driven organization, Prayagh upholds values of integrity, quality, and community care in every aspect of its operations. As it marks its 25th anniversary, the company remains dedicated to growth, customer connection, and creating opportunities for future generations.Position Title: R&D Manager – Bakery (Cakes/Cookies)Department: Research & DevelopmentLocation: Prayagh Consumer care Pvt Ltd, unit-3 , Chattanpally – ShadnagarRole Purpose:To lead the research, development, and innovation of bakery products (with a focus oncakes)by formulating new recipes, improving existing products, ensuring cost efficiency,and supporting scale-up for commercial production while maintaining the highestquality and food safety standards.Key Responsibilities:1. Product Development & Innovation➢ Develop new cake recipes, textures, and flavors in line with consumer trends➢ and business strategy.➢ Innovate with new ingredients, technologies, and baking processes.➢ Conduct trials to optimize formulations for quality, shelf life, and cost efficiency.2. Process & Scale-Up➢ Translate lab-scale recipes into commercial-scale production.➢ Work closely with production teams to ensure smooth plant trials and scale-➢ up.➢ Optimize baking parameters, mixing, proofing, and packaging processes for➢ consistency.3. Quality & Compliance➢ Ensure all R&D activities comply with FSSAI and international food safetystandards.➢ Validate sensory attributes, texture, shelf stability, and microbiological safety ofnew products.➢ Maintain thorough documentation of trials, formulations, and processparameters.4. Collaboration & Leadership➢ Work with cross-functional teams (Production, QA, Marketing, Procurement, andSales) for successful product launches.➢ Guide and mentor bakery chefs, R&D executives, and helpers under the bakeryR&D team.➢ Liaise with suppliers to evaluate and approve new ingredients and technologies.5. Cost Management➢ Develop cost-effective formulations without compromising quality.➢ Support sourcing of alternative raw materials for cost optimization.➢ 6. Market & Consumer Insight➢ Track bakery trends, consumer preferences, and competitor products.➢ Convert insights into innovative cake/Cookies products for marketdifferentiation.Qualifications & Experience:➢ Bachelor’s/Master’s degree in Food Technology, Bakery Science, or related➢ discipline.➢ 8–12 years of experience in Bakery R&D (with strong focus on cakes)/ Cookies)➢ Proven track record of successful product launches in the bakery industry.➢ Strong knowledge of ingredients (flour types, fats, emulsifiers, leavening agents,flavors, etc.).➢ Hands-on expertise in baking equipment and industrial cake manufacturingprocesses.Skills & Competencies:➢ Excellent knowledge of bakery science, formulations, and process technology.➢ Strong sensory evaluation and product benchmarking skills.➢ Leadership and team management abilities.➢ Creativity with a commercial mindset.➢ Strong problem-solving and project management skills.➢ Effective communication and cross-functional collaboration.