Food Technologist

13 hours ago

Patancheru Hyderabad Telangana, India Instabites Full time

**Position**: Food Technologist
**Location**: Outskirts of Hyderabad
**Department**: Production & Quality
**Reporting to**: Founder of the Company

**Role Overview**

**Key Responsibilities**

**1. Production**
- Supervise day-to-day production processes to ensure efficiency, cost-effectiveness, and adherence to timelines.
- Monitor critical control points and troubleshoot issues during manufacturing.
- Ensure compliance with GMP (Good Manufacturing Practices), FSSAI, and internal safety standards.
- Collaborate with operations to optimise yields, minimise wastage, and maintain consistent product quality.

**2. New Product Development (NPD)**
- Conceptualise, research, and develop innovative food products aligned with market trends and consumer demand.
- Conduct trials and pilot-scale production to validate product formulations.
- Evaluate new ingredients, suppliers, and technologies for feasibility.
- Prepare prototypes and work closely with design, marketing, and supply chain teams for successful product launches.

**3. Quality Assurance**
- Implement and monitor quality control procedures across raw materials, in-process, and finished goods.
- Conduct sensory evaluations, microbiological testing, and shelf-life studies.
- Lead root cause analysis and corrective actions for quality deviations.
- Maintain compliance with regulatory and customer-specific quality requirements.

**4. Documentation & Compliance**
- Maintain accurate production records, batch sheets, and QA reports.
- Draft and update SOPs (Standard Operating Procedures) and technical manuals.
- Ensure FSSAI, HACCP, ISO, and other certification requirements are adhered to.
- Support internal and external audits with proper documentation and reporting.

**5. Production Planning**
- Prepare production schedules based on sales forecasts, raw material availability, and plant capacity.
- Coordinate with procurement and supply chain to ensure timely availability of ingredients and packaging.
- Monitor inventory levels and optimise stock rotation (FIFO/FEFO).
- Track production KPIs (efficiency, downtime, wastage, OEE) and recommend improvements.

**Qualifications & Skills**
- Bachelor’s/Master’s degree in Food Technology, Food Science, or related field.
- 2-5 years of experience in food production, QA, or NPD (experience in freeze-dried/ready-to-eat foods preferred).
- Strong knowledge of food safety, regulatory standards (FSSAI, HACCP, ISO), and quality management systems.
- Hands-on experience with documentation, audits, and compliance processes.
- Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and organisational skills.
- Ability to work cross-functionally and manage multiple projects simultaneously.

**Key Attributes**
- Detail-oriented with a focus on precision and quality.
- Strong communication and teamwork skills.
- Innovative thinker with practical execution ability.
- High adaptability to a fast-paced production environment.

Pay: ₹360,000.00 - ₹500,000.00 per year

Application Question(s):

- Do you know how to work on Google Sheets?

Work Location: In person

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