Western India Cashew Company

Company Name

Western India Cashew Company

Job Title

Executive – R&D

Job Location:

Karunagapally, Kerala

Description

Qualifications – Master’s degree in Food Technology.

• A background of at least 3– 6 years in a similar role in food industry

• Proven experience in R&D roles within the FMCG industry, with a focus on product development and innovation.

• Strong knowledge of food chemistry, ingredient functionality, and food processing technologies.

• Excellent project management skills, with the ability to prioritize tasks, meet deadlines, and manage multiple projects simultaneously.

• Analytical mindset with the ability to interpret data, identify trends, and make data-driven decisions.

• Effective communication skills, with the ability to convey complex technical information to non-technical stakeholders.

• Team player with a collaborative approach to problem-solving

• Detail-oriented with a commitment to quality and continuous improvement.

• Flexibility to adapt to changing priorities and business needs.

Designation – Executive – R&D

Experience – 3-6 years

Salary – Negotiable

No. of vacancy – 1

Job Description

• To be aware of commercialization, ensuring timely delivery and adherence to quality standards.

• Conduct research to identify market trends, consumer preferences, and competitor offerings to inform product development strategies. Ensure that R&D activities comply with regulatory requirements and industry

• Monitor and analyze product quality data to identify areas for improvement.

• Maintain detailed records of experiments, formulations, and results.

• Prepare regular reports summarizing R&D activities, achievements, and future plans.

• Conducting internal audits, keeping checklists, SOP development and large-scale production analysis.

• Establish and maintain quality control procedures for raw materials, in process, and finished products.

• Work with production teams to implement corrective actions based on quality feedback, Market research, product launch

• Utilize scientific principles and methodologies to formulate new product recipes and formulations that meet consumer needs and regulatory requirements.

• Conduct product testing and evaluation to assess performance, stability, and sensory attributes.

• Optimize existing product formulations and processes to enhance quality, efficiency, and cost-effectiveness.

• Stay current on industry developments, emerging technologies, and regulatory changes to inform R&D strategies and ensure compliance.

• Support the scale-up and transfer of new products to manufacturing, providing technical expertise and troubleshooting as needed.

• Maintain accurate documentation of R&D activities, including formulation records, lab reports, and project timelines.

• Be a part to Foster a culture of innovation, creativity, and continuous improvement within the R&D team.

Reporting Requirements

• This position reports to GM – Quality & Food Safety.

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