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R&D Manager

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WE ARE HIRING: R&D Manager

Location: Dindigul, Tamil Nadu, India Employment Type: Full Time | On-Site Industry: Food Processing / Coconut Processing / Food Ingredients / FMCG Manufacturing

Role Overview

We are seeking an experienced R&D Manager to lead research and product development initiatives within a growing food manufacturing environment. This is a hands-on technical leadership role responsible for driving new product development, customer-specific formulations, process optimization, packaging development, and shelf-life studies. The successful candidate will work closely with production, quality, and commercial teams to develop innovative coconut-based products and support business growth in international markets.

Key Responsibilities

  • Lead the ideation, formulation, and development of new coconut-based products aligned with market trends and customer requirements.
  • Develop product variants including coconut milk, coconut cream, reduced-fat, organic, fortified, and customized ingredient blends.
  • Manage the complete new product development lifecycle from concept to commercialization.
  • Collaborate with sales and marketing teams to identify market opportunities and translate customer requirements into product specifications.
  • Maintain and manage a structured product development pipeline.
  • Develop and customize formulations based on customer requirements including fat content, viscosity, flavor profile, and microbiological specifications.
  • Conduct laboratory and pilot-scale trials and manage product testing and feedback processes.
  • Prepare product specification sheets, technical data sheets (TDS), and safety data sheets (SDS).
  • Support technical discussions with international customers and stakeholders.
  • Evaluate and improve manufacturing processes including extraction, pasteurization, UHT processing, homogenization, and aseptic filling.
  • Identify opportunities to improve yield, reduce waste, and enhance product consistency.
  • Work with production and engineering teams on process scale-up, equipment trials, and new line commissioning activities.
  • Design and execute process trials, analyze results, and implement validated improvements.
  • Develop and maintain SOPs, batch records, and technical documentation.
  • Design and execute real-time and accelerated shelf-life studies.
  • Evaluate product stability under different storage, temperature, and packaging conditions.
  • Monitor microbiological, chemical, and sensory parameters throughout stability studies.
  • Maintain shelf-life study records and ensure timely completion of ongoing projects.
  • Evaluate and develop packaging solutions including aseptic pouches, Tetra Pak, cans, PET bottles, and bulk packaging.
  • Conduct packaging compatibility and migration studies.
  • Collaborate with packaging suppliers to assess new materials and technologies.
  • Support packaging development initiatives for new product launches and manufacturing upgrades.

Candidate Profile

  • B.Tech / B.Sc in Food Technology, Food Science, Dairy Technology, or a related discipline.
  • M.Tech / M.Sc in Food Science, Food Technology, or Dairy Technology will be strongly preferred.
  • 5-7 years of hands-on R&D experience in food processing, product development, formulation, or process improvement.
  • Direct experience with coconut milk, coconut cream, or coconut-based food ingredients is strongly preferred.
  • Experience in UHT processing, aseptic manufacturing, or dairy processing will be an advantage.
  • Proven experience taking products from formulation through to successful commercial scale-up.
  • Experience conducting shelf-life studies and preparing technical documentation for export markets.
  • Strong technical knowledge of food chemistry, microbiology, sensory evaluation, and food processing technologies.
  • Hands-on experience in bench trials, pilot-scale trials, and plant trials.
  • Knowledge of food safety regulations and export market requirements.
  • Strong analytical, problem-solving, and data interpretation skills.
  • Excellent documentation and reporting skills.
  • Ability to collaborate effectively with production, quality, procurement, and commercial teams.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office and data analysis tools.
  • Good communication skills in English.
  • Candidates with coconut industry experience from Sri Lanka or India will be highly preferred.

What We Offer

  • Opportunity to lead and build a growing R&D function.
  • Exposure to innovation across a diverse portfolio of coconut-based food ingredients.
  • Participation in new processing line commissioning and product development projects.
  • Competitive remuneration package based on experience and expertise.
  • Long-term career opportunity within a high-growth organization.

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