Reliance Industries (RIL)

<strong>Company Name<br><br></strong>Reliance Industries (RIL)<br><br><strong>Job Title<br><br></strong>New product Development Manager – Frozen Food<br><br>Job Location:<br><br>Bengaluru<br><br><strong>Description<br><br></strong>Job description<br><br><strong>Role & Responsibilities<br><br></strong>New Product Development (NPD):<br><br>Drive the development of innovative, consumer-centric products from concept to market launch.<br><br>Translate market and consumer insights into product concepts and development strategies.<br><br>Collaborate with Procurement, Quality Assurance, and Manufacturing to deliver commercially viable solutions.<br><br><strong>Lab Prototype Development<br><br></strong>Formulate and develop lab-scale prototypes that meet sensory, cost, and functional requirements.<br><br>Lead sensory evaluations and iterative refinements based on feedback and performance.<br><br>Maintain accurate formulation records, sample logs, and trial documentation.<br><br><strong>Scale-Up Trials & Commercialization<br><br></strong>Lead pilot plant and commercial scale-up trials, ensuring technical feasibility and product consistency.<br><br>Work closely with production teams to validate and standardize processes.<br><br>Troubleshoot formulation and processing issues during trials and early production runs.<br><br><strong>Other Responsibilities<br><br></strong>Regulatory Compliance:<br><br>Ensure all formulations meet applicable food laws, labelling requirements, and company quality standards.<br><br><strong>Ingredient & Supplier Management<br><br></strong>Identify and qualify new ingredients, technologies, and suppliers in collaboration with the sourcing team.<br><br><strong>Technical Documentation<br><br></strong>Prepare detailed documentation including product specifications, BOMs, process flow diagrams, and SOPs.<br><br><strong>Shelf-Life & Stability Testing<br><br></strong>Conduct shelf-life studies and interpret data to ensure product stability and safety.<br><br><strong>Cost Optimization<br><br></strong>Continuously optimize recipes for cost efficiency without compromising quality or shelf-life.<br><br><strong>Mentoring & Guidance<br><br></strong>Mentor junior technologists and provide technical training to production and quality teams.<br><br><strong>Skills & Competencies<br><br></strong>Deep knowledge of frozen snacks and frozen foods manufacturing process and IQF technology.<br><br>Excellent formulation and problem-solving abilities.<br><br>Effective communication and cross-functional collaboration.<br><br>Passion for food innovation and culinary trends.<br><br>Education: Bachelor of Science (BS) in Any Specialization, Bachelor of Science (B.Sc) in Food Technology<br><br>Apply here https://www.naukri.com/job-listings-new-product-development-manager-frozen-food-reliance-industries-ril-bengaluru-8-to-13-years-130226030258?src=sharedjd&utmCampaign=pwajd&utmSource=share

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