Manager Research & DevelopmentProtein ProcessorIMBA

Job Description

Griffith Foods is a global manufacturer of food products. We provide a wide range of taste and texture components for food industry customers throughout the world. Our products include seasoning blends, dry mixes, coating systems, dough blends, crumbs, flavors, sauces and food bases that are used in an extensive variety of application from snack foods and processed meat and poultry to ready meals. Our customers include food processors, restaurant operators and grocery retailers. While our name may not be familiar to consumers, our products are key components of foods offered by many of the worlds best-known companies. We blend care and creativity to nourish the world Griffith Foods is global product development partner; we specialize in high-quality food ingredients. We serve global food companies and regional food companies worldwide. As a family business, weve valued people above all else for 100 years. Griffith is renowned for true, collaborative innovation. Our people care. Were committed to helping our customers create better products - and a better, more sustainable world. Learn more about Griffith Foods on www.griffithfoods.com ; www.griffithfoods.com/ime The purpose of the role: Research and Development Manager will have to use creative abilities and research methods to improve existing products based on industry trends and develop new products to meet the needs of the companys target market. Responsibilities The incumbent should be responsible for Creations and applications of products developed as per opportunity briefs from customer. Should be able to handle cost optimization, raw material rationalization and process optimization for new products and existing products. Drive innovations and work with marketing for new product launches. Localization of global product recipes at target price. Providing inputs to the sales team on processing knowhow & customer queries. Work with customers on processing technical solutions and attend customers processing line Application solutions designed based on users infrastructure and capability. Should understand Protein processors processing equipment and process. Should understand different Protein substrate bases. Should be able to develop product solutions like Marinade, Batters, Predust, Breader, Flour Based coating solutions for non-veg substrate and veg substrate, Seasonings, and sprinklers. Work on opportunities as per customer briefs. Develop research programs incorporating current developments to improve existing products. Should be creative and innovative to offer new offerings to customers through R&D capabilities. INFLUENCING & RELATIONSHIPS Internal Reports to Senior Manager Regional R&D - Seasoning Geographic coverage - India Work Location - Bangalore Strong relationship required with other functions (R&D, Culinary, Sales, Marketing, Purchase, Production, Finance) Frequent contact with commercial and supply team members. Operational knowledge External Customer R&D connect Part of IFT or food technology associations Talent Management Responsibilities Carries out Talent Management and supervisory responsibilities in accordance with Griffith Foods policies. Responsibilities include planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance. coaching and development planning, motivating, rewarding, and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems; interviewing, hiring, training, and retaining employees. Requirement M Tech/MSc (Food Technology) 8-12 years of experience in seasoning, marinades, coatings, functional premixes creation and development. Knowledge of Meat Protein industry, seasoning ingredient, Ingredient additives, HORECA, QSR etc. Application knowledge of handling chicken, seafood and processing line will be added advantage. Alternate protein handling and knowledge will have added advantages. Understanding of B2B. Commercial success in Meat/Plant Protein segment will be an added advantage. Willingness to travel Working at Griffith Foods We are a caring family company where everyone has the opportunity to grow, follow their own personal Purpose and find fulfilment in their work. We support each other, demonstrate mutual respect and nourish peoples well-being . We believe in doing the right thing, especially when it is hard to do and recognize that our success depends on our customers success consequently, we work together, leveraging our skills, knowledge and ideas to create exceptional products and solutions. We value diversity at our company and celebrate our cultural and personal differences , knowing that together, we create a unique source of strength. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, or age. EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY Griffith Foods believes that all persons are entitled to equal employment opportunity. Griffith Foods does not discriminate against qualified employees or applicants because of the following actual or perceived characteristics: race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, breastfeeding or related medical condition, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, age, physical or mental disability, genetic characteristic or information, AIDS or HIV status, order of protection status, marital status, military or veteran status, unfavorable discharge from military service, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law. Equal employment opportunity will be extended to all persons in all aspect of the employer-employee relationship, including recruitment, hiring, participation in benefit programs, training, promotion, transfer, discipline, layoff, recall, and termination. In carrying out our commitment to equal employment opportunity, Griffith Foods will make reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees with known disabilities unless doing so would result in an undue hardship, safety, and/or health risk. Applicants and employees requiring reasonable accommodations must notify Human Resources. Apply Now foundit