Today TGBL, renamed to Tata Consumer Products, is home to well-loved brands – Tata Tea, Tetley, Tata Salt, Eight O’Clock Coffee, Himalayan Water and emerging brands like Tata Sampann, Tata Soulfull, Tata Gluco Plus and Tata Water Plus.
Our offerings are rooted in the core Tata values of responsibility and welfare of the community. Our brands are present in over 40 countries with a diverse workforce spread across the world.
As Tata Consumer, we aim to deliver high-quality, sustainable, and innovative products, that will delight consumers and create lasting value for all our stakeholders.
Manager – RTD, R&D
- Date: 3 Apr 2026
- Location: Bangalore, KA, IN, 560024
- Company: Tata Consumer Products Limited
- Function: R&D RTD
Job Description:
What are the Key Deliverables in this role?
Financial Outcomes
- Lead the NPD strategy and product pipeline for the RTD business under the supervision of the vertical lead to drive overall category revenue.
- Lead cost innovation and cost‑improvement initiatives for the category to achieve targeted savings and margin improvement.
Customer Service
- Lead product and process development for RTD in line with approved product briefs from business teams.
- Deliver the technical aspects of process‑ and technology‑led initiatives for RTD and related projects, ensuring alignment to timelines, costs, business expectations, and consumer acceptance.
- Lead cross‑functional discussions to enable effective execution of project workstreams.
- Develop and adapt new vendors, technologies, materials, and processes as part of development initiatives.
Internal Processes
- Dive and execute new product development projects across RTD categories including hydration, tea, coffee, dairy, jelly, and emerging value‑added categories.
- Lead discussions on RTD new product strategy to support incremental revenue through product and process innovation, efficiencies, and simplifications.
- Lead commercialization projects in collaboration with Marketing, Operations, Quality, and third‑party partners.
- Lead R&D processes and systems, including Specification Management (PLM) and Sensory Management tools.
- Own product and process specifications, including technology transfer documents and manufacturing protocols, using prescribed templates and systems.
- Ensure adherence to internal processes and procedures, including complete technical documentation such as RM/FG specifications, trial protocols, and reports.
Innovation and Learning
- Keep up to date with Food & Beverage trends, technology landscape, competitor development and consumer and customer expectations
- Generate new ideas in relation to process/ technology platforms aligned with business priorities
- General upkeep of the NPD laboratory, Storage areas and Pilot plant with assistance, wherever required
- Management of temporary resources and lab attendants, wherever required
What are the Critical success factors for the Role?
- Master’s in food science and technology / food engineering from a reputed institute.
- 10- 12 years of professional experience in Foods R&D in Top FMCG organizations.
- Experience in development & processing of liquid beverages category is highly desirable.
What are the Desirable success factors for the Role?
- Customer‑first mindset with an outcomes‑driven approach
- Strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and ability to multitask in a fast‑paced environment
- Ability to manage and positively influence internal stakeholders
- Effective communication and presentation skills
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