The DS Group (Dharampal Satyapal Group) is a Multi-Business Corporation and one of the leading Fast Moving Consumer Goods (FMCG) conglomerate with strong Indian and International presence. Founded in the year 1929, it is an inspiring and successful business story that blends a remarkable history and legacy with visionary growth and innovation. The Group continues to build successful brands across many categories and its undeterred pursuit for ‘Quality & Innovation’ has given impetus to consumer loyalty and satisfaction. The Group’s portfolio is extensive and diverse with presence in Mouth Freshener, Food and Beverage, Confectionery, Hospitality, Agri, Luxury Retail, Tobacco businesses and also other investments. Rajnigandha, Catch, Pulse, FRU, Maze, Ksheer, Pass Pass, BABA, Tulsi, L’Opera, Le Marche, Birthright, The Manu Maharani and Namah are some of the leading brands, the Group proudly shelters today. Guided by a clear set of values and built on a strong foundation of collective good, Corporate Social Responsibility is an integral part of the Group’s business objectives. The Group works on projects across the country to achieve this objective with a focus on critical areas such as Water, Livelihood and Education. These projects have a transformational impact on communities. Active participation from stakeholders is taken while creating awareness and during implementation to ensure long term sustainability of the projects. Future-focused, the Group has been steadily expanding its ‘green’ initiatives, including Energy and Water Conservation, to reflect its response to what the world needs and its own role as a committed corporate citizen.
We are Hiring! (DS Foods Ltd -Confectionery)
Manager / Senior Manager – New Product Development
Working location: Noida/ Greater Noida
Key Skills/ Qualifications:
1. MSc Food Science/Food Technology/ Chemistry.
2. 10+ years of relevant product development experience in the food industry.
Job description:
Responsible for product development within the assigned priorities & is expected to identify and manage the technical risks. Must understand the properties & interactions between the ingredients, technological functions of additives for delivering innovative products. Should be able to develop NPD roadmap aligned with market trends & consumer preferences. Applies initiative and creativity in assignments. Should be able to provide technical direction to team members to achieve project objectives. Would need to interact with cross-functional teams to plan and execute product and process development projects from concept to commercialization in accordance with the given requirements.
Key Responsibilities:
1. Develop and/or duplicate products from concept to commercialization, as per assigned project brief and ensures that these products are suitable for manufacture and are stable throughout shelf life. Must have a deep understanding of interactions between ingredients, recipes and processes.
2. Understand consumer feedback & preferences & create products that resonate with the target audience
3. Supervises manufacturing/scale up trials during new product commercialization, including defining process controls, performing line validation & transferring technology engaging key stakeholders along the way.
4. Is expected to interact with suppliers/vendors and to liaise with cross functional partners in vendor approval programs and material selection, review and approval.
5. Provides technical and troubleshooting support to both internal and external stakeholders as required. Reviews team’s work and makes recommendations.
6. Protect & manage intellectual property related to product formulations
7. Identify opportunities to reduce product cost without compromising quality
8. Effectively collaborate with relevant intra and cross functional team members including Sales, Marketing, Procurement, QA, Regulatory, Finance and Operations, Packaging etc.
9. Ensure projects are completed within timelines & budgets preferably using PM solutions (software)
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