Sleepy Owl Coffee is a leading FMCG company specializing in manufacturing and retailing premium coffee products. Our diverse product portfolio includes Dip Coffee Bags, Cold Brew Coffee, Ready to Drink Cold Brew, Ready to Drink Cold Coffee, Ground Coffee, Whole Beans, and Coffee Premixes.
🚨 We’re Hiring! NPD & R&D Executive at Sleepy Owl Coffee ☕
Are you passionate about coffee innovation and have experience in FMCG product development? This is your chance to join Sleepy Owl Coffee and help create the next big thing in coffee!
- Company: Sleepy Owl Coffee
- Position: NPD and R&D Executive
- Experience: 2-3 years
- Location: New Delhi
- Employment Type: Full-time
What you’ll do:
- Drive end-to-end new product development from concept to launch
- Innovate coffee formulations across categories – from cold brew to premixes
- Conduct market research and trend analysis to identify new opportunities
- Work on lab trials, pilot runs, and scaling up to production
- Collaborate across teams – production, marketing, quality & packaging
- Manage vendor relationships, ingredient sourcing, and compliance
What we’re looking for:
Education: B.Tech in Food Technology / Food Science / Chemistry (HACCP/ISO 22000 preferred)
Experience: 2–3 years in NPD/R&D in FMCG (coffee/beverage experience!)
Skills:
- Strong knowledge of food chemistry, sensory evaluation, and processing techniques
- Hands-on experience in formulation & testing
- Familiarity with regulatory requirements
- Proficiency in Excel, PowerPoint, and statistical tools
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead end-to-end new product development from concept to market launch
- Develop innovative coffee formulations and recipes for various product categories
- Conduct comprehensive market research and trend analysis to identify opportunities
- Create detailed product specifications and technical documentation
- Manage product development timelines and coordinate cross-functional activities Technical Operations
- Design and execute lab-scale and pilot plant trials for new product validation
- Collaborate with production teams to scale up formulations from lab to commercial production
- Conduct sensory evaluations and consumer testing to optimize product profiles
- Troubleshoot formulation issues and provide technical solutions
- Ensure products meet quality standards and regulatory requirements Vendor & Supplier Management
- Build and maintain relationships with flavor houses and ingredient suppliers
- Source high-quality raw materials and specialty ingredients
- Evaluate and onboard third-party manufacturing vendors
- Conduct supplier audits and capability assessments
- Negotiate pricing and terms for new ingredients and materials Cross-functional Collaboration
- Work closely with production teams to ensure smooth product launches
- Collaborate with packaging teams on product presentation and shelf-life optimization
- Support marketing teams with technical product information and claims validation
- Coordinate with quality assurance teams to establish testing protocols
- Provide technical support to sales teams for customer queries Documentation & Compliance
- Maintain detailed records of all experiments, trials, and formulations
- Prepare technical reports and presentations for management review
- Ensure compliance with food safety regulations and industry standards
- Create standard operating procedures for new processes
Required Qualifications:
Education
- Bachelor’s degree in Food Technology, Food Science, Chemistry, or related field
- Additional certifications in food safety (HACCP, ISO 22000) preferred Experience
- 2-3 years of experience in product development within FMCG food/beverage industry
- Prior experience in quality assurance or quality control roles
- Experience with coffee or beverage product development is highly preferred
- Hands-on experience with lab-scale formulation and testing
Technical Skills
- Strong understanding of food chemistry and ingredient functionality
- Experience with sensory evaluation and consumer testing methodologies
- Knowledge of food processing techniques and equipment
- Familiarity with regulatory requirements for food products
- Proficiency in statistical analysis and data interpretation
Software Proficiency
- Advanced Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint skills
- Experience with statistical software (Minitab, R, or similar)
- Knowledge of project management tools
- Familiarity with ERP systems preferred
Industry Knowledge
- Deep understanding of coffee processing, roasting, and brewing techniques
- Knowledge of specialty coffee market trends and consumer preferences
- Experience with cold brew and ready-to-drink beverage development
- Understanding of coffee supply chain and sourcing practices
Personal Attributes
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- Excellent project management and organizational abilities
- Outstanding communication and presentation skills
- Ability to work independently and manage multiple projects simultaneously
- Creative thinking and innovation mindset
- Attention to detail and quality-focused approach
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