Manager- Research Development - IMBA - RD Administration

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 bestknown companies.

The purpose of the role:

The purpose of this role is 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

1. The incumbent should be responsible for Creations and applications of products developed as per opportunity briefs from customer.
2. Should be able to handle cost optimization raw material rationalization and process optimization for new products and existing products.
3. Drive innovations and work with marketing for new product launches.
4. Localization of global product recipes at target price.
5. Providing inputs to the sales team on processing knowhow & customer queries.
6. Work with customers on processing technical solutions
7. Application solutions designed based on users infrastructure and capability.
8. Should have understanding of Snack/QSR/OFS processors processing equipment and process.
9. Should have an understanding of different Snack/QSR/OFS substrate bases

MARKET ORIENTATION

1. Knowledge of snack industry seasoning ingredient Ingredient additives HORECA QSR etc.
2. Understanding of B2C model will be added advantages.
3. Should have knowledge of trends and developments in the market and end use of seasonings.
4. Should have Sound knowledge of manufacturing process machinery and equipment.
5. Should have sound knowledge of local regulations related to the category.

INFLUENCING & RELATIONSHIPS

1. Directly or indirectly maintains and pursues relationships collaborates closely with senior level leadership.
2. Champions our R&D effectiveness framework and drives teamwork culture and alignment of goals.

TALENT MANAGEMENT RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Carries out Talent Management and supervisory responsibilities in accordance with Griffith Foods policies.
2. Responsibilities include planning assigning and directing work; appraising performance.
3. Coaching and development planning motivating rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems; interviewing hiring training and retaining employees.
4. Responsible for Creations and applications of products developed as per opportunity briefs from customer.
5. To handle cost optimization raw material rationalization and process optimization for new products and existing products

PROBLEM SOLVING AND DECISION MAKING:

• Manages and/or oversees assigned research projects and programs related to cost reduction process improvements line extensions new product/process development and commercialization.
• Utilize project and process management best practices to deliver project results within target metrics implementing a continuous improvement approach.

Working Relationships:

Internal

Reports to Senior Manager Regional R&D Seasonings

Geographic coverage India

Work Location Bangalore

Strong relationship required with other functions (R&D Culinary Sales)

Frequent contact with Global Marketing Team

Frequent contact with commercial and supply team members.

External

Top to top relationships with vendors customers

Represents company at industry events as appropriate.

Requirement

• M Tech/MSc (Food Technology)
• 1012 years of experience.
• Should have knowledge of trends and developments in the market and end use of seasonings.
• Should have Sound knowledge of manufacturing process machinery and equipment.
• Should have sound knowledge of FSSAI regulations related to the category.
• Should be team player and willing to work with different functions.

Competency List

Creating New & Different: Strategic Mindset

Understanding the Business: Customer Focus

Understanding the Business: Financial Acumen

Focusing on Performance: Drives Results; Ensures Accountability

Influencing People: Drives Engagement

Being Flexible and Adaptable: Situational Adaptability

Managing : Plans and Aligns

Optimizing Diverse Talent: Builds Effective Teams

Being Authentic: Courage