R&D Manager - Telangana State
R&D Manager - Telangana State
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R&D Manager Breakfast Cereals & Snacks- External- Telangana State
This Position will operate at client place in Hyderabad Factory.
Are you a food innovation enthusiast who thrives on developing breakfast cereals and snack products that win hearts and taste buds Do you have what it takes to transform concepts into shelf-ready products with scale quality and speed
We are looking for an R&D Manager Breakfast Cereals & Snacks to take the lead in developing lovable market-ready food products. If you are technically sound process-oriented and passionate about food innovationthis is your opportunity to make a tangible difference!
Who are we looking for
- / in Food Technology / Food Science / Food Process Engineering.
- 810 years of relevant experience including 35 years in leading or independently managing R&D for cereals and snacks.
- Hands-on experience in developing breakfast cereals (extruded puffed granola flakes) and various snack formats (baked fried extruded healthy snacks).
- Strong understanding of food ingredients process technologies and functional nutrition trends.
- Creative consumer-centric and driven by innovation with a solution-oriented mindset.
- Salary Range between 7 LPA to 10LPA
Key Responsibilities
Product Innovation & Development
- Lead new product development in breakfast cereals and snack categories.
- Build prototypes formulations and recipes aligned with consumer trends and business goals.
- Conduct trials at lab pilot and plant scale with proper documentation.
- Balance innovation cost optimization and clean-label expectations.
Process & Technical Expertise
- Work closely with the manufacturing team for process design equipment compatibility and scalability.
- Identify and implement process improvements for texture shelf-life and efficiency.
- Ensure technical documentation: product specs trials process parameters shelf-life data and costing.
Compliance & Quality
- Ensure all products meet relevant regulatory labeling and nutritional requirements (FSSAI etc.).
- Collaborate with Quality Assurance for food safety hygiene and product integrity.
Collaboration & Stakeholder Engagement
- Liaise with Marketing Sales and Branding for successful product positioning and launch.
- Collaborate with vendors ingredient suppliers and external manufacturers for pilot trials and innovations.
- Contribute to customer presentations and technical documentation as needed.
Market Research & Trend Tracking
- Stay abreast of global trends in breakfast and snacking categories.
- Benchmark against competitor products and identify whitespace opportunities.
- Bring fresh thinking to the table with innovative ingredients and health-forward ideas.
Why Join Us
- Lead impactful R&D projects in the fast-growing cereal & snacking segments.
- Be part of a cross-functional and innovation-driven environment.
- Translate ideas into real consumer-loved products.
- Work with passionate teams and food entrepreneurs to co-create success stories.
Required Experience:
Manager
Employment Type
Full-Time
