Manager- Research and Development- Protein Processor - IMBA

We blend care and creativity to nourish the world

Griffith Foods is global product development partner; we specialize in high-quality food ingredients. We serve global food companies and regional food companies worldwide.

As a family business, we’ve valued people above all else for 100 years. Griffith is renowned for true, collaborative innovation. Our people care. We’re committed to helping our customers create better products - and a better, more sustainable world. Learn more about Griffith Foods on www.griffithfoods.com; www.griffithfoods.com/ime

The purpose of the role:

Research and Development Manager will have 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 company’s target market.

Responsibilities

• • The incumbent should be responsible for Creations and applications of products developed as per opportunity briefs from customer.
  • Should be able to handle cost optimization, raw material rationalization and process optimization for new products and existing products.
  • Drive innovations and work with marketing for new product launches.
  • Localization of global product recipes at target price.
  • Providing inputs to the sales team on processing knowhow & customer queries.
  • Work with customers on processing technical solutions and attend customer’s processing line
  • Application solutions designed based on users infrastructure and capability.
  • Should understand Protein processor’s processing equipment and process.
  • Should understand different Protein substrate bases.
  • Should be able to develop product solutions like Marinade, Batters, Predust, Breader, Flour Based coating solutions for non-veg substrate and veg substrate, Seasonings, and sprinklers.
  • Work on opportunities as per customer briefs.
  • Develop research programs incorporating current developments to improve existing products.
  • Should be creative and innovative to offer new offerings to customers through R&D capabilities.

INFLUENCING & RELATIONSHIPS

Internal 

• Reports to Senior Manager Regional R&D - Seasoning
• Geographic coverage - India 
• Work Location – Bangalore 
• Strong relationship required with other functions (R&D, Culinary, Sales, Marketing, Purchase, Production, Finance)   
•  Frequent contact with commercial and supply team members. 
• Operational knowledge

External 

• Customer R&D connect
• Part of IFT or food technology associations

TALENT MANAGEMENT RESPONSIBILITIES

• Carries out Talent Management and supervisory responsibilities in accordance with Griffith Foods policies.
• Responsibilities include planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance.
• coaching and development planning, motivating, rewarding, and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems; interviewing, hiring, training, and retaining employees.

Requirement

• M Tech/MSc (Food Technology)
• 8-12 years of experience in seasoning, marinades, coatings, functional premixes creation and development.
• Should be able to consume non veg for sensory evaluation of the product.
• Knowledge of Meat Protein industry, seasoning ingredient, Ingredient additives, HORECA, QSR etc. Application knowledge of handling chicken, seafood and processing line will be added advantage.
• Alternate protein handling and knowledge will have added advantages.
• Understanding of B2B.
• Commercial success in Meat/Plant Protein segment will be an added advantage.
• Willingness to travel

Working at Griffith Foods

We are a caring family company where everyone has the opportunity to grow, follow their own personal “Purpose” and find fulfilment in their work. We support each other, demonstrate mutual respect and nourish people’s well-being.

We believe in doing the right thing, especially when it is hard to do and recognize that our success depends on our customers’ success consequently, we work together, leveraging our skills, knowledge and ideas to create exceptional products and solutions.

We value diversity at our company and celebrate our cultural and personal differences, knowing that together, we create a unique source of strength. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, or age.