Manager- Research & Development - IMBA - R&D 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 world’s best-known 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 company’s 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 processor’s 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)
• 10-12 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 Execution: Plans and Aligns

•           Optimizing Diverse Talent: Builds Effective Teams

•           Being Authentic: Courage