R&D Manager - Telangana State

FoodBuddies

  • Hyderabad, Telangana
  • Rs. 10,00,000 per year
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 2 months ago
Job DescriptionR&D Manager Breakfast Cereals & Snacks- External- Telangana StateThis 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?
  • B.Tech / M.Tech 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 ResponsibilitiesProduct 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.

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