What are the Key Deliverables in this role?

Financial Outcomes

• Responsible for delivering all technical aspects of the product development brief (including formulation, processing, consumer testing, shelf life, product costs, compliance & safety, etc.) on beverages projects meeting the targets on timeline, cost, and consumer acceptance.

Customer Service

• Managing food safety aspects of the development process and liaising with the compliance team to ensure appropriate regulatory requirements are adhered to.
• Design and Manage manufacturing and stability study protocols for the projects assigned.
• General upkeep of the NPD laboratory, Sensory Room, Storage areas and Pilot plant with assistance, wherever required.

Internal Processes

• Execute the product development plan with focus on prototype development, pilot plant/factory trials and launch support, collaborating with CFT and third parties as required.
• Create ingredient, product and process specifications including the recipe/BoM on the prescribed Specification Management Systems.
• Design and manage sensory testing plan and protocols (using sensory testing tool) for the projects under packaged beverages portfolio.
• Timely & Appropriate inputs for successfully resolving process / product issues at manufacturing locations.
• Maintenance and servicing of NPD lab equipment.
• Management of temporary resources and lab attendants.

Innovation and Learning

• Keep up to date with food & drinks trends, competitor development and consumer and customer expectations.
• Generate new ideas in relation to product/ technology platforms aligned with business priorities.