Job Description
We are seeking a highly experienced and visionary qualified to lead our Research & Development and Quality Assurance (R&D;/QA) efforts in the food manufacturing sector. This role is responsible for developing and implementing high-impact strategies for product and process innovation, quality control, regulatory compliance, and technical support across all manufacturing units. The candidate will play a key role at the policy-making level , ensuring alignment of food safety, quality, and innovation with business objectives.
Key Responsibilities
1. Product & Process Development
- Lead new product development (NPD) initiatives from concept to commercialization.
- Drive process optimization and product upgradation based on market trends, cost-effectiveness, and customer feedback.
- Conduct sensory and flavor profiling, compatibility studies, and shelf life evaluation.

2. Quality Assurance & Control
- Develop, implement, and update quality control (QC)



and quality assurance (QA) systems, SOPs, and specifications across all plants.
- Oversee audits (internal and external), ensure regulatory and food safety compliance (FSSAI, ISO, HACCP, BRC, etc.).
- Investigate and resolve product non-conformance issues and customer complaints.

3. Strategic Leadership
- Contribute to policy formulation on food safety, quality, and R&D; standards.
- Collaborate with senior leadership on long-term innovation roadmaps and quality frameworks.
- Represent the company in technical forums, industry bodies, and standard-setting committees.

4. Supplier & Plant Development
- Evaluate and develop raw material suppliers, ensure adherence to quality benchmarks.
- Participate in factory layout planning, process scale-up, and technology

📌 Product Development Executive (Bengaluru)
🏢 ITC
📍 Bengaluru