Griffith Foods is the caring, creative product development partner helping food companies meet the evolving needs of consumers while sustaining the planet. As a family business founded in 1919 and headquartered in Alsip, Illinois USA, Griffith Foods is known for true, collaborative innovation guided by their Purpose of “We Blend Care and Creativity to Nourish the World”. The company’s product capabilities range from seasonings and marinades to coating systems and sauces that are better for people and better for the planet. For more information, visit www.griffithfoods.com.
Key Roles & 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.
- Maintain accurate technical documentation including formulations, specifications, trial reports, and process records.
- Drive innovations and work with marketing for recent product launches.
- Troubleshoot technical and processing challenges during development and production stages.
- 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
Functional Knowledge:
- Should have knowledge of trends and developments in the market, and end use of sauces and dressings
- 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.
Business Expertise:
- Knowledge of sauces and dressings Ingredient additives, HORECA, QSR etc.
- Understanding of B2C model, will be added advantages.
- Awareness of current market trends, consumer preferences, and emerging developments in the sauces and dressings category, along with