Position Overview

Caldic is looking for an experienced Application Manager with robust expertise in designing Vitamin & Mineral Premixes and Functional Blends for the Food & Nutraceutical industry. The role requires a technically sound professional who can independently develop scientifically robust premix formulations and support customers through application development across multiple food categories.

The ideal candidate should possess a deep understanding of micronutrient chemistry, ingredient interactions, food processing, regulatory requirements, and commercial product development while working closely with suppliers, procurement, manufacturing, quality, and commercial teams.

Key Responsibilities

Vitamin & Mineral Premix Development
- Design Vitamin & Mineral premixes from scratch based on customer requirements and product applications.
- Select appropriate vitamin and mineral forms (salts) considering bioavailability, stability, solubility, sensory impact, cost, and regulatory compliance.
- Understand the impact of pH, food matrix, water activity, oxidation,



processing conditions, and packaging on nutrient stability and performance.
- Calculate processing overages and shelf-life losses to ensure nutrient label claims throughout the intended shelf life.
- Recommend suitable ingredient forms for different processing technologies including UHT, pasteurization, retort, baking, extrusion, hot filling, spray drying, and ambient processing.
- Develop cost-effective formulations without compromising quality or performance.
- Identify and evaluate suitable raw materials from global and local suppliers based on functionality, quality, regulatory compliance, availability, and commercial viability.
- Demonstrate strong knowledge of food fortification regulations and recommended nutrient levels across different food categories.
- Ensure formulations comply with applicable food regulations and customer specifications.

Application Development
- Conduct laboratory and p

📌 Application Development Manager (Navi Mumbai)
🏢 Caldic
📍 Navi Mumbai