Position Overview

Caldic is looking for an experienced Application Manager with strong 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 robust 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 pilot-scale application trials to evaluate premix performance in various food systems.
- Develop and optimize applications across all food categories including bakery, confectionery, beverages, cereal products, snacks, sauces, nutrition products, and other processed foods.
- Troubleshoot formulation and application challenges related to stability, colour, flavour, texture, and processing.
- Work closely with customers during product development, scale-up, and commercialization.
- Additionally, hands-on experience in developing functional ingredient blends and validating their performance through food application trials.

Position Requirements & Key Abilities

- B.Sc./B.Tech./M.Sc./M.Tech. in Food Technology, Food Science, Nutrition, Biotechnology, Chemical Engineering, or a related discipline.
- 7–8 years of hands-on experience in Vitamin & Mineral Premix formulation and food application development.
- Proven experience in independently designing commercial Vitamin & Mineral Premixes and selecting suitable raw materials.

Please note that this is a general description of the role and its requirements. The duties and responsibilities within this role may change over the course of employment at the employer's discretion.

📌 Application Development Manager (Food & Nutrition Blends) (Navi Mumbai)
🏢 Caldic B V
📍 Navi Mumbai