Position: Deputy Manager / Senior executive – Recent Product Development (NPD)
Department: Research & Development (R&D;) – Product & Process
Industry: FMCG – Confectionery
Experience: 4 – 6 Years
Location: Greater Noida
Job Summary
We are seeking a passionate and innovative NPD professional to drive the development of current confectionery products from concept to commercialization. The ideal candidate should have hands-on experience in product formulation, Pilot plant handling, process optimization, scale-up, and cross-functional project management within the confectionery or food industry.
Key Responsibilities
Recent product development projects for confectionery products including hard boiled Candy, chewy candy, Toffees, Jellies and related categories.
Develop new formulations and optimize existing products to improve quality, cost, and consumer appeal.
Conduct laboratory trials, pilot-scale trials, and commercial production trials.
Collaborate with Marketing, Procurement, Manufacturing, Quality, Packaging,



and Supply Chain teams to ensure successful product launches.
Evaluate new ingredients, flavors, colors, functional ingredients, and packaging materials.
Ensure compliance with food safety regulations, FSSAI standards, and internal quality requirements.
Prepare product specifications, process documents, SOPs, and technical reports.
Conduct shelf-life studies, sensory evaluations, and stability testing.
Support cost optimization and value engineering initiatives without compromising product quality.
Resolve technical challenges during commercialization and post-launch support.
Stay updated on market trends, emerging technologies, competitor products, and consumer preferences.
Coordinate with ingredient and packaging suppliers for innovation opportunities.

Required Qualifications
Bachelor's or Master's degree in Food Technology, Food Science, Dairy Technology, Biotechnology, Nutrition science or a related field.
4–6 years of experience in New P

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