BASALT AYURVEDA

JOB DESCRIPTION R&D; AND MANUFACTURING EXECUTIVE – PERSONAL CARE

Department: Research & Development (R&D;) / Production
Designation: R&D; and Manufacturing Executive – Personal Care
Location: Morbi, Gujarat
Employment Type: Full-Time
Reporting To: Management / Production Manager
Experience: 2–5 Years Preferred

1. ABOUT BASALT AYURVEDA

Basalt Ayurveda operates in the personal-care and hospitality amenities segment, focusing on products designed for hotels, resorts, and other hospitality establishments.

Our product range includes shampoos, conditioners, shower gels, moisturizers, hand wash, and other personal-care products.

We are looking for a technically competent and detail-oriented qualified who can manage product formulation, research and development, manufacturing operations, and quality control to ensure consistent product quality and support the development of new products.

2. JOB OBJECTIVE

To develop, improve, test, and manufacture personal-care products while ensuring formulation accuracy, product stability, manufacturing consistency, quality standards, cost efficiency, and compliance with applicable regulatory requirements.

The candidate will be responsible for coordinating the complete product development process, from ingredient selection and laboratory trials to production-scale manufacturing and final quality checks.

3. KEY ROLES & RESPONSIBILITIESA. Research & Development (R&D;)

- Develop new formulations for personal-care products, including:
- Shampoo
- Conditioner
- Shower gel and body wash
- Hand wash
- Moisturizer and body lotion
- Liquid soap
- Other personal-care and hospitality amenity products.
- Research new ingredients, raw materials, fragrances, preservatives, surfactants, and functional additives.
- Identify suitable ingredients based on product performance, cost, availability, safety, and intended use.
- Conduct laboratory trials and optimise formulations to achieve the desired product characteristics.
- Improve existing formulations based on quality feedback, customer requirements, and cost targets.
- Develop products with suitable viscosity, pH, fragrance, colour, texture, appearance, and cleansing performance.
- Evaluate alternative raw materials to improve product quality and cost efficiency.
- Coordinate with suppliers to obtain technical data sheets, safety data sheets, specifications, and samples.
- Maintain proper documentation of formulations, trials, test results, and product development activities.

B. Product Formulation & Testing

- Prepare laboratory-scale batches and evaluate product performance.
- Conduct or coordinate pH, viscosity, appearance, fragrance, colour, and other relevant product tests.
- Establish appropriate product specifications and acceptance criteria.
- Conduct stability testing under defined conditions to assess changes in product appearance, odour, pH, viscosity, and other relevant characteristics.
- Evaluate packaging compatibility to identify potential leakage, interaction, or product deterioration.
- Conduct performance comparisons against approved benchmarks and competitor products where relevant.
- Identify formulation issues and recommend corrective actions.
- Ensure that formulations are reviewed for ingredient compatibility and product safety before approval.
- Maintain records of approved formulations and ensure controlled updates whenever changes are made.

C. Manufacturing & Production Operations

- Plan and supervise manufacturing activities for personal-care products according to approved production schedules.
- Prepare batch manufacturing instructions and ensure that production follows approved formulations.
- Calculate raw material quantities according to the approved batch size.
- Monitor ingredient weighing, mixing sequences, processing temperatures, mixing times, and other relevant manufacturing parameters.
- Ensure that production personnel follow approved operating procedures.
- Monitor batch consistency and investigate deviations from approved specifications.
- Coordinate with the production and packaging teams to ensure smooth manufacturing operations.
- Ensure proper cleaning and sanitation of manufacturing equipment, vessels, and work areas.
- Maintain batch manufacturing records, production logs, and material consumption records.
- Identify production bottlenecks and recommend process improvements.
- Support scale-up activities when transferring formulations from laboratory trials to commercial production batches.

D. Quality Control & Quality Assurance

- Inspect incoming raw materials and packaging materials against approved specifications.
- Coordinate raw material sampling, testing,



and approval before use.
- Monitor in-process quality parameters during manufacturing.
- Ensure that finished products meet approved specifications before release.
- Identify and report non-conforming products, manufacturing deviations, and quality complaints.
- Investigate the possible root causes of product defects and recommend corrective and preventive actions.
- Maintain traceability of raw materials, manufacturing batches, and finished products.
- Ensure appropriate retention samples and batch records are maintained.
- Coordinate with internal or external laboratories for specialised testing when required.
- Support internal inspections, quality audits, and regulatory documentation activities.

E. Raw Material & Inventory Management

- Maintain records of raw materials, ingredients, fragrances, preservatives, and other manufacturing inputs.
- Coordinate with the purchase team for raw material procurement based on production requirements.
- Monitor raw material consumption and identify unusual variations.
- Maintain minimum stock levels for critical ingredients and report replenishment requirements.
- Evaluate alternative suppliers and raw materials in coordination with management.
- Ensure appropriate storage, labelling, handling, and segregation of raw materials.
- Monitor expiry dates, retest dates, and storage conditions as applicable.
- Support inventory reconciliation and reduce avoidable material wastage.

F. Cost Optimisation & Product Improvement

- Calculate formulation costs based on raw material consumption and supplier pricing.
- Analyse the cost of manufacturing each product and identify opportunities for savings.
- Recommend cost-effective ingredients without compromising product quality, safety, or performance.
- Reduce batch rejection, rework, material wastage, and production losses.
- Improve manufacturing processes to increase productivity and batch consistency.
- Assist management in establishing product cost sheets and standard raw material consumption.
- Support the development of products that meet defined customer specifications and commercial targets.

G. Documentation & Regulatory Compliance

- Maintain approved master formulations and batch manufacturing records.
- Prepare and update standard operating procedures (SOPs) and work instructions.
- Maintain product specifications, raw material specifications, testing records, and stability reports.
- Maintain Safety Data Sheets (SDS), technical data sheets, and relevant supplier documentation.
- Ensure traceability of formulation revisions and manufacturing changes.
- Coordinate with management and relevant consultants to meet applicable cosmetic manufacturing and product labelling requirements.
- Support compliance with applicable Indian cosmetic regulations, including relevant provisions of the Cosmetics Rules, 2020, and other applicable requirements.
- Ensure that product claims, ingredient information, and labelling are appropriately reviewed before commercial release.

H. Team Coordination & Reporting

- Coordinate with production, quality control, purchase, packaging, and sales teams.
- Understand customer requirements and translate them into practical product development specifications.
- Provide technical information and product samples to the sales team when required.
- Train production personnel on approved formulations, manufacturing procedures, and quality requirements.
- Submit daily production updates and periodic R&D; progress reports to management.
- Escalate quality issues, production delays, raw material shortages, and technical concerns promptly.

4. EDUCATIONAL QUALIFICATIONS

Candidates should preferably possess one of the following qualifications:

- B.Sc. or M.Sc. in Chemistry, Applied Chemistry, Industrial Chemistry, or a related discipline.
- B.Tech. or M.Tech. in Chemical Engineering.
- Relevant qualifications in Cosmetic Science, Cosmetic Technology, or Personal-Care Product Development.

Candidates must have an educational background appropriate to the technical responsibilities and applicable manufacturing requirements.

5. EXPERIENCE REQUIRED

- Preferred experience: 2–5 years in cosmetic or personal-care formulation and manufacturing.
- Practical experience in developing or manufacturing shampoos, conditioners,



shower gels, handwash, lotions, or similar products.
- Knowledge of surfactants, emulsifiers, preservatives, fragrances, thickeners, pH adjusters, and other common cosmetic ingredients.
- Experience in laboratory trials, batch preparation, stability testing, and manufacturing scale-up.
- Familiarity with quality testing, manufacturing documentation, and raw material management.
- Experience in a cosmetic or personal-care manufacturing facility will be preferred.

Candidates with strong technical fundamentals and relevant practical experience may also be considered.

6. REQUIRED TECHNICAL SKILLS

The candidate should have practical knowledge of:

- Cosmetic and personal-care formulation development.
- Ingredient functionality and raw material compatibility.
- Shampoo, shower gel, handwash, conditioner, and lotion manufacturing.
- Batch calculations and formulation percentage calculations.
- pH measurement and adjustment.
- Viscosity measurement and adjustment.
- Laboratory trials and product stability evaluation.
- Manufacturing process control and batch scale-up.
- Quality control procedures and product specifications.
- Raw material consumption and formulation cost calculations.
- SOP preparation and batch documentation.
- Basic Excel skills for formulation records, inventory, and production reporting.

7. KEY PERFORMANCE INDICATORS (KPIs)

The candidate's performance will be evaluated on the following parameters:

Sr. No.KPIMeasurement Criteria1New Product DevelopmentTimely completion of approved formulation development projects2Formulation Success RatePercentage of trials meeting defined product specifications3Product QualityCompliance with approved specifications for released batches4Manufacturing EfficiencyAchievement of approved production plans and batch sizes5Batch Rejection RateReduction in rejected or reworked batches6Raw Material ConsumptionAdherence to approved formulation quantities and consumption standards7Product Cost OptimisationVerified cost improvements without compromising quality or safety8Stability TestingCompletion and documentation of planned stability studies9Documentation AccuracyCompleteness and accuracy of formulation and batch records10Process ImprovementImplementation of approved improvements in production or formulation11Inventory ControlTimely reporting of material shortages, expiry risks, and replenishment needs12Timely ReportingSubmission of daily production updates and periodic R&D; reports

Note: Management should establish numerical targets based on production capacity, current rejection rates, development timelines, and business requirements.

8. PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES

- Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
- High attention to detail and commitment to product quality.
- Practical, hands-on approach to formulation and manufacturing.
- Ability to work systematically and maintain accurate records.
- Good coordination and communication skills.
- Cost-conscious approach without compromising product safety.
- Willingness to learn new formulation technologies and manufacturing methods.
- Ability to identify problems, investigate root causes, and implement corrective actions.
- Responsible handling of confidential formulations and technical information.

9. WORKING EXPECTATIONS

- Maintain a daily record of R&D; activities, trials, and manufacturing progress.
- Follow approved formulations and manufacturing procedures.
- Ensure that no unauthorised formulation changes are made.
- Report production deviations and quality issues immediately.
- Maintain proper housekeeping, hygiene, and safe chemical-handling practices.
- Ensure that manufacturing equipment is cleaned and maintained according to established procedures.
- Coordinate with relevant departments to achieve production and product development targets.
- Submit weekly progress reports covering completed trials, pending developments, quality issues, and upcoming activities.

10. CANDIDATE APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS

Interested candidates should submit:

- An updated resume.
- Details of personal-care products they have formulated or manufactured.
- Experience with laboratory trials and commercial-scale production.
- Knowledge of formulation ingredients and quality testing methods.
- Examples of product development projects, where disclosure is permitted.
- Details of relevant technical qualifications and manufacturing experience.

Join Basalt Ayurveda and contribute to developing high-quality personal-care products through formulation innovation, efficient manufacturing, and consistent product quality.

Pay: ₹25,000.00 - ₹50,000.00 per month

Benefits:

- Paid sick time

Work Location: In person

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