Head – Industrial Baking & Confectionery (Technical & R&D;)

Company: Orkid Bakes and Foods Pvt. Ltd.

Location: Koratty, Thrissur, Kerala

Department: Production / Technical / Research & Development

Position: Head – Industrial Baking & Confectionery

Experience: 8–15 years (preferably in industrial bakery and confectionery manufacturing)

About Orkid Bakes and Foods Pvt. Ltd.

Orkid Bakes and Foods Pvt. Ltd. is an established food manufacturing company based in Kerala, specialising in cakes, brownies, confectionery and other bakery products. The company manufactures products under its own consumer brand, Yumms, and also undertakes private-label manufacturing for established FMCG and retail brands.

As part of its expansion and capacity enhancement plans, Orkid is looking to recruit an experienced industrial baking professional who can strengthen its technical capabilities, product development, manufacturing processes and overall product quality.

1.⁠ ⁠Role Objective

To lead and strengthen the company’s industrial baking and confectionery operations by bringing technical expertise in large-scale bakery manufacturing, product development, process optimisation and quality enhancement.

The candidate will be responsible for translating bakery concepts and formulations into commercially viable, consistent, high-quality products that can be manufactured efficiently at an industrial scale.

2.⁠ ⁠Key Responsibilities

A. Product Development & R&D;

•⁠ ⁠Develop new varieties of cakes, brownies, muffins, filled cakes, sponge cakes, tea cakes and other confectionery products.

•⁠ ⁠Develop cutting-edge products suitable for the Indian FMCG and packaged bakery market.

•⁠ ⁠Formulate and standardise recipes with a focus on taste, texture, appearance, shelf life and cost efficiency.

•⁠ ⁠Develop products with extended shelf life without compromising food safety and sensory quality.

•⁠ ⁠Work on egg-based and eggless formulations, including suitable alternatives and ingredient substitutions.

•⁠ ⁠Conduct trials, evaluate prototypes and successfully commercialise new products.

•⁠ ⁠Identify new ingredients, technologies and manufacturing techniques.

B. Industrial Baking & Production Technology

•⁠ ⁠Have strong practical knowledge of large-scale industrial cake and confectionery manufacturing.

•⁠ ⁠Optimise baking parameters including temperature, time, humidity, airflow and oven loading.

•⁠ ⁠Understand and optimise mixing, depositing, moulding, baking, cooling, filling,



injection and packaging processes.

•⁠ ⁠Work with industrial baking equipment, including tunnel ovens, rotary ovens, planetary mixers, industrial depositors, batter pumps and filling/injection systems.

•⁠ ⁠Establish standard operating procedures (SOPs) and standardise recipes and production parameters.

•⁠ ⁠Troubleshoot production problems such as uneven baking, sinking, cracking, poor volume, texture variations, excessive moisture and inconsistent product quality.

•⁠ ⁠Improve production yields, reduce wastage and minimise manufacturing losses.

•⁠ ⁠Ensure consistency in products across different production batches.

C. Shelf Life & Product Stability

•⁠ ⁠Develop products with commercially viable shelf lives.

•⁠ ⁠Understand moisture migration, water activity, pH, preservatives, emulsifiers and other factors affecting product stability.

•⁠ ⁠Identify and resolve issues related to mould growth, microbial contamination, rancidity, texture deterioration and product spoilage.

•⁠ ⁠Develop appropriate packaging and preservation solutions in coordination with the QC and packaging teams.

•⁠ ⁠Establish and validate shelf-life testing protocols.

D. Process Improvement & Cost Optimisation

•⁠ ⁠Continuously evaluate manufacturing processes to improve productivity and operational efficiency.

•⁠ ⁠Optimise ingredient formulations without compromising product quality.

•⁠ ⁠Identify opportunities for raw material cost reduction and improved production yields.

•⁠ ⁠Reduce product rejection, rework and wastage.

•⁠ ⁠Improve machine utilisation and production line efficiency.

•⁠ ⁠Introduce new technologies and automation wherever commercially viable.

E. Quality & Food Safety

•⁠ ⁠Work closely with the Quality Control and Quality Assurance teams to maintain consistent product standards.

•⁠ ⁠Establish critical process parameters and product specifications.

•⁠ ⁠Ensure compliance with FSSAI requirements, GMP, GHP and HACCP principles.

•⁠ ⁠Support implementation of ISO 22000 and other relevant food safety management systems.





•⁠ ⁠Conduct root-cause analysis and implement corrective and preventive actions for recurring quality issues.

F. Team Development & Technical Leadership

•⁠ ⁠Train and develop production supervisors, operators and technical personnel.

•⁠ ⁠Build a technically competent production team.

•⁠ ⁠Establish a system for recipe documentation, production records and process monitoring.

•⁠ ⁠Coordinate with Production, QC, Procurement, Maintenance and Management teams.

•⁠ ⁠Take ownership of technical problem-solving on the factory floor.

3.⁠ ⁠Required Technical Expertise

The candidate must possess strong hands-on knowledge in:

•⁠ ⁠Industrial cake and brownie manufacturing.

•⁠ ⁠Sponge cakes, butter cakes, tea cakes and filled cakes.

•⁠ ⁠Chocolate-based products and confectionery.

•⁠ ⁠Eggless and egg-based bakery formulations.

•⁠ ⁠Industrial mixing and batter preparation.

•⁠ ⁠Baking science and oven parameter optimisation.

•⁠ ⁠Cake fillings, creams, inclusions and injection technology.

•⁠ ⁠Food preservatives, emulsifiers, stabilisers and improvers.

•⁠ ⁠Water activity, moisture control and shelf-life enhancement.

•⁠ ⁠Packaging compatibility and product stability.

•⁠ ⁠Industrial bakery machinery and production line optimisation.

4.⁠ ⁠Educational Qualifications

•⁠ ⁠B.Tech / M.Tech in Food Technology, Food Science, Food Engineering or related disciplines.

•⁠ ⁠M.Sc. in Food Technology or Food Science may also be considered.

•⁠ ⁠Additional specialisation or certifications in bakery science, cereal technology or confectionery technology will be an advantage.

5.⁠ ⁠Ideal Candidate Profile

We are looking for a technically strong, hands-on industrial baking professional who combines food science knowledge with practical factory experience.

The ideal candidate should be capable of independently developing a cake or confectionery product from formulation to commercial production, identifying manufacturing problems, implementing solutions and ensuring that the final product meets the company’s quality, cost and shelf-life requirements.

Important: This is a factory-based technical leadership position. Candidates whose experience is limited to hotel kitchens, retail bakeries, pastry shops or conventional bakery chef roles without industrial manufacturing exposure will not be suitable.

Pay: ₹35,000.00 - ₹45,000.00 per month

Benefits:

- Provident Fund

Work Location: In person

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