Job Description (JD)Manager – Process Development & Industrialization

Experience: 10+ Years
Qualification: B.Tech / M.Tech / B.Sc. / M.Sc. in Food Technology, Food Engineering, Chemical Engineering, or Industrial Chemistry.

Job Purpose

Responsible for leading Product, process development, scale-up, industrialization, and technology transfer of new and existing food products from laboratory and pilot scale to commercial manufacturing. Ensure robust, efficient, cost-effective, and consistent manufacturing processes to support successful product commercialization.

Technology Transfer & Commercialization

- Lead technology transfer of new products, formulations, and manufacturing technologies from pilot scale to commercial production.
- Ensure successful execution of commercialization activities and completion of all qualification and validation requirements.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to facilitate seamless product launches.Process Development & Scale-Up
- Develop and establish robust manufacturing processes for New Product Development (NPD), renovation,and projects.
- Define process feasibility and process capability during scale-up activities.
- Identify and establish Critical to Process (CTP) parameters for secure manufacturing processes.
- Support first-time-right commercial launches by ensuring process robustness and repeatability.Manufacturing Readiness.
- Develop and maintain process documentation, process flow diagrams, SOPs, technology transfer packages, and training materials.
- Ensure all manufacturing documentation is completed prior to commercial launch.




- Conduct risk assessments and establish process control strategies.
- Support plant teams with process training and knowledge transfer activities.Process Capability & Continuous Improvement.
- Monitor process performance and capability during trials and commercial production.
- Analyze manufacturing and trial data to identify process variability, losses, defects, and improvement opportunities.
- Drive initiatives focused on process optimization, efficiency improvement, and waste reduction.
- Support manufacturing teams in improving process robustness and operational excellence.Digital Process Development & Analytics
- ERP !! Required Competencies
- Strong understanding of food manufacturing processes and technologies.
- Expertise in process development, scale-up, and industrialization.
- Experience in technology transfer and product commercialization.
- Knowledge of process validation and manufacturing readiness.
- Strong problem-solving, analytical, and project management skills.
- Collaborated closely with cross-functional teams, including R&D;, Production, QA, QC, Procurement, Engineering, Packaging, and other relevant departments, to ensure seamless process development, scale-up, technology transfer, and successful commercialization.





Educational Qualification

M.Sc. / M.Tech in Food science and Technology

Experience

10–12 years of relevant experience in food processing, manufacturing, process development, scale-up, and industrialization, preferably in the FMCG or food manufacturing industry.

Track record of launching products in the market and the brands details needed.

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

● Successful scale-up and commercialization of new products.

● First-time-right commercial production.

● Improved process efficiency and manufacturing yield.

● Reduction in process variability, production losses, and waste.

● Successful technology transfer and manufacturing readiness.

Skills & Competencies:

● Product formulation and commercialization

● Process scale-up and manufacturing operations

● Ingredient functionality and process optimization

● Quality systems (FSSAI, GMP, HACCP)

● Strong analytical, problem-solving, and documentation skills

● Excellent communication and cross-functional collaboration

● Proficiency in MS Excel and PowerPoint, ERP software.

● Project management and stakeholder coordination

Preferred Experience

Exposure in Food and beverages

Preferences:

● Experience of 10+ years in production scale-up, and commercial launches is preferred.

● Candidates with successful product launch experience in the FMCG food industry.

Pay: ₹40,000.00 - ₹120,000.00 per month

Benefits:

- Cell phone reimbursement
- Food provided
- Provident Fund

Work Location: In person

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