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walkofood.com
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Company Description Walko Food Company has been manufacturing and selling ice creams, kulfis, frozen desserts, and thick shakes since 2012. The company is known for its commitment to uncompromised quality, product innovation, and strong customer experience supported by digital-first distribution. Walko has built a diverse portfolio of dessert brands, including NIC Honestly Crafted Ice Creams with 40+ clean-label flavors, Grameen Kulfi inspired by traditional recipes, and Mimo Ice Creams designed for broad consumer appeal. Additional brands such as Meemee’s, Cream Pot, and Café Chokolade serve both retail consumers and institutional buyers across hospitality and catering. Walko continues to grow by creating memorable dessert experiences and expanding its reach in the frozen dessert market.
Role Description The Assistant General Manager – NPD (New Product Development) is a full-time, on-site role based in the Pune Division. This position is responsible for driving end-to-end product development, from concept generation and market analysis to prototyping, testing, and commercial launch across Walko’s dessert brands. Day-to-day tasks include coordinating cross-functional teams in R&D, production, quality, marketing, and supply chain to ensure the timely and cost-effective rollout of new products. The role involves managing project timelines, optimizing formulations, overseeing pilot trials, and ensuring products meet regulatory, quality, and safety standards. The Assistant General Manager – NPD will also support portfolio innovation, monitor performance of newly launched products, and recommend continuous improvements based on consumer insights and market trends.
Skill and Qualifications
- Experience in new product development, particularly in Ice Cream, dairy, and frozen desserts, with strong skills in formulation, prototyping, and product optimization.
- Knowledge of food technology, quality assurance, and regulatory compliance relevant to ice creams, kulfis, frozen desserts, and beverages.
- Proficiency in project management, including planning, tracking milestones, risk management, and cross-functional coordination.
- Strong analytical and research abilities, including market analysis, consumer insight gathering, and competitive benchmarking.
- Demonstrated skills in stakeholder management, team leadership, and effective communication across technical and non-technical teams.
- Ability to work on-site in production and R&D environments, with hands-on involvement in trials, process improvement, and scale-up activities.
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Food Technology, Dairy Technology, Food Science, Engineering, or a related discipline.
- 10 to 15 years experience of Ice cream industry.
- Prior experience in a similar NPD, R&D, or category management role in the food or beverage industry is highly beneficial.
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