Shanti Food (India)
Website:
shantis.com
Job details:
Job Title: R&D Executive – Food Technology
Location: Rajkot, Gujarat (On-site)
Employment Type: Full-time
About the RoleWe are seeking a motivated R&D Executive to join our team at Shanti Foods India, Rajkot. The ideal candidate will play a key role in driving product innovation, improving formulations, enhancing nutritional content, and supporting scale-up activities for our FMCG product lines.
Key ResponsibilitiesDirect Activities
- Execute product development projects including formulation, pilot & plant trials, sensory evaluation, and R&D documentation (specifications, protocols, reports).
- Develop healthier product lines with reduced fat or sugar.
- Minimise contamination risks and ensure food safety standards.
- Build prototypes and test products both in-house and on-site.
- Plan, design, and conduct physico-chemical testing with data analysis.
- Improve product shelf life and optimize costs without compromising quality.
- Innovate solutions for scrap, spoilage, and waste reduction.
- Scale up manufacturing operations for new products.
Indirect Activities
- Conduct feasibility studies for R&D projects.
- Maintain R&D data and documentation.
- Manage R&D project timelines and financials.
- Educate teams (food scientists, FSQA, operations) on ingredient functionality and formulation fundamentals.
- Collaborate with NPD, HACCP, Quality, and Regulatory teams to execute ideas.
- Coordinate multidisciplinary projects with Marketing, external labs, vendors, and suppliers.
Qualifications- Bachelor’s/Master’s degree in Food Technology, Food Science, or a related field.
- Minimum 2 years of experience in FMCG (Preferred).
Skills & Requirements- Excellent communication skills in English (mandatory).
- Strong analytical and project management skills.
- Ability to work cross-functionally with diverse teams.
Compensation & Schedule- Salary: ₹30,000 – ₹40,000 per month
- Shift: Day shift
- Location: Rajkot – 360003, Gujarat (must reliably commute or be willing to relocate before joining
📩 To Apply: Send your resume to hr@shantis.com
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