Job Posting: Assistant Manager / Deputy Manager – Creation & Application (Seasoning & Savoury)
Keva Flavours, a leading Mumbai-based food technology company, is currently seeking a dynamic and experienced Assistant Manager / Deputy Manager for their Creation & Application team. This role will focus on the development and application of seasonings and savoury products across various categories. If you have a passion for creating innovative flavours and are looking for an exciting opportunity to contribute to the food industry, this position is for you!
About the job
Responsibilities:
- Develop seasonings in various categories such as snacks & savoury bases (Chips, Extruded snacks, Namkeens, Corn balls, coated nuts / Makhanas, Popcorns, Noodles and Soup Mixes, Seasonings for Buttermilk and Centre filled candy’s etc.)
- Execute new product development projects timely, including formulation development, specifications, costing, evaluation with the sales team and sensory panel, and project closure within specified timelines.
- Coordinate with the Production team for scale-up batch trials and subsequent evaluation.
- Evaluate and profile new savoury flavours in various formats, and understand application techniques of seasonings in different snack and savoury bases.
- Review, evaluate, and update the savoury flavour bank regularly.
- Conduct market research and evaluate new products in the savoury and seasonings category on an ongoing basis.
- Enhance quality control procedures from raw material to finished product.
- Standardize and shortlist vendors and raw materials for product development.
- Ensure microbiological quality norms for all intermediate and finished products.
- Perform analytical testing of spices, including moisture content, total ash, AIA, curcumin, SHU, volatile oil of spices, spice blend, and seasonings.
- Stay updated on market trends, Indian Food Laws, and convert customers’ expectations into prototypes.
- Strengthen customer relationships through value-added contributions and guidance.
Key Competencies:
- Sound knowledge and hands-on experience of Application & Evaluation.
- Good written and verbal communication skills.
- Proficiency in MS Office.
Education: Graduation / Post Graduation in Food Technology preferred
Experience: 4 – 8 years of relevant experience
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Keywords: Keva Flavours, Food Technology Manager, Mumbai, Maharashtra, India, Assistant Manager, Deputy Manager, Creation & Application, Seasoning, Savoury, Product Development, Flavour Bank, Market Research
