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Category Head – R&D – Plant Lipids Private Limited Kolenchery Kerala
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Category Head – R&D – Plant Lipids Private Limited Kolenchery Kerala
About the Job – Category Head – R&D – Plant Lipids Private Limited Kolenchery Kerala – Food Technology Jobs in Food Industry
We are seeking a dynamic and strategically driven R&D leader to spearhead innovation, technical execution, and category development in Seasonings, Culinary products, and Flavours. This role involves leading end-to-end project execution, building strong technical capabilities, and collaborating across functions to drive business growth and innovation.
Key Roles & Responsibilities
- Strategic Leadership & Innovation
- Spearhead the technical function to achieve Plant Lipids sales targets for Seasonings, Culinary products, and Flavours.
- Work in conjunction with Marketing, Commercial, and Innovation teams to execute projects and develop new concepts and propositions.
- Drive project vitality by ensuring effective execution and adoption of projects.
- Build and strengthen technical resources and infrastructure, including Food Technologists and Chefs, to improve speed and efficiency.
- Collaborate with Sales, Creation, and Consumer Insights teams to drive innovation.
- Provide technical guidance and capabilities to both internal and external stakeholders.
- Develop innovative concepts and present them to customers and internal stakeholders.
- Project Execution & Operations
- Ensure end-to-end execution of projects from customer brief to presentation and commercialization.
- Oversee smooth functioning of the Tropical Flavours R&D department.
- Develop new concepts in Seasonings and Culinary products.
- Team Leadership & Development
- Coach and mentor teams including Application Technologists, Chefs, Chemists, Flavorists, and Food Technologists.
- Build team capabilities in new applications, technologies, and infrastructure.
- Represent the organization in exhibitions and trade shows.
We Offer
- A dynamic and professional environment.
- A culture that values diversity, where people are at the heart of the company.
- Technical Competencies
- Strong product development skills.
- Good presentation and communication skills.
- Strong sensory evaluation skills.
- Behavioral Competencies
- Strong strategic mindset and analytical thinking.
- Passion for driving projects and innovation.
- Willingness to travel.
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
- Enthusiastic, open-minded, and a good team player.
- Passion for food.
Qualifications & Experience
Graduate / Postgraduate / B-Tech in Science or Food Technology.
Minimum 8 years of experience in Seasonings and Flavours.
Job Category: Category Head
Job Type: Full Time
Job Location: Kolenchery
Division: Tropical Flavours
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About the company –
Plant Lipids is one of the largest producers of spice oils and extracts in the world. Based in India, Plant Lipids manufactures and exports essential oils, spice oleoresins, natural food colours, whole and ground sterilized spices to over 85 countries worldwide.
Ready, round-the-year access to garden-fresh raw materials, coupled with state-of-the-art processing facilities that conform to global standards make Plant Lipids one of the most sought-after names in the global extracts industry. Strict adherence to quality across processes and consistent updating of technology have been the key ingredients to Plant Lipids’ remarkable success. Today, Plant Lipids caters to the demanding needs of quality-conscious flavour houses and food manufacturing centres the world over.
