Senior Manager – R&D, Beverages – Tata Consumer Products Bengaluru Karnataka
About the Job – Senior Manager – R&D, Beverages – Tata Consumer Products Bengaluru Karnataka
Role Objectives:
This is a critical role with regard to TCP’s ambition to create magical beverage moments for the consumer, contributing to incremental revenue from NPD. This role will be a driving force behind the creation and delivery of innovative products for new and existing beverages portfolio of TCPL. Job holder will develop and deliver products from concept through to launch in close partnership across functions (e.g. R&D; Marketing; PSO; Quality; TBB; Procurement) as well as key external partners/suppliers (e.g. Flavour and Ingredients suppliers). In addition, the job holder will manage and actively develop members of the product development team.
Key Responsibilities:
• This role is accountable for the On Time In Full (OTIF) technical delivery of innovations, cost innovations, Business support and Complexity reduction projects across Tea and Coffee.
• Define and deliver all technical aspects of the projects (including formulation, packaging, processing, consumer testing, shelf life, product costs, compliance & safety, etc.) on packaged beverages projects.
• Lead & guide product development work streams and support internal project teams to ensure achievement of expected delivery on assigned projects along with robust product scale up and technology transfer to factories.
• Manage and lead technology/ ingredient partners (e.g. Flavours, ingredients suppliers) to deliver projects
• Drive interaction with colleagues in Compliance and Analytical to ensure regulatory and company requirements are met and required documentation made in Specification Management Systems
• Validate sensory testing and stability study protocols for the projects assigned to the resource
• Business partner with marketing team in generating new ideas and populating the innovation funnel.
• Work with technology and process teams in identifying and executing disruptive innovation opportunities
• Inspire R&D colleagues and cross-functional teams through insightful and creative product ideas and foresight events so that teams can embed into innovation process
• Champion continuous improvement of existing beverages product development process
• Keep up to date with food & drinks trends, competitor development and consumer and customer expectations
• Ensure clear management of diverse stakeholder groups
• Support in driving digitalization agenda of R&D
• The job holder will have to line manage and develop his line reports
• Day to day management of direct reports including setting of workplans, reviews and development plans
Desired Candidate Profile/ Experience:
• Post graduation in food science / Food Technology or other related discipline
• Proven 10-12 years of experience working within product development / Innovation within FMCG organization
• A deep knowledge of and passion for product design and new product development
• A passion for beverages/food, Knowledge expert in beverage technology – (Formats and Health & Wellness) and understanding of operational implementation
• An interest in emerging trends and understanding of consumers expectations
• Excellent analytical skills and attention to detail and the ability to clearly communicate technical data cross functionally
• Proven ability to translate consumer habits and needs into in-market product innovation
• Must be self-motivated, dependable and have ability to work independently and in a team environment. Must be detail oriented and have the ability to multi-task
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