Product Development & Innovation:

• Develop new dairy and beverage products (milk, yogurt, flavored drinks, juices, etc.) based on market demands and company strategy.
• Improve and reformulate existing products to enhance taste, texture, cost, or shelf life.
• Conduct pilot plant trials and lead scale-up activities to full production.
• Evaluate new ingredients, additives, and flavor systems for potential application.
• Collaborate with the marketing and sales teams to align new product ideas with market trends.

Process & Technology Development:

• Work closely with the production and engineering teams to optimize manufacturing processes.
• Ensure that product formulations are compatible with plant equipment and production capabilities.
• Participate in equipment validation, process trials, and new technology evaluations.
• Identify and implement process improvements to increase efficiency and reduce waste.

Quality & Compliance:

• Ensure all developed products comply with food safety and regulatory standards (HACCP, ISO 22000, FDA, SASO, etc.).
• Conduct shelf-life, stability, and sensory tests to validate product performance.
• Maintain accurate documentation of formulations, trials, and specifications.
• Support the QA/QC teams in setting and verifying product standards and parameters.

Research & Market Analysis:

• Monitor emerging technologies, ingredients, and market trends in the dairy and beverage industry.
• Benchmark competitor products to identify gaps and opportunities for innovation.
• Provide technical insight and recommendations to support marketing and strategic initiatives.

Cross-Functional Collaboration:

• Collaborate with procurement, production, and packaging teams to ensure cost-effective and sustainable product development.
• Support production troubleshooting related to formulation or process issues.
• Train staff on new formulations and production procedures.

Skills

• Bachelor’s degree in Food Science, Dairy Technology, Chemistry, or Chemical Engineering (Master’s preferred).
• Minimum 3–7 years of experience in R&D or product development within the dairy and beverage industry.
• Strong knowledge of formulation, processing, and quality control of dairy and beverage products.
• Hands-on experience with UHT, pasteurization, homogenization, and fermentation processes.
• Familiarity with food safety standards, labeling regulations, and nutrition guidelines.
• Proficient in MS Office, formulation software, and lab equipment operation.
• Excellent analytical, creative, and problem-solving skills.
• Strong communication and teamwork abilities.