Manager Product Development

About the job

We’re Hiring at ITC Limited! ITC Foods Division is looking for passionate and driven professionals to join our team. Role: Manager Product Development (Confectionery Category) Location: LSTC Peenya Bangalore Experience: 10-12 Years in product development/innovation in food industry. Education: Masters in Food Science/Technology from CFTRI, NIFTEM T, NIFTEM Sonipat, Jadavpur University, HBTI, UDCT, MAU, Parbhani. OR BE/ME in Chemical Engg/Technology from IITs & equivalent institutions. Knowledge and Business Understanding: • Knowledge of product formulation (product chemical composition, ingredient properties and functions, interactions between ingredients, impact of processing & storage on stability and safety etc). • Knowledge of food science and technology including the relevant process equipment and systems. • Strong background of chemical science. • Familiarity in different food processing equipment and systems. • Familiar with modern methods of food analysis instrumentation & procedures. • Knowledge of foods related statutory compliances (e.g., FSSAI, Codex, BIS, weights and measures etc). • Knowledge of the manufacturing processes, Quality Systems & product costing. • Knowledge of statistical analysis and interpretation of data, design of experiments etc. • Should have excellent Project Management and planning skills. Management/Personal Skill: • Innovation, Trouble shooting, Analytical and Communication skills. • Should have excellent interpersonal skills and ability to build high-performing team. • Ability to manage the value creation process through empowerment and personal credibility. • Openness and fluidity in thought and the agility to innovate. • Strong analytical and problem-solving ability. • Having Consumer focused approach for sustained value creation. AREAS OF RESPONSIBILITY: Assist General Manager- Product Development in following areas: • New product ideation and development by trial production of various formulations in the pilot plant. • Actualize new product concepts and existing concepts. • Current products reformulation for cost reduction/product superiority. • Shortlisting and development of flavours for specific projects. • Documentation and costing of product trial data in the pilot plant trials. • To evaluate and maintain records of flavors/ingredients received from various vendors for specific projects. • Archiving of samples of product trials, samples received from CMUs and CPT samples. • Development of new vendors for new product raw materials and alternate vendors for current product RMs. • Testing of new raw materials with internal and external lab as per FSSAI norms. • Commercial trials run and commercial start-up of product developed at the pilot plant. • Current product manufacturing and process stabilization in new vendor facilities. • Closely co-ordinate in activities related to product stability studies. • Co-ordinate and participate in internal/external CPTs for new products. • Scaling up of new products from pilot plant to commercial scale. • Maintenance and upgradation of pilot plant facilities. • Inspection and audit of vendor facilities. • Operation and maintenance of the pilot plant equipment. • Maintenance of safety, hygiene and environment issues in the pilot plant as per ITC norms. How to Apply: Fill out the Microsoft Form here: Share your updated CV at with the subject line: Application for “Manager Product Development” Applications close on: 20th Dec, 2025.

Requirements

• Product Development
• Innovation
• Project Management
• Food Science
• Quality Systems

Qualifications

• Masters in Food Science/Technology
• BE in Chemical Engineering
• ME in Chemical Engineering

Preferred Technologies

• Product Development
• Innovation
• Project Management
• Food Science
• Quality Systems