Qualification
- B.Tech / M.Tech in Dairy Technology or Food Technology.
Experience
- 2–5 years of experience in a dairy or food manufacturing company.
- Hands-on experience in developing fermented dairy products, beverages, desserts, and other value-added dairy products.
- Practical factory and production experience is essential. Candidates with only laboratory or academic research experience will not be preferred.
Key Responsibilities
- Develop new, commercially viable dairy and value-added food products.
- Design and optimize product formulations suitable for large-scale commercial production.
- Conduct laboratory trials, pilot-scale trials, and full-scale production trials.
- Prepare complete product formulations and process specifications.
- Calculate production cost on a per litre/per kilogram basis.
- Estimate product shelf life through appropriate stability studies.
- Identify and recommend suitable machinery, equipment, raw materials, and ingredients required for manufacturing.
- Conduct competitor benchmarking and market analysis to identify new product opportunities.
- Prepare and document Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for manufacturing processes.
- Coordinate with procurement, quality assurance, and production departments during product development.
- Train existing production staff on newly developed products and manufacturing procedures.
- Troubleshoot production issues and optimize manufacturing processes for quality, consistency, and cost efficiency.
- Ensure compliance with FSSAI regulations, food safety standards, GMP, HACCP, and company quality systems.
- Prepare technical reports, product specifications, and documentation for management approval.
Required Skills
- Strong knowledge of dairy processing technologies.
- Experience in fermented dairy products, beverages, desserts, and value-added dairy products.
- Knowledge of food ingredients, cultures, stabilizers, emulsifiers, and preservatives.
- Good understanding of commercial-scale manufacturing processes.
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, and documentation skills.
- Ability to perform product costing and process optimization.
- Good communication, leadership, and team training skills.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and other documentation tools.
Preferred Experience
Experience in developing one or more of the following products:
- Flavoured Milk
- Lassi
- Buttermilk
- Curd & Probiotic Products
- Yogurt
- Paneer
- Dairy Desserts
- Milk-based Beverages
- Ice Cream Mixes
- Functional and Value-Added Dairy Products
Employment Type
Work Location
Erattupetta, Kottayam, Kerala
Probation Period
The selected candidate will be on a probation period of six (4) months from the date of joining. Confirmation of employment will be subject to satisfactory performance and successful completion of the probation period.
Salary
Salary will be commensurate with the candidate's qualifications, experience, and industry standards.
Pay: ₹30,000.00 - ₹40,000.00 per month
Work Location: In person
