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NPD Head
GODESI MANDI —Bengaluru, Karnataka
- Master's degree
- Bachelor's degree
- Training & development
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Process Head - Production
Butterfly Groups —Bengaluru, Karnataka
- ₹20,00,000 - ₹25,00,000 a year
- Full-time
- Master's degree
- Bachelor's degree
- Business Administration
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Associate Director / Director- Category
PinnacleU —Bengaluru, Karnataka
- ₹35,00,000 - ₹40,00,000 a year
- Full-time
- Master's degree
- Planograms
- Business Administration
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PROCUREMENT EXECUTIVE
Ceuticals Force —Bangalore City, Bengaluru, Karnataka
- ₹35,000 - ₹50,000 a month
- Full-time
- Microsoft Excel
- Bachelor's degree
- Business Administration
- Paid sick time
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Bakery R&D Chef (Bread Category)
Bajo Foods Pvt Ltd —Bengaluru, Karnataka
- ₹5,00,000 - ₹6,00,000 a year
- Full-time
- Cooking
- In-person
- Manufacturing
- Health insurance
- Food provided
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Machine Shop Manager
Sansu Automotives Pvt Ltd —Bengaluru, Karnataka
- Full-time
- Software troubleshooting
- CAD
- English
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Product Manager
Titan Company —Bengaluru, Karnataka
- Project management
Tool Design Engineer
Lee Spring Company India Pvt Ltd —Bommasandra, Bengaluru, Karnataka
- Up to ₹4,50,000 a year
- Full-time
- AutoCAD
- Assembly
- Bachelor's degree
- Health insurance
- Food provided
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NPD Head

GODESI MANDI
Bengaluru, Karnataka

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Qualifications

Chemical Engineering
Master's degree
Food Science
Bachelor's degree
Training & development
Manufacturing
Business management
Research & development
Leadership

Full job description

New Product Development (NPD) Head

Company: GoDesi Mandi (FMCG - Indian Sweets & Snacks)

Location: Bengaluru

Job Description:

1. New Product Development & Innovation Strategy

Develop & Execute NPD Roadmap: Create and manage a robust product roadmap aligned with business strategy, market trends, and growth targets. Balance short-term launches (seasonal, tactical) with long-term innovation (platform development, category expansion).
Identify Market Opportunities: Conduct market research, consumer trend analysis, and competitive intelligence to identify unmet consumer needs and growth opportunities in traditional sweets, healthy snacks, functional foods, and adjacent categories.
Concept Development: Lead ideation workshops, evaluate new product concepts, and prioritize NPD projects based on strategic fit, commercial potential, technical feasibility, and risk assessment.

2. Product Formulation & Technical Development

Formulation & Recipe Development: Lead or oversee development of product formulations, recipes, and process specifications that meet consumer taste/texture expectations, cost targets, and regulatory requirements. Work with food technologists and R&D specialists.
Process Optimization: Identify optimal manufacturing processes, ingredient combinations, and processing parameters that ensure product consistency, quality, shelf stability, and manufacturability at scale.
Cost Management: Develop products within target cost parameters; identify cost-reduction opportunities through ingredient sourcing, process efficiency, and packaging optimization; achieve 15-20% cost reduction targets where applicable.
Quality & Compliance: Ensure all products meet FSSAI/food safety standards, HACCP protocols, GMP requirements, and internal quality standards. Obtain required certifications (FSSC 22000, organic, etc.).

3.Testing, Validation & Consumer Insight

Sensory & Consumer Testing: Lead consumer tests, focus groups, taste panels, and quantitative surveys to validate product concepts and inform product improvements. Ensure product resonates with target consumers.
Shelf-Life & Stability Testing: Oversee accelerated shelf-life studies, microbial testing, and quality checks to ensure products maintain quality throughout the intended shelf life.
Nutritional Validation: For functional/health-positioned products, ensure nutritional claims are substantiated, validated by third parties, and compliant with regulations (FSSAI, NIN guidelines).

4.Packaging & Go-to-Market Development
Packaging Strategy: Define packaging requirements (material, size, design, messaging) that support product positioning, protect product quality, and align with consumer expectations and regulatory requirements.
Launch Readiness: Develop comprehensive go-to-market plans including launch timeline, channel strategy, trade support, consumer marketing, and sales enablement. Coordinate with internal teams on launch execution.
Product Documentation: Maintain comprehensive product documentation (formulations, process specs, SOP, allergen declarations, nutritional facts) for regulatory, quality, and training purposes.

5. Team Leadership & Capability Building
Lead NPD Team: Manage and mentor a team of food technologists, product developers, and support staff. Set clear objectives, provide coaching, and foster a culture of innovation and continuous improvement.
Capability Development: Identify knowledge gaps; drive training and skill development in food science, process technology, consumer research, and product innovation.

Requirments:

Mandatory: Bachelor's degree in Food Science, Food Technology, Chemical Engineering, or related discipline
Preferred: Master's degree in Food Technology, Dairy Technology, or Food Business Management
Minimum 8-10 years of experience in NPD/R&D/Product Development in FMCG food industry
Minimum 5+ years in a leadership/management role overseeing NPD teams and projects
Successfully launched 8+ consumer food products from concept to market
Managed P&L for NPD products; achieved margin and growth targets
Experience with product scaling from pilot to full manufacturing scale
Experience navigating food safety, regulatory compliance, and FSSAI approvals

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