R&D Executive Farm Fresh GMG Dubai

Farm Fresh (flagship brand linked to GMG) is presently accepting applications from suitable candidate for the job role of R&D Executive in Dubai. The selected candidate will be responsible for managing and overseeing research projects within an organization. Candidates desirous for this role should submit their resume to begin with the application process.

Responsibilities

• Develop new products, improve existing products and process simplification in coordination with all concerns to achieve the departmental KPI’s.
• Responsible to execute pilot / plant scale trials for new products and validate the consistent production runs.
• Liable to conduct the internal and cross functional sensory evaluation session of finished products.
• Maintain master list of formulations, sensory sheets, trial evaluation records
• Prepare/Modify the product usage instructions, functional claims, serving suggestions etc.
• Perform the benchmark analysis and identify the key gaps in the product/process for improvement.
• Oversee packaging and label compliance related to brand updates, ingredients, nutritional fact panels, recipe instructions, nutritional call outs, etc.
• Explore the cost control opportunities through formulation optimization, alternate raw material source development/substitution, process simplification and line losses reduction.
• Keep the track of stability studies of the new products for shelf-life declaration on the label.
• Understand the competitive landscape and focus on market trends, consumer preferences and business need that can be converted into new or improved innovative product concepts.
• Provide support to Marketing and Sales on finalizing the business cases for new products.
• Prepare samples for customer presentations and participate in product cuttings providing support to Sales & Marketing.
• Responsible for ongoing maintenance of recipes/formulations, methodologies and specifications.
• Collaborates with Purchasing to source quality ingredients and supplies.
• Proactively works to prevent process or product failures and continuously improve product quality by working closely with production to execute plans, process controls to ensure least cost, highest quality production.

Requirements for Role of R&D Executive

• A Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Food Science, Food Technology, or a related field.
• 2+ years of experience in product development and innovation within the food industry, preferably in a similar role.

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