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Job DescriptionTechnical Manager – Flavour ApplicationsCompany IntroductionWorld-class flavours | Custom solutions | Superior Customer Service | Food SafetySince 2002 Taste Master has been enhancing gastronomy with its world-class range of sweet and savoury flavours, supplied in liquid, spray-dried and powder formats.Inspired by nature, our experienced development team is passionate about crafting and optimizing flavours to deliver winning taste in a wide range of food, beverage, pharma and nutraceutical products.As a supplier to pharma and food industries, Product Quality, Food Safety and regulatory compliance are top priorities. Taste Master follows the globally recognised FSSC 22000 Food Safety Management System and our factory is Certified by internationally accredited Auditors SGS. Our processes, technologies and team culture drive timely delivery of samples and orders with regulatory documentation and complete traceability.Taste Master's excellence in customer service and flavour development have driven our steady growth, and secured an impressive portfolio of satisfied brand-name customers.  Our operations are based in Karnataka with Administration in Bangalore and our R&D Centre and Production facility is located near Malur.Taste Master is a customer-focused organization, which is constantly innovating and investing to provide customers the right flavour, right on time. With a comprehensive portfolio of flavours backed up by a team of Application and Flavour technologists, a move to Taste Master offers excellent growth prospects for talented and dynamic professionals. RoleWith an exciting range of new and improved flavour solutions, Taste Master Flavours is poised for rapid growth and is seeking an experienced food technologist to head its flavour applications team. We are seeking a highly motivated and technically strong innovator with solid flavour applications and sensory analysis experience. The primary goal of the Applications team is to support sales growth by showcasing Taste Master’s flavours in applications that impress customers and motivate trial. The secondary goal is to help ensure successful flavour trials by providing technical support to our customers as required. Innovation and strategic leadership of our small flavour applications team will be required to deliver appealing, relevant and stable application samples that help win flavour business across segments.  This leader will also be involved in innovation presentations to customers and is expected to be abreast of market trends and raw material innovations in the food industry. Strong initiative and research process are required to drive ongoing flavour trials, flavour combinations and recipe modifications, tracking results and sharing the relevant learnings with marketing and sales. Taste Master is an ethical organization which builds customer value through excellent service and supply of quality flavours at a fair price. If you are passionate about product innovation and problem solving and thrive in a fast-paced environment, we encourage you to apply. Kindly advise your current contact phone no's along with preferred time for an initial telephonic interview.  Should you be shortlisted, we would organize a second-round face-to-face interview in Bangalore.Responsibilities and Duties•   Overseeing the lifecycle of flavour applications:  from recipe innovation and application making, internal sensory testing, sampling to customers, feedback and results tracking, modification and so on. •   Collaboration: Ensuring effective collaboration among teams, including the flavour team, regulatory, business development etc.•   Resource management: Managing budgets, timelines, and resources to guarantee project delivery on schedule and within scope.•   Alignment with business objectives: Aligning technical solutions with overarching business goals and driving project success.•   Continuous skill development: Navigating changes in technology and industry demands, and continuouslydeveloping skills and strategies.•   Inspiring teams: Fostering an environment where collaboration thrives and innovative solutions emerge.Desired Candidate Profile and Key Skills·       Post Graduate of Food Technology or Biotechnology ·       Experience: a minimum of 7 years’ relevant experience in food or flavour industries·       Strong understanding of food industry raw materials, processes and trends, and experience in working with flavours in food or beverage applications – ideally both.·       Experience in NPD, recipe improvement, product trials and collaborating with marketing / business development teams. ·       Knowledge of flavours and flavour applications is a must·       Knowledge of regulatory requirements of the food industry·       Strong communication skills (speaking, listening, interpretation) in English, and at least one major Indian language. Excellent written communication skills in English. Ability to understand, comprehend and work with other teams from other geographies with foreign accents is advantageous ·       A passion for great customer service·       A willingness to go the extra mile to deliver results and ensure customer satisfaction·       Demonstrated history of delivering results in cross functional environments - Good interpersonal skills and ability to motivate others and manage team dynamics to achieve goals.·       A good networker, but also good at maintaining confidentiality. ·       Dedicated, organised and enthusiastic individual. Reliable, hardworking and well presented.·       Have an active and dynamic approach to work for getting things done. Work well under pressure and adhere to strict deadlines. Be the go-to person, who will source an answer or know how to help in a positive manner.·       Experience with different software including for recipe management, project management, Excel, Word, Outlook etc. Work timings8.30 am to 5.30pm Monday to FridayMost team members do either a morning or evening shift, with some overlap, and you would work with Applications people on both shifts.LocationMalurSalaryAs per industry standards