Job Title: ASSISTANT MANAGER FORMULATIONOrganization: TTK Healthcare Limited, Foods DivisionDepartment/Group: Research & DevelopmentJob Category/ Reporting To: Technical/ Reporting to the R&D HEADLocation: Bangalore Level/Salary Range: As per Industrial Standards & Candidature Expertise/ CurrentDrawn profileJob Description:ROLE SUMMARY:We are seeking a Formulation Manager – Extruded Snack Pellets to drive the development, optimization, and scale-up of extruded snack pellet formulations. The role focuses on translating innovation concepts into commercially viable products, ensuring consistency, quality, cost efficiency, and regulatory compliance.The position will work closely with-in R&D Team, & across cross-functional teams as production, quality, procurement, and Sales/ Marketing and report directly to the Head of R&DThis is a full-time, on-site role for Assistant Manager Formulation, located in Bengaluru, but also involves a considerable amount of travelling pan-India- to Jaipur Manufacturing Unit too & also to the Markets, Raw Material Suppliers' Units, Regulatory Authorities & Analysis Laboratories related visits, etc. Apart from Local languages & English, being conversant in Hindi is a need.Key Responsibilities·Develop and optimize formulations for extruded snack pellets·Conduct laboratory, pilot, and plant trials; support scale-up and commercialization.·Optimize formulations for texture, expansion, oil uptake, shelf life, sensory performance& others as required.·Troubleshoot formulation and process-related issues during development and process.·Ensure compliance with food safety, quality, and regulatory standards(FSSAI, HACCP, GMP, ISO/FSSC, Global Food Standards etc.,).·Collaborate with procurement for ingredient evaluation and cost optimization.·Prepare and maintain formulation documentation, trial reports, and technical specifications.·Support innovation projects aligned with market trends such as healthier, multigrain,or clean-label snacks.·Provide technical guidance to junior team members as required.Key Skills & Competencies Requirement:·Strong hands-on knowledge of extruded snack pellet formulation and processing.·Understanding of food ingredients, starch & critical raw materials behaviour, andextrusion technology.·Experience in pilot trials and commercial scale-up.·Knowledge & Experience in Quality Assurance and Regulatory Compliance·Knowledge & Experience of Quality Standards and Process Improvement·Problem-solving and analytical skills.·Good communication and cross-functional collaboration ability.Educational Qualifications:M.Sc./ MTech in: Food Technology/ Food Science & Technology/ Food Processing Science/ Food Engineering/ Food Chemical Engineering or a related field. (Preferably from Reputed Institutes like CFTRI/ ICT, Agricultural Universities, Technical Universities/ Institutes, etc.)Experience:·6–10 years of relevant experience in: Foods Formulation/ Foods Product Development, preferablyin the Snack Foods R&D, Extruded snacks or pellet development·Experience in snack pellets or third-generation snacks is highly desirable.Why Join Us·Opportunity to work on innovative extruded snack concepts & technologies·Exposure to end-to-end product development, from concept to commercialization·Clear growth path within R&D techno- managerial roles·Collaborative and innovation-driven work environmentADDITIONAL NOTES : ABOUT TTK: COMPANY DESCRIPTION·TTK Healthcare Limited, part of a diversified conglomerate, has significantly contributed to India's healthcare system for over six decades through innovative products. Based in India, the company is the first and only Indian manufacturer of the indigenous heart valve prosthesis, TTK Chitra Heart Valve. With divisions catering to consumer products, animal welfare, food, and orthopaedics, TTK Healthcare offers a broad spectrum of products, from baby care and personal care to sexual wellness and home care. The company’s core values of trust, transparency, knowledge, and relationships have earned it esteemed clients worldwide. TTK Foods Division is part of this TTK Healthcare Conglomerate- producing Extruded Snack Pellets, with its own Two Manufacturing Units at Bangalore & Jaipur, with an R&D/ Pilot Plant/ NPD centre at Bangalore.
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Assistant Manager Formulation