Blend Master

Position: Blend Master
Experience: 1–5 years in bottling, blending, or related production roles
Location:Jharkhand

Responsibilities

• Supervise daily bottling and blending operations to meet production schedules and quality standards.
• Conduct blind tests and sensory evaluations to verify blend consistency and target flavor profiles.
• Monitor material quality, perform incoming rawmaterial inspections and ensure compliance with ENA/FSSAI guidelines.
• Manage blend formulation, adjusting ratios to achieve specified quality and quantity targets.
• Maintain accurate batch records in SAP, including material usage, yield calculations, and dispatch information.
• Coordinate with dispatch and logistics teams to ensure timely delivery of finished blends.
• Perform regular quality control checks, record data, and trigger corrective actions when deviations occur.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives, proposing new blend recipes and process optimizations.
• Liaise with external labs or marketresearch agencies for specialized testing and validation.

Requirements

• 1–5 years of experience in bottling, blending, or production supervision within the food, beverage, or chemical sector.
• Handson knowledge of blending processes, material handling, and quality control methodologies.
• Proficiency in SAP (or equivalent ERP) for batch tracking, inventory, and dispatch management.
• Ability to conduct blind tests and interpret sensory data objectively.
• Strong understanding of ENA quality standards and regulatory compliance (e.g., FSSAI).
• Basic analytical skills; experience with data capture tools or simple programming (e.g., Python, Excel macros) is a plus.
• Excellent organizational and communication skills for crossfunctional coordination.
• Ability to work in a fastpaced production environment and meet tight deadlines.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience developing new blend formulations or enhancing existing recipes.
• Familiarity with statistical process control (SPC) or lean manufacturing tools.
• Exposure to automated bottling lines and related control systems.
• Prior involvement in market research or product testing projects.

Key Competencies

• Attention to detail and commitment to product consistency.
• Problemsolving mindset with a focus on rootcause analysis.