Manager – NPD, Application & Product Development

Manager – NPD, Application & Product Development

Fruit Formulations Private Limited (FruitFM)

Location: Jejuri, Pune | Full-time, on-site

Reporting to: CEO

Help turn customer briefs into food products that perform well in applications and can be manufactured consistently.

Responsibilities

• Lead formulation and application development across fruit preparations, dairy, beverages and food ingredients.

• Manage samples, plant trials, stability studies and commercialisation with Operations and Quality.

• Translate customer requirements into clear product specifications and trial plans.

• Maintain accurate formulation and development records.

• Assess product costing, manufacturing feasibility and scale-up requirements.

• Support customer applications and technical discussions, with visits as required.

What we’re looking for

• A qualification in Food Technology, Food Science or a relevant field.

• 5–10 years of hands-on NPD or application development experience.

• Practical experience in formulation, plant trials, scale-up and customer applications.

• Clear communication, sound technical judgement and strong coordination skills.

Apply through LinkedIn with your CV, highlighting relevant products and projects.