New Product Development Manager (Prantij)

Job Summary We are looking for a highly creative and execution-focused New Product Development (NPD) Manager to lead end-to-end product innovation and development initiatives at Pintola. The candidate will be responsible for identifying market opportunities, developing cutting-edge food products, coordinating with cross-functional teams, and ensuring successful product launches aligned with brand and business goals. About the Role Job Title: New Product Development (NPD) Manager Department: Research & Development (R&D;) / Product Innovation Location: Prantij, Gujarat Key Responsibilities
- Lead end-to-end new product development projects from concept to commercial launch.
- Develop innovative and market-relevant food products aligned with consumer trends and business strategy.
- Conduct market research, competitor benchmarking, and trend analysis.
- Work on product formulation, ingredient selection, and taste optimization.
- Coordinate product trials, pilot batches, and production scale-up activities.
- Collaborate with Marketing, Production, Procurement, Quality, Packaging, and Sales teams.
- Ensure products comply with FSSAI and applicable food safety regulations.
- Manage multiple product development projects simultaneously.
- Maintain product documentation, recipes, costing sheets, and technical specifications.
- Optimize product cost while maintaining quality standards. Requirements
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Food Technology, Food Science, Nutrition, Biotechnology, or related field.
- 4–8 years of experience in New Product Development within FMCG/Food Manufacturing industry.
- Experience in spreads, peanut butter, healthy snacks, protein-based products, or health foods will be preferred.
- Strong understanding of food ingredients and product formulation.
- Excellent project management and coordination skills.
- Creative mindset with market awareness. Note: Freshers are not eligible to apply. Education – Masters in Food Technology Experience – 04 Years to 08 Years Location – Prantij, Gujarat Email – Website – Apply on Kit Job: kitjob.in/job/4n9806