Food Technologist

Griffith Foods is the caring, creative product development partner helping food companies meet the evolving needs of consumers while sustaining the planet. As a family business founded in 1919 and headquartered in Alsip, Illinois USA, Griffith Foods is known for true, collaborative innovation guided by their Purpose of “We Blend Care and Creativity to Nourish the World”. The company’s product capabilities range from seasonings and marinades to coating systems and sauces that are better for people and better for the planet. For more information, visit www.griffithfoods.com.

Key Roles & Responsibilities: 

• The incumbent should be responsible for Creations and applications of products developed as per opportunity briefs from customer.
• Should be able to handle cost optimization, raw material rationalization and process optimization for new products and existing products.
• Maintain accurate technical documentation including formulations, specifications, trial reports, and process records.
• Drive innovations and work with marketing for new product launches.
• Troubleshoot technical and processing challenges during development and production stages.
• Localization of global product recipes at target price.
• Providing inputs to the sales team on processing knowhow & customer queries.
• Work with customers on processing technical solutions

Functional Knowledge: 

• Should have knowledge of trends and developments in the market, and end use of sauces and dressings
• Should have Sound knowledge of manufacturing process, machinery, and equipment.
• Should have sound knowledge of FSSAI regulations related to the category
• Should be team player and willing to work with different functions.

Business Expertise: 

• Knowledge of sauces and dressings Ingredient additives, HORECA, QSR etc.  
• Understanding of B2C model, will be added advantages.  
• Awareness of current market trends, consumer preferences, and emerging developments in the sauces and dressings category, along with their end-use applications.
• Should have Sound knowledge of manufacturing process, machinery and equipment.  
• Should have sound knowledge of local regulations related to the category.  

Leadership:

• Directly or indirectly maintains and pursues relationships, collaborates closely with senior level leadership.  
• Champions our R&D effectiveness framework and drives teamwork culture and alignment of goals.   

Problem Solving: 

• Manages and/or oversees assigned research, projects and programs related to cost reduction, process improvements, line extensions, new product/process development and commercialization.   
• Analyze technical data, troubleshoot product and process challenges, identify root causes, and make data-driven decisions to optimize quality, cost, efficiency, and product stability. Strong analytical capability is also essential for interpreting trial results, ensuring regulatory compliance, managing risks, and driving continuous improvement and innovation.

Impact:

This role has a direct impact on business growth, profitability, and customer satisfaction by developing innovative and market-driven sauces and dressings, accelerating commercialization of new products, optimizing product costs and manufacturing processes, rationalizing raw materials, ensuring compliance with FSSAI regulations, and delivering technical solutions that strengthen relationships with key customers across HORECA, QSR, and retail markets.

Interpersonal Skills: 

• Creating New & Different: Strategic Mindset
• Understanding the Business: Customer Focus
• Understanding the Business: Financial Acumen
• Focusing on Performance: Drives Results; Ensures Accountability
• Influencing People: Drives Engagement
• Being Flexible and Adaptable: Situational Adaptability
• Managing Execution: Plans and Aligns
• Optimizing Diverse Talent: Builds Effective Teams
• Being Authentic: Courage