Wholsum Foods (Slurrp Farm and Millé) | Senior Manager - New Product Development

Job Description : Senior Manager - New Product Development Location: Gurgaon Department: New Product Development Reports To: Co - Founder Job Type: Full-Time WHAT WE DO AND WHO WE ARE Led by founders - Shauravi Malik and Meghana Narayan, food enthusiasts, entrepreneurs, and mothers committed to making a difference. We're expanding globally and seeking talented individuals who thrive in a collaborative, innovative, and high-growth environment. Join us and embark on a rewarding journey where you can grow professionally while having a blast! At Wholsum Foods, we celebrate diversity and unity, all driven by a shared mission to revolutionize the way we eat. Our team is our greatest asset, and our core values - Relationship First, Dependable, Passionate, and Growth Mindset - bring out the best in each team member. We take pride in being an equal opportunity workplace, embracing individuals regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, or gender identity. Together, we will redefine the future of food!. We are also Great Place to Work Certified. Position Overview: As a Senior Manager - New Product Development you will be responsible for overseeing the entire lifecycle of a product from concept through commercialization. This includes recipe formulation, cross-functional working, product innovation keeping the customer needs at the heart of all products. Key Responsibilities :- Product Strategy and Vision: Lead the development of innovative good tasting, healthy products that align with consumer trends and company goals in health, sustainability, and wellness. Ensure a balance between market needs and nutritional benefitsDrive the ideation, formulation, and refinement of healthy and tasty food products that use no maida, no sugar, no palm oil and no preservatives. Identify the right contract manufacturer for a product and work closely with them from inception to launch Cross-functional Collaboration: Work with cross-functional teams including Chiefs of Staff, Operations (Procurement and Production), Quality, Growth and Marketing,Collaborate with the marketing team to define consumer needs and current food trends. Ingredient Sourcing and Supply Chain Management: Work closely with the procurement team to identify ingredient suppliers/vendors that meet the standards for our products. Ensure that the ingredients used in product formulations meet both nutritional and regulatory standards, focusing on transparency and traceability. Recipe Formulation & Development: Lead ideation, recipe development, prototyping, and the commercialization process. Make data-driven decisions and oversee product feasibility assessments, ensuring that it meets quality standards Keeping the Customer at the heart of the operation: Keep up with the market trends, consumer preferences, and emerging dietary needs (e.g., plant-based, clean labels, etc.) to drive new product innovation for the company. Lead consumer testing, taste panels, and feedback loops to optimize products before launch, ensuring alignment with market expectations and healthy principles.Project Management and Product Launch: Oversee the end-to-end project management of new healthy products, ensuring they are developed, tested, and launched on schedule and within budget. Manage product timelines, ensuring that deadlines are met and product quality is maintained throughout development. Coordinate with internal stakeholders (e.g. operations, marketing, sales) to ensure smooth product launches. Visit the facilities during 1st production and testing phaseExperience & Qualifications:Master's degree in Food Sci or Food techInnovation mindsetBroad knowledge of ingredients - natural, clean label Minimum of 10 years in the Food industry Successful product launches - past and present Experience in one or more product categories: Extruded products, Baked goods, Snacks Managed end to end projectsSupervised a teamExperience in Quality would be a plusVendor outreach for projectsExperienced in working with contract manufacturers Plant experience would also be a plusWhat We Offer: Career growth and development opportunities with a fast paced, dynamic and innovative work environment.Opportunities to work with a passionate team dedicated to making a difference in the food space.Key involvement in shaping the overall course of the brands Mille and Slurrp Farm and the customer experience at Wholsum Foods. AGG