Position Title: Head of Flavour Creation and InnovationLocation: Uttar PradeshEmployment Type: Full-Time / Consultant (Remote work with periodic visits to the facility) open for Both.Role OverviewOur client is seeking a highly skilled and visionary Senior Flavourist with a proven track record of success in flavour creation and development. This role demands exceptional expertise in sweet flavours, with a particular focus on flavours with modifying properties, tea flavours, and encapsulated flavours. The successful candidate will spearhead innovative flavour development projects, ensure quality excellence, and play a pivotal role in driving business growth within the competitive flavours and fragrances industry.Key Responsibilities• Lead the creation and development of innovative sweet flavours, tea flavours, encapsulated flavours, and other specialized flavour profiles for a wide range of applications in the food and beverage industry.• Collaborate with customers to understand their unique requirements, prepare prototypes, and deliver tailored flavour solutions that exceed expectations.• Drive research and innovation in flavour technology, exploring new raw materials, analytical methods, and cutting-edge techniques such as encapsulation to maintain a competitive edge.• Ensure all flavours meet strict regulatory, sensory, and quality standards, complying with both local and international guidelines.• Work closely with R&D, sales, marketing, and production teams to align flavour development initiatives with broader business objectives.• Provide mentorship and guidance to junior flavourists, fostering a collaborative and innovative team environment.• Take full ownership of the profitability of the flavour portfolio, optimising cost-efficiency while maintaining the highest product quality.• Visit the facility periodically to oversee projects, address challenges, and engage with on-site teams to ensure seamless execution. (If as a consultant)QualificationsEducation: Graduate/Post-Graduate in Food Technology or a related field.Experience: A minimum of 10 to 20 years of hands-on experience in flavour creation and development, with demonstrated expertise in sweet flavours, modified properties, and encapsulation techniques.Technical Skills• Expertise in flavour creation techniques and sensory evaluation to develop impactful and market-driven flavour solutions.• Proficient in using/understanding analytical instruments such as Gas Chromatography-Mass Spectrometry (GC-MS) and in-depth knowledge of raw materials.• Strong understanding of global and local regulatory standards affecting flavour production and application.• Proficiency in advanced encapsulation and delivery technologies for flavours and flavours with modifying properties.• To conceptualise and innovate new flavour trends and develop them. Behavioral and Leadership Skills• Strong leadership skills with the ability to inspire and manage multidisciplinary teams.• Creative problem-solving abilities to tackle complex challenges in flavour innovation.• Excellent communication skills to effectively liaise with internal teams, external stakeholders, and customers.• A strategic mindset focusing on profitability, efficiency, and long-term business growth.Salary & Benefits• Competitive salary and benefits package, aligned with industry standards and reflective of the candidate's experience and expertise.• Flexibility to work remotely with periodic visits to the facility.(as consultant)• Opportunity to contribute to a dynamic, innovative, and growth-oriented organisation.
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SearchLight HR | Senior Flavorist