Research & Development Executive - Nakpro Nutrition, Nakoda Dairy Private Limited - Bangalore
(2022-03)
Sport Supplement/ Nutraceutical & Dairy products
- Led the development of Sport supplements including protein powders, pre-workouts, recovery blends, BAA formulas, electrolyte drinks and functional beverages.
- Having experience in application of whey protein & plant-based protein in cake premixes.
- Introduced novel plant-based protein blend combining pea, rice and MCTs for vegan athletes.
- Responsible for developing, implementing and launching all projects within a product line that affect production like productivity, renovation, innovation and quality projects.
- Existing products improvements or renovation based on repeat sales analysis and also worked on cost reduction projects in coordination with management.
- Plan, execute and manage the development of prototype products in the lab, pilot plant, and at production facilities.
- Performing sensory evaluation with internal teams and management for finalization of formulation or suggestions for improvements.
- Valuated the sensory attributes of food and beverages through taste tests and consumer panels.
- Conducted sensory and stability studies for flavour masking, mixability and shelf life optimization.
- Evaluate ingredients supplier for updating the raw materials and also any new requirements, maintaining the raw materials for trials.
- Participating in cross functional meetings with marketing, operations and quality assurance teams to provide input on product on product development strategies.
- Responsible for product costing, artwork clearance, preparing claims, external lab nutritional analysis and calculation, vitality documents for new and existing products.
- Preparation of recipe sheets, meeting product specifications as per the FSSAI for applying license & production related documents like BOM for new products commercialization.
- Standardized the SOPs for clean label claims, zero banned substance and informed choice certification.
- Coordinated and supported internal and external audits including FSSAI and third-party client audits and ensured full compliance through meticulous documentation and implementation of corrective actions.
- I have experience in writing web contents and blogs for the products.
- Collaborated with marketing teams to provide scientific support for CRM and marketing personal.
Product Development Executive - Wellness division, Stedman Pharmaceutical - Chennai
(2021-02 - 2022-02)
Sport/ Health/ Nutraceutical Supplement
- Sport Supplement and Health/Nutraceuticals Company Achieved reformulation of supplement in Women's health, Antioxidants, Insomnia and Immunity health.
- To review formulations for the products, for compliance with the current approval lists and regulations and provide inputs for all proposed innovations ad legal metrology regulations.
- Performed Market research & Complete Nutritional analysis of RM and PM.
- I have been an active team member for a protein powder formulation project and worked in developing an appropriate flavor for the product.
- I have experience in writing web content for the products and blog writing & technical communications form marketing personnel.
