R&D Manager – Ice Cream
Heritage Foods Ltd. · Hyderabad
- Experience2–7 yrs
- SalaryNot disclosed
- Work modeonsite
- Levelmid
- Posted21 Sept 2026
About Heritage Foods Ltd.
Heritage Foods Ltd. is hiring in Hyderabad in consumer goods. This role looks for around 2+ years of experience.
Skills
- Ice cream formulations
- Ice cream ingredients
- Ice cream processing
- Product development
- Sensory evaluation
- Product validation
- Plant-scale trials
- Food safety
- Quality compliance
- Regulatory compliance
- Food technology
- Process improvement
- Cost optimization
- Project management
The role
An ice cream research and development manager at a consumer goods company develops formulations, conducts sensory evaluation and leads food product development, with expertise in food technology and plant-scale trials. The role drives commercialization and process improvement across production and quality operations.
Full job description
🍦 We’re Hiring | R&D Manager – Ice Cream 🧪📍 Location: Hyderabad
Heritage Foods is looking for an experienced R&D Manager – Ice Cream to lead product development, innovation and process improvement initiatives.❌ Candidates without direct Ice Cream R&D experience will NOT be considered.
🔹 Key Responsibilities🔬 Lead new product development & innovation👅Develop and improve ice cream formulations, recipes and processes🧪Conduct trials, sensory evaluation and product validation💰Drive cost optimization while maintaining product quality and consistency🏭 Work closely with Production, Quality, Procurement and Marketing teams📋Ensure compliance with food safety, quality and regulatory requirements🤝Support scale-up and successful commercialization of new products
🎯 Must-Have Experience✅ Mandatory experience in R&D / Product Development of Ice Cream✅ Strong knowledge of ice cream formulations, ingredients and processing✅ Experience in new product development and plant-scale trials✅ Experience in FMCG / Dairy / Ice Cream industry preferred✅ Strong analytical, problem-solving and project management skills
🎓 Qualification: B.Tech/M.Tech – Dairy/Food Technology or relevant qualification