Research & Development Manager – Bakery (Cakes & Cookies)

Saaki, Argus & Averil Consulting • Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India • Posted June 21, 2026

Location Chennai, Tamil Nadu

Job Type Full-time

Category Advertising, Marketing, Promotions, Public Relations, and Sales Managers

Posted June 21, 2026

Job Description
Lead R&D for cakes and cookies including new product development and innovation
Develop and optimize bakery formulations for taste, texture, shelf life, and cost
Conduct lab trials, pilot trials, and commercial scale-up
Work closely with Production and QA during plant trials and troubleshooting
Ensure compliance with FSSAI and food safety standards
Maintain documentation for formulations, SOPs, and trials
Lead and mentor bakery R&D team
Coordinate with Marketing, Procurement, and suppliers for product launches
Develop and improve cake and cookie formulations aligned with market trends.
Conduct R&D trials to optimize quality, shelf life, and cost.
Scale up lab recipes to commercial production and support plant trials.
Optimize baking, processing, and packaging parameters for consistency.
Collaborate with Production, QA, Marketing, and Procurement...
            

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