Location: Mumbai-R&D Lab, India
Department: Research & Development
Company Overview:
At General Mills, we’re on a mission to make food the world loves. We are a company that values being a force for good, a place to expand learning, explore new perspectives, and reimagine possibilities every day. We seek individuals who bring their best, who are bold thinkers with big hearts, ready to challenge one another and grow together. Join us on our journey to become the undisputed leader in food.
Job Overview:
As a Senior Scientist I for Innovation, Technology, and Quality (ITQ) at our Mumbai-R&D Lab in India, you will play a vital role in advancing technical strategies and initiatives to support the growth of existing products and the development of new products, primarily within the bakeries business, with a strong focus on the NDWT (Non-Dairy Whipped Toppings) portfolio. Your role involves driving innovation strategy, developing pipelines, executing product launches, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to meet consumer and operator needs.
Main Responsibilities:
- Lead renovation and innovation projects to drive business growth within the allocated product portfolio.
- Design, develop, and commercialize products that meet consumer, business, and manufacturing constraints.
- Develop and execute robust technical plans to manage and mitigate technical risks.
- Collaborate effectively with operations to take projects from concept to commercialization.
- Drive the development and qualification of High Margin Margin (HMM) ideas.
- Ensure adherence to food safety principles throughout product development.
- Collaborate with suppliers, technical partners, and external partners to bring innovative solutions and technologies to General Mills.
- Provide technical leadership for product launches, margin management projects, and cost-saving initiatives.
- Network, collaborate, and influence various functions within General Mills.
- Champion the protection and creation of Intellectual Property (IP) and facilitate knowledge sharing within ITQ.
Education and Experience:
- Minimum Degree Requirements: Masters in Food & Allied Science or Technology.
- Preferred Degree Requirements: Masters.
- Minimum years of related experience required: 5 years in R&D of Non-Dairy Whipped Toppings.
- Preferred years of related experience: 6-8 years.
Specific Job Experience or Skills Needed:
- Resilient and adaptable to changing priorities.
- Skilled in assessing risks and making quality decisions.
- Innovative mindset and ability to bring ideas to life.
- Strong business acumen and communication skills.
- Building and leveraging a diverse network.
- Ownership and delivery of differentiated products and solutions.
- Global perspective and cross-cultural communication.
- Possibility thinking and problem-solving skills.
Join our dynamic team as a Senior Scientist I and be part of our commitment to delivering remarkable products and solutions. Your expertise in R&D and innovation will help shape the future of our food products and contribute to our mission of making food the world loves.
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