Spencers Retail Ltd Kolkata : Food Technologist/ R&D Manager

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Spencer’s Retail Limited is one of India’s largest and fastest growing multi-format retailers with 400 stores, including 32 large format stores across 66 cities in India. Spencer’s focuses on verticals like food and grocery, fruit and vegetables, electrical and electronics, home and office essentials, garments and fashion accessories, toys, food and personal care, music and books. Established in 1996, Spencer’s has become a popular destination for shoppers in India with hypermarkets and convenient stores catering to various shopping needs of its large consumer base.

Designation Food Technologist/ R&D Manager

Job Description
1. Bench top/ Pilot Plant development/ formulation of food products
2. Product Testing- Physical, Chemical, Analytical & Shelf life testing of foods.
3. Scale up & Commercialization of products developed at a 3rd party vendor
4. Sensory Evaluation of Foods.
5. Ingredient sourcing & specification development of the new products developed.
6. Shelf Life testing of food products.
7. PFA Foods application to label and food design.

Desired Profile
1. Food formulation & culinary ability.
2. Food Testing skills- chemical, physical and analytical
3. PFA Foods knowledge
4. Sensory Evaluation
5. Ingredient functioning & vendor sourcing
6. Knowledge of food manufacturing processes, GMP’s HACCP and commercialization of food products at a 3rd party
7. Knowledge of product R&D from concept to finished product (commercial)
8. Verbal, written, computer (excel), communication & math skills.

Minimum of 6-10 years of work experience in product development of packaged/ processed foods (sauces, jams, biscuits, baked, snacks, ready to eat, juices, beverages)

Experience 6 - 10 Years
Industry Type Retailing
Functional Area Healthcare, Medical, R&D
Education UG - Any Graduate - Any Specialization
PG - Any PG Course - Any Specialization,Post Graduation Not Required
Location Kolkata
Keywords Bench top, Pilot Plant development, formulation of food products, Physical testing, Chemical testing, Analytical testing, Shelf life testing of foods, Commercialization of products, Food Technologist, PFA Foods, Kolkata, product R&D, R&D.

Contact Ms Opal Nicola Ireland
SPENCERS RETAIL LTD
Website http://www.spencersretail.com
Job Posted 03 Apr
Reference R&D-04-09

Spencer's Retail Limited,
1st Floor, Duncan House, 31, Netaji Subhas Road,
Kolkata - 700001
Tel: +91-33-44115600

[DEBASISH CHAKRABORTY]

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[Guest Poster]

Gopirajah R.

gopi_foodengr AT rediffmail.com Mobile: +919843665774
Contact address: Permanent address:
No.27, Periyar Street No.4/365, Annai Illam
Masakkali palayam Naduvakalappal
Coimbatore-641 015 Mannargudi-614 710

Objective
Seeking a responsible post with an opportunity for professional challenge and growth to support and enhance co-operative objectives of the company.

Experience Summary
Dates Organization Role
12-October-2007 ABT Industries Limited(Dairy division) Technical officer
to
12-April-2008
(6 months)

Academic profile:
Degree Year Percentile
M.Tech (Food Processing Engineering)
Karunya university, Coimbatore 2008-2010 CGPA: 8.56/10
(current )
PG diploma in Dairy Technology
Annamalai university, Chidambaram 2007-2008 First class
(distinction)
B.Tech (Food Processing Engineering)
Tamil Nadu Agricultural University, Coimbatore 2003-2007
CGPA: 8.01/10
(First class)

Strengths & Skills
- HACCP and ISO 22000 implementation and document verification.
- Hands on training in HPLC organized by the Department of Biotechnology, Karunya University from 7th to 9th January, 2010.
- Production management, quality assurance, man power allocation, new product development, Application of Nanotechnology in Food, Design of heat transfer equipments
- Computer: Auto CAD software, C & C ++ language and additional knowledge on MS projects (Word, Excel, PowerPoint and access) with good typing speed
- Strong analytical and problem solving skills
- Rank first in class among 12 graduates, Enthusiastic & passionate towards work

Project
Title Duration Result
Preservation of cauliflower by Minimal Processing 2 semesters(210 days) Shelf life increased to about 20 days
Optimization of product and system parameters of millet based extruded snacks using Response Surface Methodology October 2009 to April 2010 (7 months) Screw speed, Barrel temperature and feed composition were optimised to give maximum Expansion ratio, WAI and WSI with minimum bulk density

In-Plant Training
Name of the union Duration Assignments done
Erode District Co-operative Milk Producer’s Union Limited,
Cithode, Tamilnadu state
India
80 days
1. Implementation of HACCP In Dairy Industry and

2. Optimization of process parameters in khoa making
Indian Institute of Crop Processing Technology( IICPT ) 5 days Advances in Food Microbial technology

Equipments handled Work done
1. HPLC Quantified the caffeine content in coffee powder
2. Lyophilizer Studies on egg powder from whole egg
3. Extruder Optimization of extruded snacks
4. Spray drier Manufacture of fruit powder
5. Retort Processing Retort packaging of tender coconut water
6. Tubular and plate heat exchanger Pasteurisation of Milk and fruit juices
7. Texture analyzer Hardness of cauliflower and crispiness

Areas of Interest
Dairy, Bakery and Confectionery, Fruit & Vegetable Processing, Spices and Plantation (Production & Quality positions)

Personal Details
Father Name : Mr. Rajamanickam ( Retired Railway Employee)
Date of Birth : 21-01-1986
Gender : Male
Nationality : Indian
Religion and caste : Hindu - SC
Marital Status : Single
Languages known : English, Tamil ,Hindi, Sanskrit

Seminars attended and publications
- Best poster award at National Conference on “Food Security & Entrepreneurship Development Through Innovation” held at Thrissur during 29 & 30th September 2008
- Presented poster at National Seminar on “Sustaining The Food and Nutritional Security Through Processing And Preservation of Foods” held at Annamalai University on 18th & 19th of march 2009
- Participated 40th ISAE Annual convention and symposium in “Energy Management for
Sustainable Rural Development”
- Presented poster at International Conference organised by IICPT at Thanjavur on 28th-30th September 2009 with additional one day HACCP workshop programme.
- Done oral presentation on “Supercritical Fluid Extraction in Food Technology” in the National Level Symposium at TNAU, Coimbatore on 13th October 2009.
- Presented poster at 20th ICFOST in the focal theme of “Specialized Processed Food for Health and Nutrition: Technology & Delivery” during 21-23rd December 2009, held at NIMHANS-Bangalore. Souvenir, p-148(FV-23)
- Certified one day programme on Food Industry Quality and Safety organized by “Ministry of Micro Small and Medium Enterprises” (MSME) development institute during 6th December 2009, held at Coimbatore
- Done oral presentation on “Optimization of millet based soy fortified extruded snacks using RSM” at National seminar in Karunya university, Coimbatore on 28th January 2010.

[Dr. Dhiraj Kumar]

Dear Sir,
I did my M.F.Sc.(F.R.M.) from CIFE Mumbai.I have worked as a Quality Assurance Officer in R.K.Foodland Pvt. Ltd.,Mumbai.I have worked in Frigerio Conserva Allana Ltd.,Mourigram,Kolkata,a seafood processing & export firm as a Seafood Technologist-QA.If you accept my candidature I can be contacted at Mobile No. 09967980396 or email- dhirajthakur75 AT yahoo.com .
Awaiting for reply,
With Regds,
Dr. Dhiraj Kumar

[Guest]

Respected Sir/Madam,

I, Ashmita Banerjee, has completed my M.Sc. in Industrial Fisheries under Cochin University of Science And Technology in the year 2010. I am a fresher. I will be highly obliged to you if you will kindly provide me with an opportunity to work in your company.

Thanking You,
Ashmita Banerjee

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Thanks & regards,
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[deepak ranjan mohanty]

deepak, completed post graduate programme in retail management with LSCM and HR specialization

[huma parween]

a fresher in food technology with 77.4% marks in post graduation

[Guest]

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My name is Sourik Roy.i am a b.tech food technologist.i was working at mps.but now i am finding a job.my contact no is-.

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Sir,
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CURRICULUM VITAE
RITAM DAS
Email : ritamdas26 AT gmail.com

- Presently working as a Line Chemist in SAJ Food Products Pvt. Ltd (Bisk-Farm) of Bakery section at Siliguri Unit (WB).
- Educational Qualifications :
- DIPLOMA(FOOD PROCESSING TECHNOLOGY)
UNIVERSITY Year of Passing Semester Percentage Division

WBSCTE 2008 1st 77.6
2009 2nd 75.3 I Distinction
2009 3rd 84.3
2010 4th 84.6
2011 5th 85.7
2011 6th 89.8
- B Sc. (Pure)

UNIVERSITY/BOARD Year of Passing Percentage Division
Calcutta University 2009 49.3 II
- Computer Skills
- Operating system : WINDOWS
- Worked with MS Office 2007
- Basic programming knowledge in C
- Internet
- Training
Industrial training at Bhagirathi Milk Producer’s Union Ltd. ( Murshidabad)
- Team Size : 2
- Duration : 7days
- Project : Production & Quality control in Dairy Plant
- Work Experiences

Worked as a Quality Controller in IFB Agro Industries Ltd.(Marine Div)(for 6 months)
- Industry Visited :
- Bhagirathi Beverages Pvt. Ltd
- Diamond Beverage (Coca Cola) Pvt. Ltd.
- Seminar Delivered :
Interactive and innovative food packaging
- Career Objective :
I want to build my career in a reputed organization and exploit myself in the corporate world. I would like to work with dedication and learn the ethos of the corporate life. Being a part of an esteemed corporate sector I want to give a professional impetus to my academic foundation and then boost to the stage to receive appreciation. I think that working in a reputed organization like yours will provide an efficient runway to take-off to a smart career.
- Declaration :
I hereby declare that the above-mentioned particulars are true to the best of my knowledge.

Place : Kolkata, West Bengal (RITAM DAS)

[Guest]

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Please forward me the process of so...
waiting for a reply..