MANGESH MAHULKAR
Navi Mumbai
Summary
Seeking a technocrat position will use the skills obtained through my experience for the benefit of my future employer and to substantially grow & develop the organization.
Proactive manager with demonstrated leadership abilities, strategic planning expertise and problem-solving acumen. Assists senior managers with accomplishing demanding targets by encouraging staff and coordinating resources. Methodical and well-organized in optimizing coverage to meet operational demands.
PROFESSIONAL OVERVIEW A Postgraduate M.Tech Food Technologist with 12 years' Experience of Food industry New Product Development in the area of Savoury and Seasonings Creation. New Business Development -Flavours Sales and Marketing -B2B Business Development of Extruded Snacks and Namkeen, Development of Culinary Sauces Artwork Clearance, Shelf-life study, Nutritional Health Claim, Commercialization of Product, Vendor Management, Co-ordination with SCM, Food Regulation.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Deputy Manager (Seasonings Creation & Techno Commercial)
Keva Flavours Pvt. Ltd.
11.2021 - Current
- Spearhead the creation of innovative seasoning blends for a diverse range of snack categories, including instant pasta, noodles, extruded products, instant oats, potato chips etc.
- Developed and implemented application methods for savory products, ensuring optimal flavor delivery and consumer satisfaction.
- Collaborated closely with the Quality Assurance team to establish and maintain rigorous product specifications, ensuring compliance with industry standards.
- Technical support to the production team throughout the commercialization process, facilitating smooth transitions from development to manufacturing.
- Engage with customers to thoroughly understand their requirements, offering tailored product solutions in collaboration with the New Product Research and Development (NPRD) team.
- Deliver technical support to the sales team, including site visits to key accounts, ensuring alignment between product offerings and customer needs.
- Explored and developed opportunities within the Gulf export market, expanding the reach of seasoning products internationally.
R&D Manager and Techno commercial (Seasoning)
Avon Flavours Pvt Ltd
01.2020 - 09.2021
- Seasonings Creation for Various Snacks Category: Instant Pasta, Noodles, Extruded Products, Instant Oats, Potato chips, Makhana, Soups and Namkeen, QSR Projects, etc
- Innovative RM sourcing for Seasonings Creation
- Manage R &D, Quality & Regulatory Operations
- Develop Pricing of New Product
- Understand the customer requirements and offer suitable products in consultation with NPRD to fulfill the requirements
- Provide Technical support to sales Team and also visit their site
- Vendor Development
- Market product Benchmarking
- Handling Key account- Haldiram (Delhi and Nagpur), Bikano, DFM, Balaji, Guilt Free, Parle, Pran, Euro Food, Pratap Snacks, Atop Food, Cavinckare, ITC
Manager- R&D (Privat Label- Food Division)
Aditya Birla Retail Ltd
08.2016 - 12.2019
- Company Overview: (Aditya Birla Group)
- Product development and Quality Bench marking
- Shelf-Life analysis of product &Vendor Sample Analysis as per FSSAI Standard
- Verification of ingredients as per FSSAI & regulatory aspect
- Sourcing of ingredients as per regulatory norms
- Verification of nutritional value of products & finalization of claim on given data
- To solve customer complaints given shortest time with corrective / preventive action
- Maintain and record recipes
- Responsible for the timely and right execution of product development activities including
- Sharing technology transfer documents to the third party and handling 3P operation and Quality
- Preparation of Technical Dossier
- (Aditya Birla Group)
R&D Manager & Techno commercial (Seasoning)
Avon Flavours Pvt Ltd
06.2014 - 08.2016
- Seasoning Creation for various Snacks products
- Application of Flavours
- Seasoning, Colours on various products
- Development of new application Method for snack foods
- Development of innovative seasoning as per market research
- Development of seasoning as per customer requirement
- Solve the technical problem to customer on their site
- To help the customer for their new product development
- To solve customer complaints given shortest time with corrective / preventive action
- Visited various snack food industry for business purposed and helped to solved their technical problem
- Seasoning Developed: Extruded Snacks, Namkeens, Potato chips, Instant Noodles, Flavoured Oats, Fryums, Instant Soup etc
- Key Customer: Haldiram Foods, Balaji Wafers, Pratap Snacks, Cavinkare, Apricot, Atop Foods, Parle, Vadalia Foods, Parle, Miraj Group, Euro India Fresh Foods Ltd
Assistant Manager (R&D) - (Seasoning Creation & Snack Development)
Euro India Fresh Foods Ltd.
12.2012 - 06.2014
- Development of extruded product especially on twin screw extruder
- Development of Centre-filled chocolate co-extruded product on twin screw extruder
- Hands on Experience on twin screw extruder with playing their parameters screw speed /feed rate and temperature
- Seasonings Creation for Snacks
- In house seasoning development plant set up project done
- To redress customer complaints given shortest time with corrective / preventive action
- R&D and Quality Lab Set up, FSSAI Documentation and keeping record
Education
PGDBM - Sales and Marketing Management
Welingkar Institute
01.2017
M. Tech. - Food Engineering & Technology
SLIET
Longowal, Punjab01.2012
B. Tech. - Food Technology
Dr. PDKV
Akola, Maharashtra01.2009
Skills
- New Product Development
- Seasoning Creation and Spice blend
- Regulatory Affairs
- Sensory Evolution
- Development of new application method
- Extrusion Technology
- Technical Sales
- Cost analysis and savings
- Sound skills in sales
- Sales strategies
Accomplishments
- For outstanding performance in R&D department at Euro India Fresh Food Pvt. Ltd.
- Successfully Set up inhouse Seasoning Plant at Euro India Fresh Foods Ltd.
- Successfully launched Seasonings for big Snacks Mfg.- Cheese, Cream and Onion, Aloo Chat, Tomato, Paprika Seasoning, Noodle Masala, Pudhina, Aromatic Mix, Fryums Seasonings, All Types of Chinese Seasonings etc- Avon Flavours Pvt Ltd.
- Within Short period of time Successfully launched snacks projects at Aditya Birla Retail limited (Brand Name- More).
- Successfully Completed Wafer Biscuit Project with good flavors and we achieved our NPD Sale Target at - Aditya Birla Retail Limited (Brand Name-More).
- Successfully Launched flavoured Oats Project Working with good Seasoning Housed in India-at Aditya Birla Retail Limited (Brand Name- More).
- At Keva Flavours Successfully set up savoury lab and launched seasoning for key accounts within short period of time.
- Participated in the Gulf Food 2022 and World Mithai and snack Exhibition 2021 & 2022.
Languages
English
Hindi
Marathi
Extra-Curricular Activities
RSM ASTUTE Consulting Pvt. Ltd., Mumbai, 03 Days (01/19/10 - 01/21/10), HACCP & ISO 22000-2005, Internal Audit & Training, Inter college level sports (volleyball & cricket), Intra-college level cultural competition
Professionaloverview
12, New Product Development in the area of Savoury and Seasonings Creation, New Business Development - Flavours, Sales and Marketing - B2B Business, Development of Extruded Snacks and Namkeen, Development of Culinary Sauces, Artwork Clearance, Shelf-life study, Nutritional Health Claim, Commercialization of Product, Vendor Management, Co-ordination with SCM, Food Regulation
Inplanttraining
- Warana Dairy (Kolhapur), 1 Month
- Sumul Dairy (Surat), 3 Months
Personal Information
- Date of Birth: 06/07/88
- Marital Status: Married
Research
Development of Corn Based Multi Grain High Protein Snack by using Twin Screw Extruder
Hobbies and Interests
- Playing Volleyball
- Cricket
- Cooking
- Travelling
Disclaimer
I hereby declare that the information above is true to the best of my knowledge.
Timeline
Deputy Manager (Seasonings Creation & Techno Commercial)
Keva Flavours Pvt. Ltd.
11.2021 - Current
R&D Manager and Techno commercial (Seasoning)
Avon Flavours Pvt Ltd
01.2020 - 09.2021
Manager- R&D (Privat Label- Food Division)
Aditya Birla Retail Ltd
08.2016 - 12.2019
R&D Manager & Techno commercial (Seasoning)
Avon Flavours Pvt Ltd
06.2014 - 08.2016
Assistant Manager (R&D) - (Seasoning Creation & Snack Development)
Euro India Fresh Foods Ltd.
12.2012 - 06.2014
PGDBM - Sales and Marketing Management
Welingkar Institute
M. Tech. - Food Engineering & Technology
SLIET
B. Tech. - Food Technology
Dr. PDKV
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