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Shruti Deshmankar

Pune

Summary

Senior R&D executive with extensive technical expertise in the food industry. Proficient in new product development, standard operating procedure creation, nutritional analysis, ingredient functionality, and food safety compliance. Recognized for commitment to quality and comprehensive product knowledge, from raw material assessment to market-ready solutions. Effective communicator with experience in public speaking and team training.

Overview

2
2
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Senior R&D Executive

FOODBEE, Food Technology Consultants
Pune
01.2025 - Current
  • Led product development for a wide range of categories including RTE spice blends, millet-based snacks, protein bars, instant mixes (soups, smoothies, dhokla, cake, gulab jamun), pickles, and KFC-style fried chicken.
  • Worked extensively with flavours, oleoresins, food additives, and seasoning blends to develop and customize product profiles.
  • Conducted GAP analysis audit at a spice manufacturing plant and suggested practical process improvements.
  • Delivered training sessions on hygiene practices, FSSAI compliance, and documentation requirements for production staff.
  • Designed and documented Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for production and quality assurance.
  • Prepared nutritional value charts, created label content, and ensured compliance with FSSAI labelling guidelines.
  • Evaluated and selected the best quality raw materials based on technical and sensory parameters.
  • Took ownership of difficult product developments—worked continuously for up to two months on challenging formulations until results were achieved.
  • Performed shelf-life studies, sensory evaluations, and ensured regulatory compliance for all new product launches.

Junior R&D Executive

FOODBEE, Food Technology Consultants
Pune
01.2024 - 12.2024
  • Assisted in basic product trials and sample preparation in the lab.
  • Coordinated with ingredient suppliers and distributors across India to gather samples and support cost-effective sourcing.
  • Gained hands-on exposure to food processing techniques like retort processing, canning, freeze-drying, and dehydration.
  • Supported senior team members during product tastings, documentation, and daily lab tasks.
  • Helped with maintaining lab inventory and ensuring ingredients and samples were well organized.

Business Assistant – Family Business, Nashik

Roopraj, Clothing Store
Pune
06.2023 - 11.2023
  • Assisted in daily operations, customer handling, and inventory planning.
  • Developed business discipline, client communication skills, and an entrepreneurial mindset.

Education

M.Sc. Biotechnology

KTHM College
Nashik
05-2023

Bachelor of Science - Biotechnology

KTHM College
Nashik
06-2021

Skills

  • New product development
  • Standard operating procedures
  • Nutritional labeling
  • Compliance audits
  • Quality assessment
  • Shelf-life evaluation
  • Ingredient expertise
  • Public speaking
  • Team communication
  • Process technologies
  • Problem-solving skills

Languages

Marathi
First Language
English
Proficient (C2)
C2
Hindi
Proficient (C2)
C2

Certification

  • FOSTAC's Food Safety Supervisor Training Course on Advanced Manufacturing Under FSSAI
  • Food Safety and Standards (packaging, labeling, and display)
  • Internal auditor as per ISO 22000 and Internal Auditor Skill Development as per ISO 19011:2018
  • HACCP and ISO 22000:2018

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Senior R&D Executive

FOODBEE, Food Technology Consultants
01.2025 - Current

Junior R&D Executive

FOODBEE, Food Technology Consultants
01.2024 - 12.2024

Business Assistant – Family Business, Nashik

Roopraj, Clothing Store
06.2023 - 11.2023

M.Sc. Biotechnology

KTHM College

Bachelor of Science - Biotechnology

KTHM College
Shruti Deshmankar