Research And Development Manager

About Company

House of Spices is a leading South Asian Food manufacturer and distributor in North America (USA & Canada) and has been delivering pure and quality products for over 50 years with 9 distribution centers throughout North America. We have our own brands and have exclusivity for distributing our partner brands in US / Canada. Our vision is to bring our culture alive through the celebration of authentic ethnic food, flavor and families.

Our mission is to provide consumers easy access to all authentic ethnic food and flavors across the North American marketplace with a will to win. Visit  to know more.

JOB DESCRIPTION

This position will be responsible for developing and scaling recipes for South Asian ready-to-eat food products, ensuring that formulations can be successfully commercialized in collaboration with vendors and manufacturing partners. The ideal candidate must have expertise in  global food safety systems, international regulatory affairs, new product development (NPD), and quality management systems (QMS) , with hands-on experience in  USA, Canada, and other global regulatory frameworks .

Key Responsibilities:

Product Development & Innovation
Developing new recipes  for ready-to-eat South Asian food products, including gravies, pickles, sweets, parathas, naan, and more.
Modify and scale recipes  for large-scale production while ensuring consistency in taste, texture, and shelf stability.
Stay ahead of  global food trends  and introduce innovative, clean-label, and consumer-friendly food products.
Work closely with the marketing and sales teams to  align product innovation with market demand .
Process & Production Scale-up
Collaborate with vendors, co-packers, and manufacturers to  scale up R&D formulations into full-scale production .
Ensure process optimization, ingredient sourcing, and cost efficiency without compromising quality.
Conduct  pilot plant trials  and oversee first production runs to maintain product integrity.
Food Safety & Regulatory Compliance
Ensure  full compliance with USA, Canada and FSSAI regulations .
Implement and maintain  HACCP, BRC, and FSSC standards  to meet global food safety requirements.
Work with regulatory teams to obtain necessary product approvals and certifications for international markets.
Quality Assurance & Sensory Evaluation
Establish and oversee  sensory testing panels  to ensure products meet consumer expectations.
Utilize  advanced analytical instruments  like  HPLC, spectrophotometer, rapid-visco analyzer, and microscopy  for product evaluation.
Troubleshoot and resolve product quality issues in collaboration with QA teams.
Cross-functional Collaboration & Project Management
Lead  cross-functional teams  across R&D, operations, and marketing to ensure product launches meet business objectives.
Develop and manage timelines for  new product development projects , from ideation to market launch.
Prepare  technical documentation, SOPs, and reports  for R&D projects.

Supervisory Responsibility
This position has no direct supervisory responsibilities but does serve as a coach and mentor for other positions in the department.

Position Type/Expected Hours of Work
This is a full-time position. Days and hours of work are Monday through Friday.

Travel
Extensive travel is expected for this position.

Preferred

Education and Experience
Bachelor's/Master's/PhD in Food Science, Food Technology, or a related field.
8+ years of experience in R&D, food product development, or food technology, preferably in South Asian cuisine and ready-to-eat food segments.
Hands-on experience with global food regulatory standards (USA FDA, CFIA Canada, and FSSAI).
Expertise in commercial food production processes, ingredient functionality, and sensory science.

Experience with HACCP, BRC, FSSC certifications, and food safety audits.
Ability to scale recipes from lab to commercial production with a focus on quality, efficiency, and cost-effectiveness.
Strong project management skills with experience in cross-functional team leadership.
Knowledge of packaging technologies and shelf-life extension techniques.

AAP/EEO Statement
House of Spices Inc; provides  equal employment opportunity  to all individuals regardless of their race, color, creed, religion, gender, age, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by state, federal, or local law.

Other Duties
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.