Technical Program Officer And R And D Extension
CurrentOrganization: Triveni Kalyan Foundation (CSR of Pidilite Industries)Job Location: Center for Agriculture and Horticulture Development-Manar (CSR of Pidilite Industries)•Spearheaded new product development, launching 20+ food products over 2 years, and scaled production across 10 food production units.•Managed end-to-end product development, from concept formulation to final market launch, including product trials and packaging design.•Supervised R&D activities, including pilot plant management and product testing using instruments like UV-visible spectrophotometer, pH meter, and rotary evaporator & Oversaw R&D laboratory equipment, managing calibration schedules and maintenance contracts.•Spearheaded quality control for food product batches (e.g., Khakhra, aromatic oils), Boosted Khakhra production by 25%, exceeding production targets, and achieved a 99.93% compliance rate for SHG products.•Optimized processes for new products such as sesame oil, mango pulp, and aromatic candles, contributing to a 25% increase in productivity.•Spearheaded Quality Control and R&D initiatives, ensuring high standards in product quality and innovation•Instrumental in installation, commissioning, and maintenance of laboratory instruments and manufacturing units•Coordinated training sessions for Self-Help Groups (SHG), empowering over 100+ women to manage food production processes independently.•Conducted 140+ training sessions, empowering 8,281 farmers and SHG members in areas such as soil analysis, Food safety, food production, and quality control.•Contributed to a 25% increase in Khakhra production, surpassing target capacity and achieving a 99.93% quality compliance rate for SHG products.•Prepared and finalized Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for product branding and compliance.•Played a key role in increasing revenue generation through business development initiatives, achieving 80% of sales revenue generated from the B2B market.
