Food R&D Technologist - Potato Frozen Foods (PSS07828)

About the Company

A leading diversified business group in Bangladesh, the organization operates across agri-products, marine foods, textiles, and manufacturing, employing over 20,000 people and serving multiple export markets. With a strong supply chain, cold storage infrastructure, and partnerships with more than 6,000 potato growers, it is expanding into high-value frozen and processed potato products. This venture combines the agility of a new food manufacturing initiative with the stability and scale of a large, established group.

Position Overview

The Food Technologist – Frozen Potato Products (French Fries) will support the end-to-end development and production of frozen potato products. Reporting to the Director and Head of Food R&D, the role focuses on building, testing, optimizing, and commercializing products for domestic and international markets. It offers a hands-on opportunity to shape a new manufacturing line from the ground up in a high-growth product category.

Key Responsibilities

Lead R&D trials for frozen potato products, including French fries, potato snacks, and ready-to-cook items.
Support scale-up from pilot testing to commercial production.
Optimize product consistency, taste, quality, and shelf life.
Drive production improvements across cutting, frying, freezing, and packaging processes.
Conduct sensory evaluations, benchmarking, and competitive product analysis.
Collaborate with engineering and operations teams to refine process parameters.
Support the new product development pipeline over time.

Required Experience & Qualifications

Experience: 3–5 years in food technology, preferably with frozen potato or ready-to-cook processed foods.
Leadership: Experience working with commercial production lines at 1 ton/hr scale and above.
Technical Expertise: Knowledge of freezing technologies, product formulation, and QSR-grade standards.
Location: Based in India or nearby South Asian markets; willingness to relocate to Dhaka, Bangladesh and travel as required.

Why Consider this Opportunity?

Build a new frozen potato product line from scratch within an established business ecosystem.
Gain exposure to regional markets with cultural familiarity, especially for India-based professionals.
Work in a high-visibility role reporting directly to senior leadership.
Access a strong career growth path with increasing responsibility as the business scales.
Contribute to a fast-growing category in South Asia focused on food technology and frozen product innovation.