Purpose & Scope of the Job

The Technical Lead is empowered to lead and manage a team of Application Technologists, a Flavourist and a Creation Assistant supporting the business segments of Beverage, Sweet & Dairy. The Technical Lead – Beverage, Sweet & Dairy – as a key member of the Oceania Commercial Management Team and Regional Innovation Team, will be instrumental in building exceptional local technical skills, competencies, category management and best in class project management within the Oceania Innovation Centre. Driving innovation and technology and collaborating closely with the sales leads and their key account management teams will be imperative to achieving Sales and New Win Revenue ambitions.

Main Responsibilities & Duties

- Being able to transition seamlessly between bench work and people management as well as lead and coach a diverse and highly talented Technical Beverage, Sweet and Dairy team.
- Develop segment strategy with Marketing and Commercial Team Leads and act as a technical lead for the sub-functional groups, in order to drive technical solutions excellence within the organisation, according to business objectives and within budget.
- Provide updates to senior management for all internal and external technical activities including the performance achieved against all objectives.
- Set the segment strategy in partnership with the Marketing and Commercial Leads for the Oceania technical organisation, align & recruit resources to support the overall business objectives and set the optimum structures and ways of working as required to meet the Oceania business sales and recent win revenue targets.




- As a core member of the Oceania Commercial Management Team, act as the segment technical contact in senior strategic forums and represent the segment technical function for key projects.
- Lead and develop the technical teams through ongoing coaching and training to achieve optimal performance. Plan training and overseas opportunities for team members. Increase connectivity to the other regional innovation centers.
- Own the infolow screening, allocation and monitoring process for segment projects together with the sales teams to ensure best resources are assigned at all times. Develop processes for continuous improvement.
- Guide and support the formulation and development of innovative new products to meet market and customer requirements in the Oceania sub-region.
- Budget and plan for OPEX and CAPEX and ensure the labs are equipped to provide cutting edge support to customers.
- Represent the Oceania Business in Regional and Global forums, steering committees for major new initiatives, projects, innovation programs and forums where appropriate.
- Liaise with Givaudan colleagues in the Asia Pacific region and other regions, including the regional Innovation team and S+T. Collaborate closely with local and Regional Marketing on proactive new product concepts.




- Drive innovation and technology and provide senior level technical support to major customers when needed. Develop robust relationships at key customers to support sales activities.
- Maintain optimal operational safety and hygiene for the labs and also protection of the environment.

Reporting

Line Manager: Commercial Director, Oceania – Taste & Wellbeing

Direct Reports: Technical Management Team (6); Total Technical Team (16)

Job Requirements

Education & Knowledge

- University degree in Food Science and Technology or related subject
- Formal on-the-job training in food processing, design and formulation
- Excellent sense of smell and taste and driven by innovation
- Knowledge of general food & nutra applications and business
- Commercial acumen, preferably in B2B and/or B2C
- Computer skills and familiar with all major software used

Experience

- At least 8 years experience in a food and beverage related R&D; field
- At least 5 years Leadership experience managing teams
- Broad technical food Application skills
- Demonstrated leadership skills
- Comfortable working in a large matrix business

Job Specific Competencies

- Excellent technical individual and leadership skills and ability to drive change and top performance
- Excellent communication and presentation skills
- Ability to represent Givaudan to customers and build strong customer relationships
- Strong communication
- Robust motivator and problem solving abilities
- Ability to work under pressure and deliver results

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📌 Technical Lead - Beverage Sweet & Dairy- Oceania (City of Sydney)
🏢 Givaudan
📍 City of Sydney