Founded in ****, KENT WORLDWIDE is a family-owned US company built around specialty ingredients and consumer brands.
Over the years,the businesshas become known around the world for our strength in manufacturing and marketing.
At Kent Consumer Brands APAC, our ambition is to create joyful memories every day, foreverybody,around the world.
Fornearly acentury, our core values of Honesty, Quality, Safety, Timeliness, Win-Win Partnerships and Curiosity have shaped our culture and long-term success.
We are a fast-growing,values-drivenorganisationwith a strong portfolio of trusted brands including Frosty Boy,Sqwincher, Breeder's Choice and World's Best Cat Litter.
With multiple manufacturing sites across Australia and the USand products sold in more than 70 countries, we are proud to employ hundreds of people who are passionate about quality,sustainabilityand innovation.
Joining us means being part of a supportive, growth-oriented business that invests in its people, itsbrandsand its future.
Bringnew ideasto life in a hands-on product development role spanning pet treats, pet supplements, birdseedand cat litter.
Working within our Research & Development team, you will collaborate across the business and with external partners to support products frominitialbriefand formulation through trials, testing,packagingand launch.
This isa great opportunityfor anearly-career technologist who enjoys variety, practical problem-solvingand seeing products progress from concept to market.
Whatyou'llbe doing
Review customer and internal briefs and support current product formulations, ingredientresearchand competitor reviews.
Prepare for andparticipatein production trials, capturingaccuratedata, equipment settings,outcomesand next steps.
Coordinate trial requests and pre- and post-trial activities with R&D;, Operations,



Quality and Planning.
Manage product samples,specificationsand chemical,microbiologicaland sensory testing.
Support product labelling,claims validation and artwork reviews to meet customer, regulatory and business requirements.
Work with customers and suppliers on artwork, packagingrequirementsand print-ready files.
Prepareaccurateproduct documentation, including batch sheets, trial reports, productcodesand internal and customer specifications.
Partner with Quality to support product safety,shelf-life,testingand compliance requirements.
About you
Some experience in Pet Food or Animal Nutrition is preferable
A minimum experience of 3 years with exposure to product development, manufacturing, laboratory work and/or quality would be beneficial
A basic understanding of packaging is desirable.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with excellent attention to detail.
Confidence making sound decisions and knowing when to seek advice or escalate an issue.
Strong communicationand collaboration skills, with the ability to work across multiple teams and priorities.
A proactive,accountableand resilient approach to learning and delivering results.
Build broad, end-to-end experience across a diverse portfolio of consumer products.
Work closely with experienced R&D; and cross-functional teams in a practical manufacturing environment.
Contribute directly to products from concept through to commercial launch.
Join a collaborative team where innovation,accountabilityand continuous learning are encouraged.
Apply now
If you are keen to grow your product development career andhelpbring innovative products tomarket, we would love to hear from you.
Pleasesubmityour resume and a brief cover letter outlining your relevant experience and interest in the role.
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