Job Description

MISSION

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The R&D; Technologist Fillings and Decors is responsible for leading R&D; projects related to the product categories of Fruit Fillings, Cream Fillings & Decors. This includes all projects related to innovation, renovation, tailor made projects, process-production improvements, cost reduction. This role, is a key driver in the business development in the country by supporting the local sales force, including direct support to customers for the implementation of the developed products.

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AREAS OF RESPONSIBILITIES AND KEY TASKS

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- Lead new product development
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- Drive innovation through the development of new products and concepts, related to the filling and decors category, in line with local market needs and for all customer segments.
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- Drive tailor made projects for large accounts.
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- Provide R&D; support to production
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- Support feasibility studies, implementation and validation of new production lines in the factory or at customers.
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- Provide R&D; support for technical, quality issues and cost reduction initiatives.
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- Assure training and technical support to the business development team (sales, marketing) and customers
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- Active networking and technological leadership
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- Interact with Regional & Global R&D; Fillings and Decors in order to be updated on the latest Group Strategic and International Innovations & Technologies.
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- Stay updated on technological evolutions by maintaining an active network with suppliers and other partners.
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- Regulatory compliance, IP protection and data management
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- Ensure that all technical data linked to products are updated and comply with food legislation: technical data sheets, ingredient declaration, formulas.
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KEY RELATIONSHIPS

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- Internal Relationships: Sales, Marketing, Operation (Production/Quality/Engineering), Process Experts and R&D; Managers from Regional and Group R&D; teams.
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- External Relationships: Customers, Suppliers, Technology Platforms, Universities & Schools.
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EDUCATION AND WORK EXPERIENCE

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- Experience in related industry will be an advantage
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- 3-7 years of R&D;/technical experience
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- Knowledge on starch, hydrocolloids, and baked goods
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- Professional fluency in English is required for both written and verbal communication.
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- Food science, engineer or related background
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SKILLS AND COMPETENCES

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- Excellent organization, planning and project management skills
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- Hands-on mentality
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- Team player
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- Agile and proactive
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- Good communication skills
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- Good sense of synthesis
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- Multi-Task: can work in parallel on different projects
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Salary range: 90.000-100.000 AUD (depending on experience) + Superannuation + Bonus

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📌 R&D Product Development Technologist - Fillings & Decors (Victoria)
🏢 Puratos
📍 Victoria