Job Type: Permanent position | Full time position
Job Description
Goodman Fielder Technical Manager - Indulgent Baking Create the next generation of premium bakery products at Goodman Fielder We're now looking for an experienced Technical Manager - Indulgent Baking to join our R&D; team and lead the development of premium bakery products across our Indulgent Baking portfolio.
This is a unique opportunity for a passionate Food Technologist to apply deep expertise in bakery science, ingredient functionality, fermentation and commercialisation to bring innovative products from concept to market.
About the Role
Reporting to the Head of R&D;, Technical , you will be responsible for researching, developing, testing and commercialising bakery products and manufacturing processes across a range of premium and artisan-inspired formats.
You'll combine food science with practical manufacturing expertise to optimise formulations, improve product quality and develop commercially scalable innovations that meet evolving consumer expectations.
Working closely with Manufacturing, Quality, Marketing, Procurement and external technical partners, you'll play a critical role in shaping the future of our bakery portfolio.
What You'll Be Doing
Product Development & Innovation
Develop and commercialise new bakery products from concept through to launch
Create and optimise formulations across artisan breads, sourdough, focaccia, laminated doughs and premium bakery formats
Investigate ingredient functionality and its impact on dough development, processing and finished product quality
Lead structured experimentation, prototype development and product trials
Food Science & Technical Leadership
Apply expertise in fermentation science,



dough rheology, baking chemistry and ingredient technology
Solve complex product and process challenges through scientific investigation
Improve flavour, texture, crumb structure, shelf life and overall consumer experience
Translate technical findings into practical manufacturing solutions
Commercialisation & Process Optimisation
Scale products from laboratory and pilot environments into full manufacturing operations
Partner with production teams to optimise mixing, fermentation, proofing, baking and packaging processes
Establish technical standards, product specifications and process parameters
Drive continuous improvement in product quality, consistency and manufacturing performance
Innovation & Market Trends
Identify emerging bakery ingredients, technologies and consumer trends
Evaluate global bakery innovations and assess commercial opportunities
Champion structured innovation and rapid prototyping within the business
About You
You're a highly capable Food Technologist who combines strong scientific expertise with a passion for creating exceptional bakery products.
Tertiary qualifications in Food Science, Food Technology, Food Engineering or a related discipline or significant experience in FMCG food product development and commercialisation
Demonstrated expertise in bakery formulation,



ingredient functionality and processing technologies
Strong knowledge of fermentation systems, dough rheology, baking science and shelf-life optimisation
Experience leading product trials, plant trials and commercial scale-ups
Proven ability to analyse technical problems and deliver practical solutions
Strong stakeholder management and cross-functional collaboration skills
Desirable Experience Artisan and premium bakery products
Sourdough and long fermentation systems
Laminated, sheeted or frozen dough technologies
Industrial baking operations and process optimisation
Shelf-life, texture and sensory improvement projects
Why Goodman Fielder?
At Goodman Fielder, you'll have the opportunity to work on products that consumers enjoy every day while collaborating with some of the industry's leading food science and manufacturing specialists.
What We Offer
Opportunity to shape the future of premium bakery innovation
Exposure to iconic household food brands
Collaborative and highly capable R&D; environment
Career development within a leading FMCG organisation
The chance to bring food science to life at commercial scale
About Company
At Goodman Fielder, our purpose is straightforward: to make everyday food better for everyone .
As one of Australia's leading food companies, we proudly own some of the region's most loved brands.
Driven by innovation, consumer insights and technical excellence, we're continually developing products that delight consumers while delivering commercial success.
Work Type: Full time Job Publish: ********** Job Expire: **********
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📌 Technical Manager - Indulgent Baking (Sydney)
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