Job Description
The Company
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Our client is an emerging food manufacturer establishing a greenfield operation in Pakenham, with production planned to commence in mid ****.
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With a strong focus on innovation, quality, and healthier formulations, the business is investing heavily in research-led product development. Working closely with an external R&D; body, they are building a unique portfolio of next-generation products designed to disrupt the market.
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The Roles
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Reporting directly to the Managing Director, this Senior Food Technologist role will be instrumental in developing a completely new product range from the ground up. The role will manage end-to-end New Product Development, from ideation through to commercialisation.
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Key responsibilities include:
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Leading end-to-end NPD from concept, trials, and scale-up to commercial launch
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Developing new age wet and dry sauce applications from scratch
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Collaborating with an external R&D; partner to accelerate innovation and technical development
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Conducting trials, sensory evaluation, and shelf-life testing
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Ensuring formulations meet food safety, quality, and regulatory requirements
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Translating creative ideas into scalable, manufacturable products
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Working cross-functionally with operations, quality, and commercial teams
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Contributing fresh thinking, energy, and originality to build a standout product range
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This is a hands-on, high-energy role suited to technologists who thrive in fast-paced, greenfield environments and are excited by true innovation.
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Requirements
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The ideal candidate will bring:
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Degree qualification in Food Science, Food Technology, or a related discipline
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Proven experience managing end-to-end Recent Product Development in food manufacturing
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Strong technical expertise in relevant product category:n
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Wet and dry sauce formulation, seasoning, and flavour systems
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Experience working with external R&D; partners or research organisations
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High creativity, curiosity, and a passion for developing new, market-leading products
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Strong understanding of food safety, quality, and regulatory requirements
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Ability to work autonomously while influencing senior stakeholders
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A proactive, energetic mindset with the drive to bring bold ideas to life
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📌 Senior Food Technologist - Sauce Development (Melbourne)
🏢 Aspect Personnel
📍 Melbourne