The Company

This is a home-grown Australian business success story, built on family values and continuousdrive to be the best in industry. They are a household name – an iconic brand, synonymous with progress, quality and innovation. They offer a range of quality products in major supermarket retailers and QSR's, as well as in local specialty outlets. This premium Australian product is locally manufactured and developed. Environment and Sustainability is taken seriously, with policies and initiatives constantly evolving to minimise impact. Due to business growth, an exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced FMCG Food Technologist. Role is located in Beresfield (north of Newcastle).

The Role – Located in Beresfield, NSW

Reporting to the NPD Commercial Manager, you will be required to be on site 5 days a week but there is flexibility with start and finish times. Your responsibilities include the following:

Support the Product Development Manager/Commercial Manager in leading the team, ensuring cohesion and providing support to Food Technologists

Ensure projects follow the NPD Stage Gate Process to ensure key metrics are achieved

Provide technical expertise across the portfolio

Take customer concepts through to commercialisation and launch

Manage and provide leadership on technical aspects of projects





Hold annual innovation sessions with key suppliers to ensure the joint development of a strong NPD pipeline

Assist the company to improve in the areas of Safety, Environmental, Quality and Compliance

About You

A solutions’ orientated outlook and the ability to identify opportunities

Process management – develop, manage and follow process with a keen eye for detail

Technical Skills – a current understanding of Australian food & quality standards and legislation to commercialise new products

Effective negotiation, decision-making and problem-solving skills

Excellent organisational skills – ability to manage diversity of projects

Leadership qualities with a hands-on approach

Exceptional verbal and written communication skills

A degree in Food Science or related discipline

A proven track record in a similar role within FMCG Food

Can be currently on a Visa and wishing to work regionally to speed up the PR process

The Benefits

Be part of a dynamic and collaborative product innovation team

Gain valuable experience ensuring future success in FMCG food manufacturing

Enjoy a supportive team setting

Be mentored by an inspirational leadership team (who are not invisible)

Charity Day and special team/company events

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📌 Senior Food Technologist - FMCG Food (Brisbane City)
🏢 Tanner Menzies
📍 Brisbane City