The Company

Large Australian food business with a reputation for excellence and innovation in one the FMCG industries largest food categories. Well established in providing branded and private label across FMCG grocery retailers and QSR groups this business has a number of brands that are easily recognizable and are known for their quality, value and delicious flavour. Due to continued growth they are expanding their food technologist team.

The Role

Based at the Beresfield site ( Newcastle region) you will be part of a agile and cohesive team that work closely together to deliver results. You will be supported and nurtured to be at your best and given opportunities to be stretched and grow!

Your key responsibilities would include (but not limited) to the following

- Provide technical support cross your portfolio, developing new products, identifying efficiency improvements, managing cost across projects and identifying commercial opportunities
- Ensure legislation for food standards and external quality standards & processes are adhered to when commercialising new products
- Ensure projects follow the NPD Stage Gate Process to ensure key metrics are achieved in commercialising new products
- Ensure internal procedures are followed when commercialising new products (e.g., line trial reports, NIP & Organoleptic testing, Product Specification Development, PLM maintenance etc.)




- Attend regular meetings with key stakeholders at the manufacturing site
- Adheres to all WHS & Environmental policies and procedures
- Attend and conduct store visits to review competitor products and conduct analysis on these products.
- Act as a professional and enthusiastic product development team member.
- Effectively supporting, living and communicating the vision and values of the organisation

About You

- Positive personality
- High level of attention to detail
- A solution orientated outlook and have the ability to identify opportunities
- Possess exceptional verbal and written communication skills
- Competent computer skills
- An advanced knowledge of Microsoft Excel
- Be able to work and communicate within a team environment
- Enthusiastic and Passionate about food and development of products in this sector.
- Hands on approach
- Degree in Food Science or a related discipline.
- 2 year's plus in a Food Technology role within the food category a must
- You enjoy the New Product Development process and thrive on delivering results
- Desire to develop your career to the next level in a thriving FMCG food business that provide great career advancement
- Suit a Visa holder wanting to gain regional experience.

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📌 Food Technologist - FMCG Food (New South Wales)
🏢 Tanner Menzies
📍 New South Wales