Product Technologist – Food/FMCG

Salt Search is partnering with a global FMCG company who has state of art manufacturing facilities throughout Australia & the globe and hiring!!

This role will manage execution of Product related New Product Development (NPD) projects and improvement initiatives at factory level.

Product Technologist – Food/FMCG

Location: Regional NSW

Offering $110K + super + Relocation package

Min 3 years FMCG exp required

Reporting to the Applications Group Manager and being a custodian of Product and Process for the Factory.

Key responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Lead product trials at Factory level with focus on line performance, cost efficiency on time delivery and product quality.
• Ensure compliant products are developed and maintained through the Innovation and Renovation and Product Performance processes to meet internal and external regulations.
• Support shelf-life, storage handling, laboratory and ingredient tests for validation of new and existing products and changes in specifications in collaboration with QA.
• Apply company’s Continuous Excellence methodology to initiate or participate in focused problem solving; identify and implement cost reductions.
• Organise and document factory trials including process and validation of new products and changes in specifications.
• Develop relationships with all key existing (and new) material suppliers.
• Implement product related quality and compliance directives. Drive quality improvements in our product cosmetics and product nutrition.
• Ensure development of competencies and knowledge at the shop floor. Source & utilise training materials available internally or externally (or develop training materials as appropriate).
• Coordinate & Implement LEAN Design initiatives arising from product competitiveness analyses.
• Actively participate in NCE & TPM pillars and activities as directed by your manager, including attendance at daily operational reviews, delivering to the requirements outlined in the methodology

What will make you successful:

• Joining a collaborative team of specialists, you will be a strong team player with a drive to deliver quality outcomes.
• Degree in Food Science, Engineering or related field of study.
• 3+ years’ experience in product development within food manufacturing or related industries.
• Demonstrated experience to lead people (2+ years).
• Experience with project management, early risk management, and stakeholder management.
• Strong interpersonal, communication, and influencing skills.
• Knowledge of continuous improvement and problem-solving tools.
• Proven track record in delivering results by working with cross-functional teams.
• Previous experience and familiarity working with SAP preferred.

Applicants will be required to undergo pre-employment checks, including but not limited to health checks, prior to appointment to this role

Applicants must have full Australian working rights.

How to Apply:

To apply, click the link and upload your current resume in Word format only (.doc or .docx) or you may send through a copy of your latest CV to rsharma@welovesalt.com with subject line – Application for Product Technologist for a confidential discussion.

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