Product Development Technologist (12-month contract)
Core
Lead end-to-end New Product Development (NPD) projects and in-house productivity activities for FMCG manufacturing, ensuring delivery from concept to full commercial manufacture.
Role type
Senior IC Product Development Technologist (NPD & Manufacturing)
Builds
New food products (Seasonings, Marinades, Coating Systems, Wet Condiments) and in-house productivity solutions
Domain
FMCG / Food Manufacturing / R&D
Required skills
R&D experience in FMCG manufacturing, hands-on manufacturing expertise, problem-solving, cross-functional collaboration, FSANZ regulations knowledge, project management, cost estimation, technical specifications, artwork approval, production trials, factory troubleshooting
Preferred skills
SAP experience
Technologies
SAP, Microsoft Office, Project management applications
Responsibilities
Drive customer engagement to shape NPD project briefs; lead end-to-end NPD projects through Stage Gate process; execute in-house productivity projects; provide technical input into costings, specifications, and commercialization documentation; plan and execute production trials; lead factory troubleshooting activities
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC