Senior Product Development Technologist
Core
Lead the development and commercialisation of new and existing food products, translating project briefs into manufacturable solutions for global brands.
Role type
Senior Product Development Technologist (People Manager)
Builds
New and improved food products for consumer and customer markets
Domain
FMCG / Food Manufacturing / Flavour & Seasonings
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work -> product features
Required skills
Product development lifecycle management, formulation science, manufacturing process optimization, technical documentation, project management, team leadership, stakeholder engagement, problem-solving, continuous improvement, commercialisation support
Preferred skills
Experience with ingredients and flavour systems, ability to coach and mentor, strategic innovation initiative driving
Technologies
N/A
Responsibilities
Develop and optimise products from concept through to commercialisation, conduct formulation work and factory trials, build partnerships with cross-functional teams, solve product and process challenges, prepare technical specifications, support product launches, identify cost optimisation opportunities
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with people management responsibilities