Product Technologist
Core
Manage execution of product development projects and initiatives aligned with the business roadmap, serving as the Thermal Process Specialist for the market.
Role type
Senior IC product technologist (food & beverage)
Builds
Commercially viable food products and optimized manufacturing processes
Domain
Food & Beverage / Nutrition & Health
Deliverable
product features
Required skills
Product development, project management, thermal processing, food safety compliance, cross-functional collaboration, troubleshooting, cost optimization, regulatory knowledge (FSANZ/HACCP/GMP), sensory evaluation, manufacturing operations
Preferred skills
SAP/I2L systems, contract manufacturer management, international project coordination
Responsibilities
Develop and introduce new products via feasibility studies, trials, and pilot plant work; Project-manage product introduction and cost-optimization; Partner with marketing, supply chain, engineering, and manufacturing; Execute inter-market supply and regulatory projects; Develop manufacturing instructions for co-packing; Lead troubleshooting and recipe value-optimization; Maintain technical expertise in thermal processing; Ensure compliance with health, safety, and quality systems.