Do you have a passion for food innovation and a proven track record in developing successful chilled and frozen products? Our client is seeking for an experienced R&D Specialist to lead product innovation, drive process optimisation, and shape the future of our product portfolio within the Asian foods and protein-based categories.
Key Responsibilities
* Ensures all R&D activities and trials are conducted in line with WHS requirements to maintain a safe product development environment
* Supports uninterrupted product development by maintaining compliant testing conditions
* Leads end-to-end development of chilled and frozen products from concept to commercialisation
* Conducts pilot and production trials, evaluates performance data, and integrates consumer and market insights into development
* innovation pipeline; improved yields and reduced waste
* Develops accurate ingredient, allergen, and nutritional specifications to ensure regulatory compliance
* Ensures product documentation aligns with FSANZ standards and supports audit readiness
* Works with Production, Procurement, Engineering, QA, Marketing, and Finance to optimise cost, quality, and scalability during product development
* Facilitates efficient product launch and process transfer to manufacturing
* Identifies and drives process and product improvements to enhance performance and sustainability
* Leads innovation initiatives focused on clean-label, health-forward, and sustainable product development
* Exceptional stakeholder management and cross-functional collaboration skills
Qualifications & Experience
* Bachelor's degree in Food Science, Food Technology, or Food Engineering
* Minimum 5 years' experience in food manufacturing or product development (chilled/frozen categories or Asian foods preferred)
* In-depth understanding of FSANZ regulations, WHS, labelling, and export standards
* Proven experience in production trials and process optimisation
What We Offer
* Competitive salary and performance incentives
* Career advancement opportunities within a growing organisation
* A collaborative and innovation-driven culture
How to Apply
If you're ready to lead innovation and develop market-leading products, we'd love to hear from you