As a highly skilled Research and Development Technical Manager, you will play a crucial role in leading the development process to meet business and customer needs.
About This Role
This position requires a strong understanding of innovative meal and meal component development activities, ensuring that client requirements are met or exceeded.
Key Responsibilities:
* Liaise with Supply Chain through R&D Team to ensure adequate raw materials and packaging suppliers are approved via specifications and appropriate processes
* Develop KPI's for all areas of meal development and implementation to ensure timely and appropriate new menu commercialization
* Support Business Development function with appropriate product and process development
* Drive the product costing process through timely exchange of data and meetings
* Manage the development, implementation, and monitoring of recipes and Bills of Materials and Routings (recipes) for all products
* Establish guidelines and procedures for yield and materials waste management and ensure meals and meal components are developed to make the most cost-effective and efficient use of materials and equipment
* Manage the product specification process in conjunction with clients and SF Management
* Establish timelines for new menu implementation to support clients' requirements and in conjunction with Supply Chain and Operations
* Seek cost improvement on existing product lines
Requirements For Success:
* Experience in cooking techniques
* Proven experience in client liaison and client relationship management
* Tertiary qualifications in a relevant field (eg Food Technology)
* Excellent written and spoken communication, negotiation, and commercial skills
* Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel
* Excellent attention to detail
* Highly motivated with proven problem-solving skills
* Evidence of successful team leadership
* Leadership abilities, including mentoring other Food Technologists and R&D team members
* Emphasis on innovation and sustainability, actively seeking new ideas in food and packaging
* Skilled in gathering customer feedback and presenting effective options and resolutions
What We Offer:
* Be part of a close-knit and dedicated team committed to safety
* Free onsite parking and meals
* Career development and progression coupled with national relocation opportunities
* Five weeks annual leave
* Discounts at hundreds of retailers, discounted health insurance, and wellbeing resources including online exercise classes