Add expected salary to your profile for insightsThe BusinessPatties Foods is a true Australian success story. With humble beginnings in 1966 as a family-owned cake shop in Lakes Entrance, Victoria, we have grown into one of Australia's most loved manufacturers, suppliers, and marketers of leading branded frozen savoury, frozen meals, and dessert products. In recent years, Patties Foods has also started exporting to Japan and the USA, introducing the great Australian taste to the global market.Our company values of Courage, Trust, Integrity, and Ownership reflect our origin as a proudly local company and have helped form a strong foundation for international growth. Patties Foods' brands have become household names across the nation, but to make our great brands happen, we need great people - and that's where you come in.The RoleThis role will have you contribute to the overall NPD strategy, leading and coordinating multiple concurrent NPD projects. This includes the development of new products (concept to launch), improvements to existing products, and optimisation activities to deliver cost savings. Reporting to the Innovation Manager, your main duties will include but not be limited to:Partner with marketing, manufacturing, quality, and procurement to coordinate projects from the feasibility stage through to launch, including developing timelines and designing to a target formulation costIdentify and report on project risks and provide recommendations and solutions for mitigation activities.Identify and improve on existing product range through renovation activities.Identify and implement cost-saving opportunities in product design and processes.Collaborate and lead yield or quality improvements on-site.Lead bench, pilot, and manufacturing technical trials and report on findings.Propose and test new processing equipment and raw materials through technological surveying.Maintain records and generate reports related to development projects.Maintain a working knowledge of current food legislation for the category.Other ad hoc duties as directed.The PersonWe are looking for someone passionate about this space. Having previous experience in a similar role, you will possess the following:Background in Food Science / Food Technology - knowledge of main food processes and their impact on food, final product.Ability to work effectively cross-functionally.Experience working in a fast-paced and agile environment.Strong technical skills in product formulation, industrial processes, and product-process interactions.Knowledge of new product development business processes and systems.Strong project management, organisational, and leadership skills.Attention to detail.Reporting and documentation skills.What we offer youAt Patties Food Group, we are passionate about our people, brands, and culture! We are an Equal Opportunity employer committed to an inclusive environment where all employees are treated fairly and with respect. As a member of our team, you will have access to:Generous employee benefits, including salary packaging and flexible work arrangementsTake-home products for you and your familyEmployee Assistance Program (EAP), parental leave options, and social activitiesWe are hungry, humble, and focused. Join us now!We do not accept unsolicited resumes from employment agencies. No fee will be paid for resumes submitted without a valid agreement. Resumes submitted shall be deemed the property of Patties Food Group.How do your skills match this job?How do your skills match this job?Sign in and update your profile to get insights.Your application will include the following questions:Your right to work in AustraliaYears of experience as a TechnologistYour expected annual salaryNotice period with current employer
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