Associate Product Development Technologist, Palmwoods
Full-time role based on the beautiful Sunshine Coast
Grow your career with clear development pathways and opportunities to support your career aspirations
Collaborate across teams in a dynamic position that partners with cross-functional groups across the Australian Business
About Us
Join our team at McCormick, a leading food manufacturing site known for our commitment to quality and safety.
We pride ourselves on fostering a supportive work environment that values innovation and teamwork.
Our success hinges on our people, who are our greatest asset.
We put our people first, people who take what they do seriously but not themselves and have been recognised as an Employer of Choice.
We are home to some of Australia's most iconic brands including Keens, Aeroplane Jelly and Gourmet Garden and we are proud to be The Future of Flavor
Benefits
Work from home: we have listened and allow you to decide where you work up to 50% of your time.
A supportive culture & work-life balance: enjoy a workplace that prioritises your well-being, offering flexible schedules to ensure you can balance work and personal life seamlessly.
Health & Wellness Initiatives: access a variety of programmes focused on your physical and mental well-being, including fitness challenges and wellness workshops.
Community Engagement: be part of a team that gives back
Participate in regional and local charity events and make a positive impact in our community.
Family-Friendly Policies: benefit from generous paid parental leave and partner pay entitlements, along with a supportive programme to help you transition back to work as a new parent.
Employee Recognition: celebrate your achievements with our comprehensive recognition and rewards programme, highlighting your contributions and hard work.
Engagement Activities: enjoy regular fun-filled events like food trucks, coffee vans, and BBQs to foster camaraderie and team spirit.
Flexible Novated Lease Options: take advantage of novated lease programmes with SG Fleet and Toyota for a convenient way to manage your vehicle expenses.
Position Overview
We are seeking a full-time Associate Product Development Technologist to join our R&D team based in Palmwoods on the Sunshine Coast.
Reporting to the Product Development Manager, you will interact with key stakeholders and cross-functional teams to execute research and development activities related to new products and existing product improvements in accordance with customer or stakeholder requirements.
The responsibilities of the role will include but not be limited to:
Bench development of new and existing products as per internal or external project briefs
Preparation of interim and final specification for approval by Regulatory and as per customer requirements
Support with internal maintenance and improvement projects such as CCI and raw material supply
Attend cross-functional meetings and work to deliver projects on time
Support product commercialisation process and execution of trials
Interact with suppliers to keep up with new technologies and trends
Ideal Candidate
You're a passionate and detail-oriented R&D professional with a strong foundation in food product development, ready to take the next step in your career.
You thrive in a collaborative environment and enjoy working across teams to bring innovative products to life.
To succeed in this role, you'll bring:
3–5 years of hands-on R&D experience in a food production, FMCG industry
A keen eye for detail and a methodical approach to bench development and product trials
Strong communication and time-management skills, with the ability to juggle multiple projects and meet deadlines
Experience working with cross-functional teams, including Regulatory, Supply Chain and Commercial
A proactive mindset, with a willingness to support internal improvement initiatives and stay up to date with industry trends and supplier innovations
Technical proficiency, including Microsoft Office
How to Apply
If you are excited by the opportunity to innovate product development in a collaborative, fast-paced environment, we'd love to hear from you
Please submit your resume and a cover letter detailing your relevant experience and qualifications by close of business Friday, 17 October ****.
Please note that due to our comprehensive recruitment process we will not be able to respond to individual enquiries regarding the status of your application.
Only qualified candidates that have been selected for interview will be contacted following interview.
Our recruitment process will commence from the date the position is advertised and may be filled prior to the closing date.
Thank you for your understanding and interest in this position.
McCormick is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.
If you are a qualified applicant, you will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, colour, religion, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.
Note: We will not accept unsolicited CVs from recruitment agencies / third parties, and we will not be liable or responsible for any fees or costs associated with unsolicited CV's sent directly to line managers at McCormick.
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