ABOUT US As a rapidly growing world-class organisation with a global footprint spanning every step of the food journey – join us to create food the world loves to eat!
Our people are innovative, with a diversity of expertise, working together with our customers to create value at every opportunity.
We are constantly looking for problem solvers who combine creativity with passion in our quest in to deliver fresh, natural, and convenient food solutions across the globe.
Your future in food starts here | Kilcoy Cuisine Solutions | New Product Development Manager THE OPPORTUNITY Location: Birtinya Join our Kilcoy Cuisine Solutions team, where you will lead and facilitate the New Product Development life cycle from initial conceptualisation to product release and process into BAU.
The aim of this role is to manage an effective and efficient process that will enable Kilcoy Cuisine Solutions and its people to not only deliver streams of innovation but do so in a way that maximises success in this critical area.
ABOUT YOU You will have demonstrated experience within a food manufacturing environment, ideally within a Technical or Quality Assurance role.
Your key objectives will be to assist with delivery of the overarching strategy through leading and driving Cuisine Solutions activities, change initiatives and business unit engagement.
YOUR RESPONSILBITIES Lead and manage R&D projects from initial concept to completion Manage inhouse and external trials and initiate factory trials when required Prepare documentation of all trial/sample information including specification and costing details Oversee shelf-life validation activities in conjunction with the Quality Manager and any external laboratory providers Follow market trends in areas such as makret Support Kilcoy Cuisine Solutions with customer queries Initiate, manage and monitor proactive collaborative research studies TO BE SUCCESSFUL You will bring with you: Bachelor's degree in Agriculture and Food Sciences 7+ years in a similar role in FMCG Ability to display excellent judgement, drive, and initiative Demonstrated hands on approach Experience in project management Strong interpersonal communication, analytical organisational skills Proven track record in influencing and driving change Demonstrated leadership skills BENEFITS Full Time employment with flexible options Live and work on the beautiful Sunshine Coast Access to discounted premium meat An organisation where cultural diversity is celebrated Salary Continuation Insurance cover Access to discounted health insurance This is a long-term career opportunity, working for an enterprise business with Corporate Offices on the Sunshine Coast in Queensland.
We have recorded business growth of 20% year on year with sales in excess of $1.8 billion.
We are committed to building a work environment that fosters an agile plus flexible workplace and where employee wellbeing is paramount.
HOW TO APPLY If you are looking to join a company that promotes innovation, is a leader in industry and champions success, then apply now.
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