In Australia, the J.R. Simplot Company's core operations are food manufacturing and agriculture, encompassing potato, vegetable, seafood and sauce operations. We supply a wide range of frozen, shelf-stable and chilled products to Australia and New Zealand's major retail and foodservice customers and are part of Simplot's Global Food business. With 17 food manufacturing and processing sites, Simplot Global Food serves retail and foodservice customers in 37 countries, and employs 8,000 people across North America, Latin America and Asia Pacific. In Australia, we are a leading provider of quality, nourishing and sustainable food, focussed on creating food that maximises value from the best Australian-grown produce and global seafood. Our iconic brands have been an integral part of Australian life for generations, and include Leggo's, Birds Eye, Edgell, John West and Chiko.
Culture and Benefits Fuelled by our Purpose to Contribute to Feeding our World, we imagine a better future and set goals to reach it. We are committed to working as One Simplot and are guided by our shared values:
Respect for Resources Spirit of Innovation Passion for People We embrace diversity, equity, and inclusion. We care about creating an environment that promotes safety and wellbeing and where our people feel supported, respected and empowered. We do not tolerate any form of discrimination and are committed to providing equal opportunities for all our team members. Simplot is passionate about cultivating a future where good ideas and inspiring possibilities have the chance to grow. We want our team members to build exciting and fulfilling careers with us and offer professional and personal growth opportunities.
The Perks Flexible working arrangements and a variety of engaging health and wellbeing programs Diverse leadership development programs and professional development support Employee reward and recognition program Bonus incentives Discounted health insurance and gym memberships Sensory Club Program – Enjoy and taste our new product launches and access to our culinary cooking sessions Novated car leasing agreements Income protection insurance Opportunity to purchase additional annual leave Simplot in Australia values the innovation and relationship building that comes from face-to-face connection but also recognises the need for flexibility in the lives of our team members. This is why we have a hybrid work environment, with 3 days in the office / Wednesday being a set 'connect day' where we all come together to maintain our successful culture of innovation, connection and collaboration.
About our role We now have a fantastic opportunity for a Senior Food Technologist – Value Engineering to join our dynamic Food Innovation team, based at our Head Office in Mentone. Reporting into the Product Value Improvement Manager, this role will lead and drive identification and initial scoping of value improvement initiatives in collaboration with key stakeholders, aimed at enhancing margins and sales performance for the business via cost or product improvements.
What you will do Ideation and Funnel development Drive Innovation: Consolidate and analyse data to identify and develop valuable opportunities. Facilitate Workshops: Lead cross-functional brainstorming sessions to spark new ideas and solutions. Assess Feasibility: Own high-level evaluations to test concepts and feasibility. Collaborate with Suppliers: Partner with external vendors to co-create cost-effective solutions. Create Briefs: Develop detailed briefs to guide teams through our stage-and-gate process efficiently. Stakeholder Engagement Communicate Effectively: Keep sponsors and stakeholders updated on project progress, addressing risks, consumer feedback, financial impacts, milestones, and challenges. Align Priorities: Understand and align with internal stakeholders to meet customer and consumer needs. Project Leadership Lead Programs: Oversee complex, long-term projects through to various execution phases. Financial Oversight: Work with finance teams to build and verify financial models. Technical Leadership: Manage technical aspects of projects and ensure compliance with quality and technical standards. About you Tertiary qualified in Food Technology or related fields, with relevant experience in Food / FMCG industries. Proven background in product value engineering, continuous improvement, or related fields. Proficiency in data analysis and modeling is highly advantageous. Demonstrated strong analytical and problem-solving abilities. Fundamental grasp of project management methodologies and quality systems, adept at engaging stakeholders to drive value enhancements.
Takes ownership of applying robust technical expertise from conceptualization through execution and data analysis. Embraces a growth mindset and adapts flexibly to changes and uncertainties in the business environment, role expectations, and shifting priorities, while fostering continuous improvement and learning. Proficient in stakeholder relations and effectively engages, building relationships and using persuasive communication to align their interests with team goals and gain support for initiatives. Confident in presenting innovative ideas and opportunities both formally and informally. Effective in both autonomous and collaborative team environments. Skilled in facilitating and leading team workshops.
If this sounds like you, please apply online now. Applications close on Friday 23rd August 2024.
#J-18808-Ljbffr