New Product Development and Innovation - Food
About Our Client
With a long-lasting history of success, the company positions itself as a key player in the Food sector, fostering thousands of partnerships with major retailers and local producers. In order to provide leadership and excellence in NPD outcomes, we seek a New Product Development and Innovation - Food who will be responsible for crafting innovative food solutions.
Job Description
The New Product Development and Innovation - Food has the following responsibilities:
• Oversee the entire NPD process and strategy (ideation, concept development, costing, sampling, etc.) collaborating closely with commercial key account managers and operational leads.
• Foster and empower a high-performing NPD team
• Engage with different customers across the board, addressing feedback and presenting innovative solutions for major retailers
• Led and coordinated the NPD gate process, conducting post-launch product reviews and coordinating action plans to mitigate risks and enhancements.
• Identify revenue-generating opportunities across multiple channels by proactively seeking out products suitable for existing or potential new customers
• Manage product labelling and nutritional panel development and requirements for all value-added products, ensuring compliance with customer and regulatory standards.
• Support the QA Manager to implement QA and QC requirements for all new value-adding operations or process changes.
The Successful Applicant
The successful New Product Development and Innovation - Food meets the following requirements:
• Qualification in Food Science, Food Technology & Processing, or similar
• Minimum 8-10 years of experience as an NPD, R&D, and Food Science manager in a large, structured company working with a multi-channel product environment (retail)
• Familiarity with Food Standards Australia New Zealand (FSANZ), food labelling, allergen regulations, State legislation, and international requirements.
• Proficient understanding of packaging materials and their suitability for various product types.
• Dedication to adhering to safe work practices consistent with WHS policies and procedures.
• Significant commercial awareness, including experience collaborating with Australian retailers.
What's on Offer
Excellent opportunity for a New Product Development and Innovation - Food within a well-established Australian organisation. Competitive salary, incentive bonus, annual allowance for company's products.
With a long-lasting history of success, the company positions itself as a key player in the Food sector, fostering thousands of partnerships with major retailers and local producers. In order to provide leadership and excellence in NPD outcomes, we seek a New Product Development and Innovation - Food who will be responsible for crafting innovative food solutions.
Job Description
The New Product Development and Innovation - Food has the following responsibilities:
• Oversee the entire NPD process and strategy (ideation, concept development, costing, sampling, etc.) collaborating closely with commercial key account managers and operational leads.
• Foster and empower a high-performing NPD team
• Engage with different customers across the board, addressing feedback and presenting innovative solutions for major retailers
• Led and coordinated the NPD gate process, conducting post-launch product reviews and coordinating action plans to mitigate risks and enhancements.
• Identify revenue-generating opportunities across multiple channels by proactively seeking out products suitable for existing or potential new customers
• Manage product labelling and nutritional panel development and requirements for all value-added products, ensuring compliance with customer and regulatory standards.
• Support the QA Manager to implement QA and QC requirements for all new value-adding operations or process changes.
The Successful Applicant
The successful New Product Development and Innovation - Food meets the following requirements:
• Qualification in Food Science, Food Technology & Processing, or similar
• Minimum 8-10 years of experience as an NPD, R&D, and Food Science manager in a large, structured company working with a multi-channel product environment (retail)
• Familiarity with Food Standards Australia New Zealand (FSANZ), food labelling, allergen regulations, State legislation, and international requirements.
• Proficient understanding of packaging materials and their suitability for various product types.
• Dedication to adhering to safe work practices consistent with WHS policies and procedures.
• Significant commercial awareness, including experience collaborating with Australian retailers.
What's on Offer
Excellent opportunity for a New Product Development and Innovation - Food within a well-established Australian organisation. Competitive salary, incentive bonus, annual allowance for company's products.
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