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    Food Technologist - Melbourne, Australia - J.R. Simplot Company

    J.R. Simplot Company
    J.R. Simplot Company Melbourne, Australia

    3 days ago

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    Description

    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.

    Key Responsibilities

  • A variety of engaging health and wellbeing programs
  • Diverse leadership development programs and professional development support
  • Employee reward and recognition program
  • 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

    • About our role

  • 12-month Fixed Term Contract / Part-time (3 days per week)
  • Inspire, identify, develop and commercialise innovative food ideas
  • Based at our head office in Mentone / Moorabbin

    • We now have a fantastic opportunity for a Food Technologist to join our dynamic Innovation and Development team for a 12-month Fixed Term contract . This is a part-time role, 3 days per week and based at our Head Office in Mentone / Moorabbin.

    Reporting into the Product Development Manager, this role will be responsible for driving and delivering all technical aspects of Innovation for our food categories to achieve profitable growth for Simplot Australia.

    A key focus of the role is to work cross-functionally with teams focused on inspiring, identifying, developing and commercialising innovative ideas to achieve our growth targets.

    What you will do

  • Work collaboratively with key partners to inspire and identify innovative growth opportunities.
  • Ensure open innovation with our key external suppliers.
  • Understand the requirements of internal stakeholders in their support of customer and consumer needs and align priorities and actions to deliver those customer needs.
  • Be proactive in the timely progression of projects through our stage and gate process through sound project management principles.
  • Support the development and technical aspects of all assigned NPI projects.
  • Communicate and escalate project progress/issues to sponsors & other stakeholders e.g., product and process risks, project milestones and/or roadblocks.
  • Communicate the Stage Gate Product Innovation system and project methodology used at Simplot to our external customers and suppliers, to ensure effective delivery of project objectives.
  • Complete accurate and timely information related to back-end project execution.
  • Provide innovative technical solutions to innovation partners, e.g., Factories, outsource suppliers, QA, Marketing, and Procurement.

    • About you

  • Tertiary qualified Food Technologist/Scientist with an exposure to Food / FMCG organisations.
  • A foundational understanding of project management methodologies and quality systems, with the ability to bring products to market.
  • Able to use your growth mindset to inspire and contribute innovative ideas and solutions.
  • Able to take ownership for contributing sound technical support to dedicated project teams, with particular focus on the delivery of ideas from concept stage to commercialisation.
  • Ensure our ongoing business and product development goals are realised and will have the ability to work well autonomously and within a team environment.
  • A sound understanding of the application of food regulations, food legislation and possess good analytical, problem solving, organisational and communication skills.

    • This is an outstanding opportunity to contribute to a leading product line, gaining exposure to Simplot's innovative product development systems and approaches.

    If this sounds like you, then please apply online today

    Applications close Friday, 17 May 2024

    #LI-AH1

    Job Requisition ID: 18490

    Travel Required : None

    Location(s): Chifley Business Park Office - Melbourne

    Country : Australia

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