Food Technology Innovations Specialist

3 days ago

Melbourne, Victoria, Australia J.R. Simplot Company Full time

Company Overview

The J.R. Simplot Company is a leading provider of quality food products in Australia and New Zealand, with 17 food manufacturing and processing sites serving customers across 37 countries.

We are committed to working as One Simplot, guided by our shared values: Respect for Resources, Spirit of Innovation, and Passion for People.

Estimated Salary: $120,000 - $150,000 per annum, depending on experience.

Job Description

We are seeking a Senior Food Technologist – Value Engineering to join our dynamic Food Innovation team at our Head Office in Mentone, Melbourne.

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.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Drive innovation: Consolidate and analyze 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.

Requirements

  • 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.
  • Skilled in facilitating and leading team workshops.

Benefits

  • 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.

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