Fresh Produce Innovation Specialist

2 weeks ago

Melbourne, Victoria, Australia beBeeInnovation Full time $90,000 - $120,000
Job Description

We're seeking a skilled professional to join our team as a Fresh Produce Innovation Specialist. In this role, you will be responsible for driving quality, ensuring compliance, and supporting product innovation of Coles brand fresh produce products.

About the Role

This is an exciting opportunity to work with our growers, ensuring quality and compliance standards are met while driving product innovation. You will be a custodian of safety, quality, legal compliance, usability, and reputation for our Fresh Produce portfolio.

  • Create value by executing the brand strategy
  • Land new innovative products, reviewing past product performance and driving commercial outcomes
  • Deliver supplier accountability and performance in quality and safety
  • Engage and collaborate strategically with category teams and suppliers
  • Apply strategic thinking to instigate and drive change in the industry
Requirements

To be successful in this role, you will need:

  • Qualifications in agriculture science/horticulture or equivalent working experience
  • A keen interest in agriculture, ideally with experience working on a farm in a growing or production capacity, with fresh produce or meat
  • Technical management experience
  • High care experience is highly desirable
  • An understanding of labelling and ingredient declarations
  • Proven experience in supplier management, investigations, traceability, audit response and data analysis
  • Understanding of food safety requirements, ethical and sustainability platforms
  • Demonstrated understanding of Fresh Produce Supply Chain
  • Strong planning, time management, stakeholder engagement, and influencing skills
What's in it for you?
  • Flexible working options: We know that work is only one part of your life, so we actively encourage a positive work-life balance and provide hybrid working options to help you achieve it.
  • Office perks: Take advantage of our gym facility and fitness classes, free parking, BBQ area, mini-market, foodie hub where you can sample new products before they hit the shelves, school holiday program and more.
  • Discounts: Eligible team members receive 5% discount all year round on supermarket and liquor online and in-store purchases, as well as exclusive deals and savings.
  • Reward through recognition: Give and receive recognition, linked to our values, through our digital recognition platform.
  • Opportunities for learning and development: No matter where you start within our diverse business, you'll have experiences, exposure, and education to satisfy you.
  • Paid parental leave: We understand how important your life outside work is and offer permanent team members paid parental leave to support you in balancing work and family.
About us

We're committed to creating a workplace that is safe and respectful for our team. We encourage applications from people of all ages, cultures, abilities, sexual orientation, and gender identities. We're happy to adjust our recruitment process to support candidates with disability.

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