Senior Food Technologist and Innovation Leader

2 weeks ago


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

We are seeking an experienced Senior Food Technologist to join our dynamic Food Innovation team at the J.R. Simplot Company.

About Our Role

This is a fantastic opportunity for a highly skilled professional to 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.

Job Description

The ideal candidate will have a strong background in product value engineering, continuous improvement, or related fields, with a proven track record of delivering results-driven projects. They will be responsible for:

  • Driving innovation: Consolidating and analyzing data to identify and develop valuable opportunities.
  • Facilitating workshops: Leading cross-functional brainstorming sessions to spark new ideas and solutions.
  • Assessing feasibility: Owning high-level evaluations to test concepts and feasibility.
  • Collaborating with suppliers: Partnering with external vendors to co-create cost-effective solutions.
  • Creating briefs: Developing detailed briefs to guide teams through our stage-and-gate process efficiently.
Required Skills and Qualifications

To be successful in this role, you will need:

  • Tertiary qualifications in Food Technology or a related field.
  • Relevant experience in Food/FMCG industries.
  • Proven analytical and problem-solving abilities.
  • Fundamental grasp of project management methodologies and quality systems.
  • A growth mindset and adaptability to changes and uncertainties in the business environment.
About Us

The J.R. Simplot Company is a leading provider of quality, nourishing, and sustainable food products. We are committed to working as One Simplot and are guided by our shared values: Respect for Resources, Spirit of Innovation, and Passion for People.

Salary and Benefits

The estimated annual salary for this role is $110,000 - $140,000 AUD, depending on experience. We offer a range of benefits, including flexible working arrangements, diverse leadership development programs, employee reward and recognition programs, bonus incentives, discounted health insurance and gym memberships, sensory club program access, novated car leasing agreements, income protection insurance, and the opportunity to purchase additional annual leave.

Location and Travel

This role is based at our Head Office in Melbourne, Australia, with up to 25% travel required for meetings and projects. We value face-to-face connection but also recognize the need for flexibility in our team members' lives.


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