The role: Reporting to the Strategic Innovation Manager, you will be working within the NPD Supplements team of 8 and have a key role in shaping our new innovative products. We are looking for an experienced professional who can juggle multiple projects covering different formats of health supplements. This is a hands-on role, and you will help the team to deliver products that help our consumers live better lives. Your responsibilities will include: Leading continuous improvement initiatives to increase efficiencies from a formulation and process standpoint. Leading manufacturing issue resolutions (process, product) and advising long-term actions for manufacturing related to formulation or process deviations. Industrialising innovation and renovation projects from pilot trial through to scale-up. Coordinating the functions for small scale trials for reworked formulations and generating associated paperwork. Advising QA and manufacturing for on-line manufacturing process issues and assisting with new line implementation. Skills & competencies we are looking for: Ideally, you will have a minimum of 3 years' experience in product development in a manufacturing environment. Exposure to the formulation of supplements or pharmaceutical-type products. A tertiary qualification in science is essential with preference given for a chemistry major. Demonstrate good attention to detail and organisational skills. Prove yourself to be pragmatic, self-motivated, and solutions focused. Be able to work independently as well as in a team environment. What we offer: Competitive salary with annual reviews. Great discounts on our products. Wellness initiatives. A day off on your birthday. Access to discounted health benefits. Subsidised on-site café. A fun and supportive work environment. About Vitaco: Vitaco is home to leading New Zealand and Australian supplements, health food, and sports nutrition brands, including Nutra-Life, Healtheries, Athena, and Musashi, which have been promoting healthier lives in over 30 countries worldwide for over 100 years. With a passion for health and wellness, Vitaco employs over 550 team members in New Zealand and Australia, dedicated to delivering the highest quality products through best-in-class manufacturing capabilities and exceptional customer service. Applications will be considered before the closing date. To learn more about this career opportunity or to apply online, please click Apply Online and you will be taken to our careers page. #J-18808-Ljbffr
