The CompanyAt Goodman Fielder our purpose is simple. It's about making everyday food better for everyone.Goodman Fielder is a leading global food company, and the custodian of a host of iconic Kiwi brands like Meadow Fresh, Puhoi Valley, Molenberg, Natures Fresh and Freya's that generations of New Zealand have grown up with and put in their supermarket trolleys every week.We might be biased but we believe our team here at Goodman Fielder is an amazing place to work, and a great team to be part of! We're driven by our values - We Grow Together, We Keep Things Simple, We get stuff doneAbout the OpportunityThe Product Development Technologist will be responsible for a portfolio of projects, as part of a cross functional team within R&D launching new products into the dairy category for Goodman Fielder.The role will be accountable for : delivery of a portfolio of NPD projects against marketing briefs and continuous improvement projects executed using agreed product development & change management processes, quality and regulatory requirements and manufacturing capability, along with providing technical expertise to key stakeholders.Key Deliverables :Lead development of new dairy products (to agreed Product Development Brief), and continuous improvement of existing product, tender process & / or change of suppliers, shelf life testing and support capital projectsEnsure product development processes & regulatory constraints / opportunities are taken into account when developing productsDesign, deliver and report on any bench samples, factory trials, shelf-life testing or nutritional testing, documenting and interpreting all data generatedDevelop project timelines and key milestones with business stakeholders highlighting and communicating risks appropriately.Proactively seek solutions for risk mitigationMaintain comprehensive records and documentation of all key development activities, including raw material & finished product specifications, factory trial reports and SAP dataDevelop a deep knowledge of functional ingredients and processing across our dairy sites. About YouIn order to make this role successful you will be an experienced NPD Technologist with a background in Food Technology, preferably with experience in the dairy industry.Specifically, the skillsets and experience we're looking for, include :Experience in Product Development role, preferably dairyAdvanced internal & external stakeholder managementAnalytical, Project Management, Problem Solving, Commercialization ExperienceSolid Product development and project management experience with proven resultsThe ability to own individual projects whilst working collaboratively to manage expectations and garner supportDegree qualified (Food Technology / Science)What can we offer you?With sites spanning across the Australasian region, working as part of a highly driven team at Goodman Fielder, you can expect to work with leading technologies producing a variety of the most reputable brands in New ZealandAt Goodman Fielder, we aim to be a destination employer in the food industry where we don't just offer jobs - we offer long term careers.What are you waiting for? Apply now.#J-18808-Ljbffr
