Product Development Technologist | Auckland 24-Oct-2024 GF/1014 Auckland Category: R&D Position Type: Full Time Application Close Date: 15-Nov-2024 Job Description We Grow Together We Keep Things Simple 15 Month FTC with possibility to go permanent The Company At 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 believe our team here at Goodman Fielder is an amazing place to work, and a great team to be part of! About the Opportunity The 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 dairy NPD projects against marketing briefs. Continuous improvement projects executed using agreed product development & change management processes, quality and regulatory requirements, and manufacturing capability. Providing technical expertise to key stakeholders. This is an Auckland based Fixed term (15 months) with potential to transition to a permanent position. Lead development of new dairy products (to agreed Product Development Brief) and continuous improvement of existing products, tender process &/or change of suppliers, shelf life testing, and support capital projects. Ensure product development processes & regulatory constraints/opportunities are taken into account when developing products. Design, deliver and report on any bench samples, factory trials, shelf-life testing or nutritional testing, documenting and interpreting all data generated. Develop project timelines and key milestones with business stakeholders highlighting and communicating risks appropriately. Proactively seek solutions for risk mitigation. Maintain comprehensive records and documentation of all key development activities, including raw material & finished product specifications, factory trial reports and SAP data. Develop a deep knowledge of functional ingredients and processing across our dairy sites. About You In order to make this role successful you will be an experienced NPD Technologist with a background in Food Technology, Food Science, Food Engineering or Food Nutrition, preferably with experience in the dairy industry. Specifically, the skillsets and experience we're looking for include: Experience in Product Development role, preferably dairy. Advanced internal & external stakeholder management. Analytical, Project Management, Problem Solving, Commercialization Experience. Solid Product development and project management experience with proven results. The ability to own individual projects whilst working collaboratively to manage expectations and garner support. What can we offer you? With sites spanning across the New Zealand 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 Zealand. At 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr