Summary
To support the research and development of new and existing products and processes to enable the company to meet its marketing and production objectives.
Perform assigned tasks in accordance with all Heinz Food Safety, Environmental, Health and Safety and ethical and human resources policies, programs and goals.
To uphold the Kraft Heinz values and to work in a way that contributes to the company’s vision.
Key responsibilities
Support the development and improvement of new and existing products and processes focusing on time, quality and cost expectations, this includes activities such as:
Project feasibility
Prototype development
New ingredient evaluation & approval product costing
Establishing production methods
Setting up of factory documentation
Supervision of factory trials and commercial production
Area of responsibility can include some or all the following:
NPD
Value Engineering
In house or Co-Pack manufacture
Identify and implement cost reduction opportunities
Provide support to manufacturing, procurement
Recipe control – ensure recipes and all other relevant documentation are entered into the data control system in a correct and timely manner
Provide progress reports and final reports on time and in the format required.
Development of technical product information including BOMs, production methods, label information, ingredient specifications, product specifications and shelf life evaluation
Provide technical guidance to support project completion and adherence to business process in partnership with Marketing and other functions.
Support growth and cost-saving opportunities for relevant business categories using commercial acumen and specific category knowledge.
Provide technical support to Manufacturing and Procurement
Provide technical guidance and input to QRMP and other business quality programs.
Perform assigned tasks in accordance with all Kraft Heinz Food Safety, Environmental, Health and Safety, and Ethical and Human Resources policies, programs and goals.
About you
Product development experience in the food industry with specialist technical skills, product and processing knowledge in relevant area
Tertiary qualification (or similar) preferably in Food Science or Technology
Understanding of the FSANZ Food Standards code and food labelling requirements
Understanding of interactions between ingredients, additives, recipes, processes and packaging types
Experience with use of business and production systems, Excel, Word as well as key board skills
Experience with working through NPD stage and gate processes
Project management, planning and organisation skills.
Ability to analyse and interpret data to make recommendations
Good interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills.
Demonstrates ownership, accountability and integrity.
Maintains consumer and quality focus, balancing risk and reward.
Can do attitude
Problem solving, analysis and attention to detail.
About us
Pay for Performance – industry leading variable compensation offerings tied to company and individual performance on top of a competitive base salary package.
Parental Leave – paid parental leave for primary AND secondary caregivers.
Leave Options – Purchased leave, volunteer leave and LiveWell leave programs to give you even more flexibility to plan your life and spend time on causes that matter.
In House Training Programs
Corporate Discount Programs & Novated Leasing – Utilize a range of discount programs (gym membership, health insurance, banking) depending on location
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Location(s)King Street
Kraft Heinz is an Equal Opportunity Employer – Underrepresented Ethnic Minority Groups/Women/Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity and other protected classes.