Product Development Technologist - RFS

About the Opportunity

As the Product Route Food Service Ingredients Technologist you will be responsible for a portfolio of projects, as part of a cross functional team within R&D approving and launching new products and ingredients for Goodman Fielders Food and Ingredients Business.

The role will be accountable for:

Delivery of a portfolio of ingredients and products to be sold under the Wilmar Food and Ingredients Business within Goodman Fielder NZ.
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 (12 months) with potential to transition to a permanent position.

Key Deliverables:

Manage product approval process from R&D resource perspective which includes product, quality and packaging factors within R&D function.
Support commercial in Sourcing and selection of new ingredients and Products to on sell within the Wilmar Food and Ingredients RFS channel
Ensure any RFS ingredient projects approved meet GF standards.
Provide any technical support where required to ensure quality standards are achieved for ingredients projects
Oversee sensory testing and meet sensory and acceptability evaluation targets
Implementation of agreed development processes and reporting requirements
Ensure the NPD process is adhered to and that sufficient checks exist to identify any regulatory or policy noncompliance
Early identification of risks and collaborating with stakeholders to implement contingency planning
Provide expert advice, assistance and promotion of food technology program to internal and external stakeholders
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:

Technical/Functional Competencies:
2+ years in product development within FMCG environment
Quality Assurance or NPD experience
End to end food product/process development within the manufacturing environment
Strong analytical and problem solving skills
Strong knowledge of regulatory requirements
Project Management
Advanced internal and external stakeholder management.
Leadership Capabilities (Leads Self):
Deliver Results, Deliver Fast - Executes goals with urgency
Growth Mindset - sees possibilities, embraces challenges, learns from mistakes, and persists in the face of setbacks
Think Strategically - Understands our business and aligns
Empower and Grow our People - Contributes to a great workplace; is self-aware and committed to own growth
Collaborate Constructively - Is a team player
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 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!

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.

What are you waiting for? Apply now.