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Form of workAbout Us
Teys Australia is an innovative Australian food business with home grown pride and global reach. Drawing on more than 70 years’ experience in the beef industry, our team of over 4,500 focus their energy and expertise on delivering value to our communities, customers, and consumers.
As one of the leading beef processors and exporters in Australia, we are a proud partner to over 7,000 Aussie beef producers and some of the largest names in fresh food retailing in the country. In a joint venture with Cargill, Teys Australia has retained its strong founding family connections and it is this rich heritage that drives our future.
Our Values: Humility, Integrity, Loyalty, Resilience, Trust & Cooperation
About the Role
Teys Australia has a new opportunity for an experienced Head of Product Development and Innovation to join our esteemed Teys Australia Food Solution (TAFS) team situated at our Morningside/Hemmant food manufacturing site in Brisbane, Queensland. The successful candidate will be charged with developing and executing Teys Australia’s New Product Development initiatives across the TAFS Business unit.
In this exciting position, you will excel in creating innovative food solutions that enable value creation for our customers aligning their needs and preferences to our products and technologies. As part of this leadership role, you will oversee the execution and strategy of the NPD process, providing technical insights related to meat value-adding, as well as building robust relationships with stakeholders to optimize revenue and foster sustainable growth.
Additionally, you will coordinate our production process flows addressing appropriately balance culinary excellence with commercial feasibility, whilst collaborating with opportunities to attract and retain domestic and overseas customers.
About You
It is essential that you have the following experience/skills:
- Relevant qualification in Food Science
- Extensive experience performing a Senior Product Development position with the capacity to lead and inspire a team of high performing professionals.
- Experience working across a multi-channel product environment with significant exposure to the value-added meat categories.
- Knowledge of Food Standards Australia New Zealand (FSANZ), food labelling & allergen regulations, State legislation and international requirements
- Demonstrated capability in the development of successful meat-based food products for Australian retail.
- Ability to manage and improve a customer-facing New Product Development process.
- Proven expertise in strategic business insights and financial acumen.
- Familiarity with applying and creating insights that inform New Product design.
- Significant experience in working with Australian major retailers.
What’s in it for You
Our people make the difference. The success of Teys is attributable to a dedicated team of people who share a common set of values. At Teys you may benefit from a range of career support programs, well-being packages and financial benefits, available through us and our selected partners. These include:
- Competitive salary
- Annual bonus opportunity
- Access to our fabulous annual meat allowance (so delicious!)
- Salary packaging options - electronic devices, novated car leasing, and more
- Injury/Illness salary continuance scheme
- Access to a range of corporate discounts and the Teys Wellbeing program
- Range of corporate discounts including Bupa healthcare membership
All within a stable, Australian-owned global food business that fosters a supportive culture of learning and development for all its people.
To Apply
If you are looking for an opportunity to work in a fast-paced, collaborative environment within a growing business offering excellent career development and opportunities, we encourage you to APPLY today.
For a confidential discussion about this role, please phone Luisa Hamze on 0417 849 ***.
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