AddressAre you ready to make history…….
Aus Pie Co is a leading food manufacturer producing millions of savoury and baked goods each year and distributing across Australia and New Zealand, under the brand names Mrs Mac’s, Pie Face and Balfours.
Due to organisational growth and reporting to the National NPD Manager, we are looking to appoint a creative and technical NPD Manager - Balfours, located at Dudley Pk. Balfours, Australia's beloved bakery since 1853, is reimagining what it means to indulge in timeless sweet and savoury treats. Through the decades of time, we've preserved the essence of quality baking while pioneering new flavours and experiences
Our aim is to further extend our product portfolio by continued hands-on development of NPD projects, and we require the NPD Manager to oversee the technical development and implementation of our innovation strategy. You will act as the technical expert and deliver projects from conceptual idea through to commercialisation. Bringing confidence in your own expertise and proficiencies, you will oversee the teams’ projects, covering both short-term and long-term briefs.
Your Responsibilities:
- Hands on development of new products from concept to commercialisation, ensuring all commercial targets are met
- Ensure product innovation can be matched in a manufacturing environment
- Collaboration with the cross functional teams such as Operations, Sales, Purchasing, QA and Marketing, to continuously develop our business portfolio
- Research and stay current with food trends and innovation to build knowledge for future product development projects
- Prioritise work schedules to ensure tasks are completed within the agreed timeframes
- Ensure legal and regulatory compliance is maintained across all processes, ingredients and labelling within the NPD lifecycle
- Provide technical and project related support to members of the team
- Assist the National NPD Manager with continuous improvement of the product development processes
Essential Technical Skills / Experience Required:
- Tertiary qualifications in Food Science or equivalent
- 5+ years’ experience in a Food / FMCG senior management role within the Bakery industry (or similar)
- Ability to liaise and perform customer presentations
- Visionary and creative thinker with strong problem-solving skills
- Collaborative team player and ability to work with multiple departments
- Highly motivated and self-driven with outstanding attention to detail
- Good judgment and capability to understand the impact of decision making on the greater business
- Comfortable in a hands-on role working with pastry to develop products in a kitchen lab and factory environment
- Ability to adhere to deadlines and prioritize tasks within a fast-moving industry
- Proven capability managing multiple projects and tasks simultaneously
Working at Aus Pie Co with a large focus on the Balfours brand means joining a team that thrives on passion, innovation, and a deep love for baking. As we embark on a new era of growth, there's never been a better time to be part of our journey. Discover the magic behind our classic custard tarts, choccy donuts, and the iconic frog cake while exploring exciting new horizons in the world of quality baked goods. Come aboard and help us write the next chapter…the story continues.
To be considered for this position, please click APPLY NOW and submit your updated resume.
You must reside in Adelaide with full Australian work rights to be considered, and only shortlisted applicants will be contacted. Please note we are not accepting agency applications.
