Company

Maltra FoodsSee more

addressAddressClayton, VIC
CategoryIT

Job description

Looking for a role that will challenge & reward? Do you want to work in a fast growing and innovative company? Then this could be it!!!

About the Company

Maltra Foods is a 100% Australian owned contract manufacturer passionate about great flavours and even better ideas. For almost three decades, Maltra Foods has become one of the largest and most reputable manufacturers in dry based food and beverages. In recent years, we have expanded our business to the nonalcoholic beverage category. With a rich history of delivering exceptional products globally, we are passionate and committed to create delicious and highest quality of beverage solutions for our customers. 

About the Role

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced NPD specialist to join our dynamic Research and Development team. This is an opportunity to play a crucial role in driving LIQUID BEVERAGE NPDs, providing opportunities for improvement on existing beverage products and processes, troubleshooting technical challenges and providing support for our customers and production team.

This position requires a positive can-do attitude, sound knowledge and expertise in formulations and process of LIQUID BEVERAGE

The successful candidate will have 

  • A Minimum 5 years of experience in food product development within the food and beverage industry, with a focus on beverage innovations.
  • Strong knowledge and expertise of ingredient functionality, beverage formulation and processing techniques on syrups, dessert sauces and fruit drinks.
  • Proven track record of successfully developing and launching new food and beverage products from concept to commercialization.
  • Excellent project management skills with the ability to prioritize tasks, meet deadlines, and manage multiple projects simultaneously.
  • Strong communication and collaboration skills with the ability to work effectively in a cross-functional team environment.
  • Good understanding of FSANZ, familiarity with food safety regulations and quality assurance standards.
  • Prompt, flexible, and positive approach and can-do attitude.
  • A solution orientated outlook and have the ability to identify opportunities and customer service.
  • High level of attention to detail.
  • Tertiary qualifications in Food Science or related field.
  • Competent computer skills.
  • A great team player.
  • Commercially pragmatic.
  • SAP Experience is preferred.
  • Experience with Export labeling and familiarity with food regulations in Southeast Asia will be highly regarded.

Key responsibilities:

  • Formulating beverage applications in line with project briefs. Products include flavoured sugar syrups, dessert sauces, fruit smoothies, granitas/slushie. 
  • Manage all steps of the product development cycle - from brief to scale up and commercialization. 
  • Drive continuous improvement initiatives to optimize existing product formulations, cost and process.
  • Organize and lead factory trials. 
  • Review existing process, utilize your expertise to trouble shoot and resolve any technical challenges that arise during NPD and production. 
  • Support production and provide training to operational staff where needed.
  • stay up-to-date with industry trends to identify new ingredients, technologies, and processes that can enhance product quality and performance
  • Prepare all product related documentation like Specifications/PIF’s, artworks, generate product labels, set up and conduct shelf life tests. 
  • Support production and engineering with new equipment commissioning.
  • Build effective working relationships with cross functional teams - Operations, sales & marketing, PMs, QA, Procurement. 

You will work in the heart of the business. Your extensive beverage experience, knowledge and vision will be fully utilised to its highest potential, and you will leave your marks in supporting this fast-growing business excelling within the beverage industry.

What's in it for you?

  • Competitive remuneration package; 
  • Part of a creative, vibrant and inclusive R&D team
  • Part of a growing global business with expansion plans; 
  • Flexible hours

Additional qualification checks may also be required

Click on the "Apply Now" button with a cover letter addressing the selection criteria above and a detailed resume.

As we receive a high volume of applications for our vacancies, we will only contact you directly should you be successful through to the next stage of our recruitment process. 

Refer code: 2273560. Maltra Foods - The previous day - 2024-05-24 05:40

Maltra Foods

Clayton, VIC
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