Product Development Technologist

• Join a highly engaged and supportive team
• Hybrid Working Model
• Parking onsite and free product to take home

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Product Development Technologist to join our Product Development Team at one of Australia's most loved brands, Tip Top Bakeries.

Purpose of the Role

Reporting to the Product Development Manager, you will play a key role in executing the product innovation agenda via the implementation of new ingredients, recipes, processes and technologies that meet the changing needs of consumers. This includes:

• Ensuring new products are delivered to agreed briefs and timings across our bakeries utilising our stage gate system and relevant tools to meet business growth targets.
• Evaluation of new raw materials including all relevant paperwork and documentation
• Designing and testing recipes via sensory & shelf-life evaluations.
• Renovation of current products to ensure they remain relevant and competitive.
• Building strong internal relationships cross functionally and across our bakery network and external relationships with our suppliers to drive the innovation agenda.
• Support the sales team in maintaining strong relationships with our customers.
• Champion nutritional and sustainability initiatives across NPD projects.

About You

The ideal candidate will have:

• Formal baking/technology and/or Food Science/relevant tertiary qualification
• Up to 2+ years' experience working in commercial food manufacturing environments with a focus on bakery; ideally FMCG.
• Good ingredient and bakery process understanding.
• The ability to work autonomously, influence stakeholders and consistently meet deadlines.
• Willingness to travel interstate to conduct bakery trials.
• Good working knowledge of FSANZ
• High emotional intelligence, self-awareness, and proactive communication skills
• The ability to work well under pressure and manage multiple projects.

About Us

We are Australia's leading brand of quality bread and bakery products. Chances are that one of our iconic brands is sitting on your table, packed in your lunchbox or resting in your pantry right now, as well as supplying leading quick service restaurants and the commercial food service channel. Join the team and be part of one of our iconic brands like Tip Top, Abbotts Bakery, Bürgen and Golden.

At Tip Top our people are our greatest asset. By supporting their ability to work effectively and providing them with the tools they need to succeed, we are ensuring that we are the kind of company where talented people of all backgrounds want to work. Across our organisation, we're creating a workplace where collaboration is important, courage is rewarded, trust is expected, and a strong safety mindset is the norm.

Working with Tip Top, we offer many benefits including:

• Employee Recognition Program
• Access to benefits and discounts at hundreds of retailers across ANZ
• Inclusion & Diversity initiatives
• Paid Parental Leave
• Study Assistance
• Learning & Development courses and programs for your career
• Novated Lease
• Employee Assistance Program
• Paid volunteer days

Apply Now

To apply for this opportunity please submit your application by clicking on the ‘apply now' button or please feel free to contact Emma Felice on ***********@gwf.com.au for a confidential discussion.

Applicants for this position may be required to undertake pre-employment screening tests.

During the recruitment process you may be required to complete Security Assessment Forms that allow consent for GWF to perform a medical test and background check which may also include a criminal record check.