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Thomas Foods InternationalSee more

addressAddressLaverton North, VIC
CategoryManagement

Job description

About Thomas Foods Founded in 1988 by Chris Thomas, Thomas Foods International is Australia’s largest, 100% Australian family-owned meat company with processing and distribution facilities in all states on the Australian mainland. We also have a global presence with facilities across the U.S. and Europe. 

From Farms to livestock to feedlots to abattoirs, wholesale, distribution and processing, Thomas Foods is a genuine vertically integrated meat company, the advantages of which to both client and consumer are quite substantial.

Thomas Foods International is truly a company for people who thrive on the endless energy and positive culture that is within the operating environment. Our greatest asset is our people and now is the perfect time to join this growing global business.

About the Role: We are seeking a dynamic Product Innovation Manager to lead our product development initiatives across our national retail and foodservice sectors. This role involves close collaboration with the Commercial Director and National Retail Sales Manager, ensuring that all new products align with current food trends.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Spearhead product development programs, managing the lifecycle of both existing and new products.
  • Chair weekly New Product Development (NPD) meetings to maintain project alignment and timely updates.
  • Oversee quality and compliance, ensuring standards are met across all development projects.
  • Engage with suppliers to foster innovation and adopt best practices.
  • Collaborate extensively with QA, Production, Sales, and Executive Management to ensure successful project completion and market launch.

Essential Experience:

  • Proven experience in the planning and management of product development within the meat or food processing industry.
  • Demonstrated ability to drive projects from inception to final production stages.

Desirable Qualifications:

  • Formal accreditation in Food Science or Quality Assurance.

Skills and Competencies:

  • Excellent leadership, interpersonal, and communication skills.
  • Strong negotiation and conflict resolution abilities.
  • Superior business acumen with analytical and problem-solving skills.
  • High proficiency in project management and IT skills.

Salary:

  • Commensurate with skill set 
Refer code: 2237842. Thomas Foods International - The previous day - 2024-05-22 19:10

Thomas Foods International

Laverton North, VIC
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