Address- Onsite role at our Production site here in the heart of Central Goldfields - Maryborough
- Only 50 mins from both Ballarat and Bendigo
About us at True Foods
True Foods is a modern-day success story of the FMCG industry, and the proud home of the Simson’s Pantry product range which is 100% made using solar electricity from our onsite solar farm.
We have a genuine people-focused culture and burning ambition for high-performing innovation and ongoing sustainable growth in Australia. We pride ourselves on being 100% Australian-owned and our capability to manufacture everyday specialty household products; Tortilla Wraps, Flatbread, Pizza Bases, Naan & Roti Breads, right here in Maryborough Victoria.
Through passion and pure grit, we have been able to successfully introduce and maintain a high-quality product range that has seen volumes soar across major Retail and the Foodservice channels. We service and manage all major key customers nationally, including Coles, Woolworths, Aldi, Metcash, KFC, Subway, PFD and Bidfood.
True Foods is on the search for a Product Technologistto support the business with the development and launch of new product initiative (NPD) and product improvements (R&D).
You will work closely with key stakeholders across the business to execute projects in line with True Foods' broader innovation plans. Your major projects will include new food products, ingredient substitution, manufacturing optimization projects, extended shelf-life trialling and new packaging solutions + more.
How you will contribute
- Lead innovation, renovation, simplification and value engineering initiatives from concept to launch.
- Attend R&D meetings to provide project updates, resolve roadblocks and make key project decisions
- Research industry best practices and latest developments through leveraging key relationships both internal and external to the business.
- Utilise process and unit operations knowledge to assist new product development and existing product improvement to meet internal and externals briefs.
- In consultation with Operations and Supply Chain functions, coordinate and lead product trials.
- Support Operations in the roll out of product changes to ensure smooth handover of NPD and R&D projects across all shifts.
- In conjunction with Operations, support continual improvement of SOP (Standard Operating Procedures) to reflect best practices as needed for new and existing products.
- Ensure all product introductions and changes meet Food Safety and FSANZ regulations and reflect customer expectations including all 2nd and 3rd party standards.
- Engage proactively across all functions to identify opportunities for improvement and cost reduction of existing products and processes.
What you will bring
- Tertiary qualification in Food Technology, Chemical Engineering or similar
- 3 years demonstrated experience within food manufacturing, preferably within baking
- Working knowledge of food laws and regulations, including but not limited to nutritional facts development, ingredient declarations, development of formulas and maintenance of R&D documentation
- Knowledge and practice of food hygiene, food handling and packaging concepts, HACCP and GMP
- Strong analytical skills, including the ability to interpret product, process and equipment commissioning and testing data
What we offer
- A competitive salary package
- Opportunity to participate in the Company’s annual Profit Participation Scheme
- A family friendly flexible work environment
- Opportunity to play a key role in the continued growth and success of a family business
- An energetic and innovative culture that is committed to supporting the continued growth and development of our products, our brand, our customers and our team
As we continue to grow bigger and better, this is the perfect time to be part of the team as we continue to take the flatbread market by storm.
Ready to join the team!
How to apply
To apply, please click the “apply now” button and follow the prompts. Alternatively, forward your resume together with a covering letter addressing the criteria to *******@truefoods.com.au. For further information about the role, feel free to contact the People & Culture Team via *******@truefoods.com.au for a confidential discussion.
Please note that due to the high volume of applications we anticipate receiving, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for further steps in the selection process. We appreciate your understanding and patience as we carefully review each application.
Once again, thank you for considering an opportunity with True Foods.
