Research And Development Team Leader

Welcome to the Sunny Side!

Sunny Queen Australia is an Australian farmer owned company, with over 90 years "eggsperience" in the industry. Beginning life as the Queensland Egg Board in 1930, Sunny Queen has now become one of the most well-known, and well-loved food brands in the Country. From Humble beginnings at local farmer's markets, Sunny Queen is now Australia's leader in eggs and egg products available at all major supermarkets across Australia. 

A career at Sunny Queen Australia means becoming part of a working culture that recognises people development as crucial to overall long-term success.

Why not join the team that brings a smile every day to millions of people in Australia and around the world.

What can Sunny Quen offer you?

• A great workplace culture
• Annual salary review process
• Company phone & laptop
• A paid day off each year to celebrate your birthday!
• Free onsite parking
• Reward and Recognition program
• Opportunity for personal and professional development
• Beautiful offices and state of the art facilities
• Monthly business morning teas

Your new role 
As an experienced Research and Development Team Leader you will be applying scientific and engineering principles in food research, product development, production technology, quality controls, packaging and processing to formulate and develop new products and meal solutions. Your main duties will include:

• Develop benchtop prototypes and conduct product assessments with an understanding of processing methods, consultation with engineers, flavour experts, packaging and marketing specialists, to deliver production/market meal solutions and products
• Manage allocated New Product Development projects from concept through to first production runs
• Identify and develop new and improved methods and systems for food processing, production, packaging and distribution
• Supervise and document trial production runs and first production runs.
• Coordinate with the Sales, Supply Chain Manufacturing to optimise new product introduction onto sites
• Recommend and support the existing product improvement process to ensure best practice as well as lean manufacturing process.
• Maintain up to date knowledge of food requirements in terms of specification, declaration, NIPs, ingredients panel for both domestic and international markets
• Mentor, manage and provide training to direct reports.

What you'll need to succeed 
With your experience within the food industry, you will have proven experience in food product development and delivery, processing, packaging and ingredient functionality. You will also:

• Hold a Tertiary qualification in Food Science or similar
• 5 to 7 years’ experience in leading a Research and Development team
• Previous work experience in chilled or frozen food manufacturing (desired)
• Have a proven track record of strategies that lead to systems and products improvement
• Have proven knowledge of the Australian and International Food Regulatory System, with specific experience with retail products
• Have previous experience of supporting product recall in retail
• Have the ability to demonstrate a high level of effective team management
• Proven ability to use interpersonal skills in everyday workplace situations

We are an equal opportunity employer, and we are proud of our positive working culture. If you are looking for your next challenge, please apply with your resume and cover letter.

No agencies please.