Senior Food Technologist- Cereals

·      Reputable Employer on the Beautiful Central Coast, NSW.

·      Never Be Rostered Friday Evening or Saturday Day!

·      Six-Month Maternity Contract.

We have an exciting opportunity for a Cereals Senior Food Technologist to join our Technical team at our Berkeley Vale Manufacturing Site on a 6-month maternity leave contract.

The Position

The primary purpose of this role is to provide high level of quality and technical support and advice to our Cereals Production Team. Further, as the Senior Food Technologist in the Cereals Department, this role will provide leadership and guidance to other team members operating within the technical team.

Key Responsibilities of this role include:

·      Develop and maintain accurate quality systems and related documentation for product, materials and processes.

·      Ensure site is compliant to internal and external food processing standard.

·      Lead and mentor the Cereals Technical Officer. Work collaboratively with the wider technical team, production teams and other support service departments.

·      Responsible for the release or holding of stock.

·      Provide technical knowledge and expertise when trialing new processes, packaging or recipes.

·      Monitor customer complaint trends and initiate action as required.

·      Promotes site vision and the delivery of the Cereals Manufacturing Strategy.

About You!

·      Tertiary qualifications in Food Technology or related science area at a minimum of a bachelor’s level.

·      HACCP Qualification.

·      Approximately 5 years’ experience in FMCG.

·      Ability to work both autonomously and collaboratively with others.

·      Works productively in a high-pressure environment.

·      Strong problem-solving ability.

·      Strong influencing skills but also ability to compromise, be flexible and solution driven in your approach.

Our Culture

Here at Sanitarium, we have a very collaborative culture underpinned by our organisation’s purpose of “Changing lives everyday through whole person health”.

Hear why our employee’s love working at Sanitarium, where people and purpose matter… https://www.sanitarium.com.au/about/join-our-team/working-at-sanitarium

About Sanitarium

Sanitarium Health Food Company has been operating for over 120 years! Sanitarium is an Australian owned company  – which we think is pretty special – and we are also proud to produce some of this country’s most loved products including UP&GO, So Good and Australia’s No.1 breakfast cereal, Weet-Bix. For more information, head over to our website:

https://www.sanitarium.com.au/

Benefits to You!

·      Work a half day Friday!!

·      Supportive Health and Wellbeing Program – Access to free support services, annual flu vaccinations, a healthy, affordable canteen and a free on-site gym!

·      Historically awarded Employer of Choice at the Australian Business Awards!

·      Sanitarium is a registered charity and not-for-profit – this provides meaning and intention to the work we do here.

How To Apply

If you are an aspiring leader wanting to join a growing and progressive team, then we want to hear from you!

To apply, please submit your resume and cover letter addressing your suitability using the link. The selection process will involve interviews, background checks and personality testing. The commencement date for this role will be discussed at interview. If you have any further questions, please contact our Talent Acquisition Team at ***************@sanitarium.com.au 

First round applications will be assessed after Monday 24th June 2024. We look forward to hearing from any eligible candidates!