Are you an experienced professional and looking for a new challenge in the product development space? Would you enjoy a technical role in the early life nutrition industry? We have a fantastic opportunity for a Senior Product Development Technologistto be part of our talented and dynamic R&I team based in Auckland. As a key member of a team, you will be responsible for driving the successful end-to-end product development delivery through the application of in-depth knowledge in manufacturing process optimisation, nutritional powder formulation, and their interactions.
Reporting to the Product Development Manager, you will be responsible for the delivery of product development outputs and where necessary wider cross-functional projects, ensuring on-time and quality delivery against business expectations. You will act as a key link between the R &I team and the Operations team to ensure concept base powder formulations can be successfully scaled up and commercialised in the plant with clear operational/process specifications stipulated while meeting plant manufacturing KPIs.
Your responsibilities will include (but are not limited to):
Drive optimisation in products & processes to achieve cost-effective recipe design, effective material selection, product optimization scalability, and use of zero-base mind set/ toolsProvide support to operations in Auckland & Balclutha sites with ongoing maintenance and troubleshooting of existing product portfoliosSupport product development projects in the space of formulations, sourcing new ingredients, trials, and testing, and updating technical documentsLead relevant part of the R&I module of China registration at NZSP including – stakeholder management in China and NZSP, trial, dossier preparation, and SMAR auditIdentify & share opportunities for innovations and productivity that create and add value to the business.Ensure ongoing product and plant process performance monitoring, data collection, and analysisWork collaboratively with cross-functional teams including Global teams for the effective execution of projects.About youYou are an experienced product development technologist who has great cross-functional collaboration skills, sound technical skills and an inclusive working style with an agile mindset. Your prior experience in a fast-paced dairy/infant formula manufacturing environment handling a technical portfolio will be advantageous. You have a positive attitude, are easy to get along with, and have a natural flair for building rapport with great people skills.
To be successful you will also have:
Tertiary qualification in Chemical Engineering/Food Science/Dairy Science/Life Science/Human Nutrition or related fieldRelevant experience in a similar role within a dairy/infant formula/ FMCG industry is highly desiredExperience in China registration/nGB will be an advantageGood Excel and MS Office suite skills will be preferred Excellent communication skills – written and verbalSound planning and organization skills with an ability to work with shifting prioritiesAbout usDanone's mission is to bring health through food to as many people as possible and we want to invite people to join the movement for a healthier world. We recognize the power people have to impact the world through their daily choices. Each time we eat and drink, we vote for the world we want to live in. We believe a healthy body needs healthy food. And healthy food needs a healthy planet, and this is what our new signature One Planet One Health embodies.
Danone Nutricia Specialised Nutrition produces specialty foods for infants and young children, and our mission "We make every day count for you and your baby" gives meaning to everything we do. We operate out of 3 sites in New Zealand in Auckland and Balclutha, where our teams undertake the manufacturing, distribution, and development of our infant milk and toddler supplements with market-leading brands.
WE OFFER The opportunity to be part of a highly collaborative team with a strong continuous improvement mindsetBroad exposure across the Auckland and Balclutha sitesA positive and supportive business cultureRobust development structure to support growth in the role and accelerate your careerA chance to make a difference in our society through Specialised NutritionA dynamic manager and a high-performing team where you are both challenged and supportedProving yourself in this role could lead to future opportunities within Danone both locally and abroad. We support our employees to take ownership of developing their career within Danone and encourage moves across (as well as within) our varying functions and businesses. We are passionate about developing and growing our team of leaders, and that could soon include you!
WHAT'S NEXT? If this sounds like the perfect opportunity for you to make this role your own, please hit the APPLYbutton now as the advert closes on 25 th April!
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