Position Snapshot

Location: Smithtown
Full Time, Permanent

Position Summary

Our company believes in collaboration, people focus and career development and, because nothing stands still for long, each day brings opportunities and challenges to grow and reach your potential. In return, we look for our people to be dynamic, pragmatic, team players, people of integrity, and high achievers. The combination of these qualities is the basis of our strong management, financial discipline and social responsibility the world over.
This is your opportunity, if you’re keen for a challenge that will provide you an opportunity to make an impact and get noticed. Our philosophy is Good Food, Good Life, and we’re building a company that you’ll be proud to be part of. 
Opportunity currently exists for a Senior Food Technologist to join Applications team based in our Smithtown Factory.

A day in the life of...

Reporting to the Applications Group Manager, the Senior Food Technologist will act as a key point of contact between Nestlé Health Science marketing team and the factory to develop and progress new products and strengthen existing product portfolio in accordance to strategic marketing plan. 
Key responsibilities include but not limited to:
•    Key liaison Nestlé Health Science (NHSc) between marketing and factory departments
•    Implement NPD pipeline at Smithtown Site in line with Marketing briefs by working with suppliers, leading factory teams to organise trials, commissioning, and evaluation of results.
•    Manage existing product portfolio on site including recipe approvals, validations releases and act as Regulatory and Medical Affairs Liaison for NHSc in the factory
•    Single Point of Contact (SPOC) for value enhancing claims within the business.  This will include market lead activities and Nestlé global initiatives
•    Support proactive and reactive initiatives within the Applications Group, product, and manufacturing area
•    Support “Zero injury, defect and waste” mind-set and promote behaviours that have a positive impact on Safety, Health, Environment and Quality.
•    Ensure product portfolio comply with relevant Food & Trade Practices legislation in conjunction with Applications Group Manager.

What will make you successful

•    Tertiary Qualified in Food Science / Technology / Chemistry, Engineering or related subjects
•    5-10 years’ experience in Food Manufacturing Industry in Product Development. 
•    Complemented by Food/Liquid Pharma industry experience within the product category.
•    Strong team player with a drive to deliver quality outcomes with efficiency and with a passion for continuous process improvement. 
•    Enjoy working within cross-functional teams in a dynamic work environment.
•    Key understanding of risk in processing, powder filling, processing parameters on quality and shelf life.
•    Different technology experience in blending, fortification in powdered, ready to drink, bars and related products
•    Key understanding on life science as immune system and gut health etc.
•    Project Management experience involving a range of projects of varying size 
•    Factory experience in one or multiple category of products 
•    Proven track record in delivering results by working with cross-functional teams (with or without direct reports)

Applicants must be eligible to work in Australia and have Permanent Residency. 

COVID-19 VACCINATION

COVID-19 vaccination may be required to perform this role, based on the Public Health Orders applicable in some States and Territories and/or conditions of premises entry set by our customers. You will be required to provide evidence of your vaccination or medical exemption as part of our recruitment process.
Evidence:
•    Sight and record as sighted (all States and Territories exl Victoria).
•    Record and Hold: Victoria
Vaccination evidence includes:
•    an immunisation history statement
•    a COVID-19 digital certificate 
•    an email or other document (printed or electronic) from the Department of Home Affairs that confirms a person has completed an Australia Travel Declaration and has been vaccinated against COVID-19 overseas
•    a medical exemption, which includes a medical contraindication certificate 

Benefits

•    Enjoy the benefits of living in a rural location in close proximity to some of the east coasts best beaches
•    Close to major cities departing via Port Macquarie or Coffs Harbour
•    Training and development plans
•    Short Term Bonus 
•    Employee Assistance Program
•    Purchased Leave Scheme
•    Training and development plan

Our Story

Nestlé enjoys a reputation as one of the world’s largest FMCG companies and a leader in nutrition, health and wellness. Our inclusive and high-performance culture is a testament to the great training, development, rewards and recognition we extend to every member of our 5000-strong Oceania workforce.
You can realise your full potential at Nestlé, working among the leading teams in nutrition, health and wellness. As part of a global network, you can use your skills to influence others and make a positive impact where you own a piece of the action. 
At Nestlé, you will work in a supportive environment where your ideas and points of view will be championed by a collaborative team. Together, we will drive the strength of our brands, the quality of our products, and the future of our business. 
At Nestlé, you can make a difference to millions of lives, every single day. As a large, global company that’s driven by purpose, you and your team can add your piece of legacy of creating a better, healthier future. 
In return you will have the chance to work with an outstanding team, and build and grow your career with an inclusive, global FMCG leader.
Nestlé Oceania supports a culture of diversity and inclusion in all that we do. Take a look at Careers at Nestlé Australia | Nestlé Australia (nestle.com.au) to see some of the ways we live and practice this every day in our workplace.
For more information please visit our website Nestlé Australia Home | Nestlé Australia (nestle.com.au) or Our LinkedIn page http://www.linkedin.com/company/nestle-s-a-
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