Food Technologist

SPC Global Pty Ltd; Shepparton; On-site; AUD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

SPC Global Pty Ltd is seeking a Food Technologist to support our multi-category portfolio, leading product development from concept to commercialisation for local and global markets. You will work with Sales, Operations and Quality to translate insights into quality, cost-effective packaging and products for B2B customers.

Responsibilities include rapid prototyping, trial plans, and maintaining specifications while exploring flavour trends and technologies to drive innovation and cost savings.

Qualifications

• Strong communication, planning and organisation skills.
• Analytical and problem-solving abilities required.
• Independently capable and well-organised with multiple tasks.
• Experience in food technology or QA roles preferred (2–5 years).
• Graduate with relevant degree and industry certifications is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Lead New Product Development from ideation to launch.
• Collaborate with Sales, Operations & Quality on B2B product requirements.
• Develop products and packaging meeting quality, regulatory and cost targets.
• Create experimental plans and test new products.
• Maintain specifications across portfolio using internal systems and controls.
• Identify cost savings opportunities with suppliers and customers.

Skills

Communication skills

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Organisational skills

Independent worker

Education

Bachelor's degree in Food Technology or related

Approval Persons Course certification advantageous

Job description

Contact information

• Contact Name SPC Recruitment Team
• Contact Phone [phone]
• Contact Email [e-mail]

Description

SPC Global (ASX:SPG) is an iconic food manufacturer with a 100-year commitment to playing a positive role in the Australian economy and manufacturing industry. Our commercial business office is located in Melbourne CBD and runs four Business Divisions – SPC, The Original Beverage Co, Nature One and Natural Ingredients.

Our Group has a portfolio of brands with a focus on providing nourishment and wellness for consumers globally. Our Group’s products span packaged fruit and tomatoes, baked beans and spaghetti, ready‑made meals, beverages, juice and wellness shots, powdered milk products, and vegetable and fruit supplies to the food service industry.

With a strong heritage in Australia, and ambitious plans to grow both domestically and internationally, this is an exciting time to join our business. This position is full time for a fixed 12 month term.

The Opportunity:

The Food Technologist role is a key role supporting SPC Global’s growing business ambition across a multi-category, diverse portfolio that services a wide-ranging customer base. The role will support the broader R&D & Technical Services team through providing support on business systems & processes whilst leading product development projects from concept to commercialisation in local & global markets, bringing global flavour and product trends to life in consumer products.

In the role you will work closely with Sales, Operations & Quality to understand B2B customer needs, creating product solutions to meet those needs, at the right cost and to agreed timeframes.

This is a broad and challenging role which will be require you to collaborate with both internal and external stakeholders to influence business growth and drive profit through fruit preparation product development.

The Food Technologist must maintain the expert knowledge necessary to make sound technical decisions and develop and approve specifications associated with product development. Products must meet quality, regulatory, and financial targets.

As a core member of the NPD & Technical Services team, this role will also advise and influence others, lead & support nominated projects, role model the SPC culture and behaviours required to establish a proactive and outcome focused NPD environment.

Key Responsibilities:

• New product development from ideation through to implementation and launch
• At ideation phase, work with commercial business leaders to explore the consumer and customer insights and translate into quality product & Packaging solutions for B2B customers
• Develop products & packaging that meet quality, regulatory, financial and launch targets and are technically feasible in the supply chain network
• Rapid prototyping of product design options to assesses customer acceptance using appropriate research methods
• Develop experimental trial plans to test and validate new products
• Develop and implement product & packaging specifications across the portfolio and ensure specifications are maintained practically & via internal systems, processes & controls
• Proactively explore flavour trends and appropriate technologies to create innovative products for B2B customers relevant to our portfolio & innovation pipeline
• Participate in innovation workshops with key B2B customers bringing flavour and fruit innovation to them
• Collaborate with external and internal stakeholders to identify product, packaging and process cost savings opportunities
• Develop and deliver annual cost savings plans
• Engagement with NPD team and external and internal stakeholders to drive outcomes
• Develop cross functional relationships and processes with suppliers and customers to proactively explore food trends and realise cost savings opportunities
• Continually drive own personal development through application of robust development plan

The successful candidate will have:

• Bachelor’s degree in food technology or related Technology
• Certification relating to Approval Persons Course for Thermal Processing of Low Acids Foods advantageous
• Strong written and verbal communication, planning and organisation skills
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Capable of working independently and staying organized while assuming multiple responsibilities and tasks
• Preferably 2 – 5 years’ experience working in food technologist or QA roles

Our Culture:

Our employees come from all walks of life, across many cultures and backgrounds. The strength of our brands is supported through the strength of our people.

This is a rare opportunity to join a diverse, exciting workplace during a transformation period and make positive contributions to the growth of SPC.

Aside from being part of one of Australia's most iconic businesses, SPC Global will also make sure you are fully trained for the job you are asked to do, and you will work in a great team environment with others who have a wealth of experience to share. We offer a competitive salary and opportunities for personal and career development.

You will be required to meet SPC Global’s employment criteria which will include pre-employment medical screening. Interested?