Food Technology Manager — Lead QA & Innovation (Flexible)

HelloFresh; Brisbane; On-site; AUD 150,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working arrangements

Headspace access

Internal learning & development

Onsite gym

Onsite parking

Company discount

Job summary

HelloFresh is seeking a Food Technology Manager to oversee the Food Safety program across Youfoodz product lines, validating new products, changes, and processes/equipment, ensuring compliance with Australian food standards.

Based in Karawatha, Brisbane, you will lead a team of 3 Food Technologists, drive improvements, manage specifications, labels, and NIPs, and report to Head of Quality Assurance & Technical.

Qualifications

• Tertiary degree in Food Science or Technology.
• Minimum 5 years of food industry experience in a Food Technology role.
• Minimum 2 years of experience leading technical teams.
• Sound knowledge of Food Safety Management Systems, HACCP, and FSANZ food standards.
• Strong leadership, communication, analytical problem-solving, and relentless prioritization skills.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the Food Safety program, including product and process/equipment validations.
• Lead and mentor a team of 3 Food Technologists, managing rosters and team development.
• Review and approve raw material, component, and finished product specifications.
• Ensure accurate creation, review, and approval of label information and NIPs in compliance with FSANZ and legal standards.
• Facilitate Food Safety requirements within the Menu Development (NPD) process.
• Lead Quality Squad and continuous improvement activities to improve quality metrics.
• Coordinate with QA regarding HACCP reviews and process/procedure updates for new products.
• Monitor regulatory changes via Food Legal and FSANZ subscriptions.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Analytical thinking

Prioritization

Education

Food Science or Technology

Job description

HelloFresh is seeking a Food Technology Manager to oversee the Food Safety program across Youfoodz product lines, validating new products, changes, and processes/equipment, ensuring compliance with Australian food standards.

Based in Karawatha, Brisbane, you will lead a team of 3 Food Technologists, drive improvements, manage specifications, labels, and NIPs, and report to Head of Quality Assurance & Technical.