Food Technology Manager: Lead Quality & Innovation

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

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working arrangements

Headspace access

Company discount – 70% HelloFresh, 40%

Youfoodz

Job summary

Youfoodz in Brisbane (Karawatha) seeks a Food Technology Manager to oversee the Food Safety program across all product lines, ensuring compliance with Australian standards and managing raw material to finished product specs.

You will lead a team of three Food Technologists, drive continuous improvement, and report to Head of Quality Assurance & Technical. Flexible work arrangements and a global brand experience offered.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Oversee the Food Safety program including validations of products and processes.
• Lead and mentor a team of Food Technologists; manage rosters and development.
• Review and approve raw material, component and finished product specs.
• Ensure accurate label information and NIPs in compliance with FSANZ and law.
• Coordinate with QA on HACCP reviews and process updates for new products.
• Monitor regulatory changes via Food Legal and FSANZ subscriptions.
• Drive continuous improvement and quality initiatives in a high-volume facility.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Analytical thinking

Prioritization

Education

Tertiary degree in Food Science or Technology

Job description

Youfoodz in Brisbane (Karawatha) seeks a Food Technology Manager to oversee the Food Safety program across all product lines, ensuring compliance with Australian standards and managing raw material to finished product specs.

You will lead a team of three Food Technologists, drive continuous improvement, and report to Head of Quality Assurance & Technical. Flexible work arrangements and a global brand experience offered.