Product Technologist

Nestle; Wahgunyah; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Wellbeing benefits

Health insurance discounts

Diversity & Inclusion programs

Paid parental leave

Leave schemes

Job summary

Nestlé Wahgunyah Factory is seeking an experienced Product Technologist to lead the development of snack product innovations from concept to commercialization, while optimizing costs and ensuring Nestlé standards.

You will collaborate with Marketing, Factory and Suppliers to deliver successful trials, manage SAP-based specifications, and support existing products through lifecycle, packaging, and regulatory compliance.

Qualifications

• 3+ years in product development in a food-related environment.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills.
• Experience with SAP and documentation control.

Responsibilities

• Drive new product development from concept to launch with cross-functional teams.
• Lead factory trials, feasibility studies, and evaluation of results.
• Provide ongoing technical support for existing products and packaging.
• Ensure compliance with HACCP, labeling, and regulatory requirements.
• Identify cost optimisation, raw material sourcing and recipe improvements.
• Manage specifications, BOMs, labeling and artwork in SAP.
• Support sensory evaluation, quality audits and factory initiatives.
• Champion safety, health, environment and food safety standards.
• Collaborate across teams to stay ahead of packaging and sustainability trends.

Skills

Product development

Communication skills

Team collaboration

SAP experience

Education

Bachelor's degree in Food Science/Technology

Tools

SAP

Job description

Position Summary

Joining Nestlé means you are joining the largest Food and Beverage Company in the world. At our very core, we are a human environment – passionate people driven by the purpose of enhancing the quality of life and contributing to a healthier future.

We are looking for an experienced Product Technologist to join our Wahgunyah Factory, the home of Nestlé Uncle Toby’s Snacks and Cereals.

Working on our Snack product portfolio, this role will act as a key contact point between marketing and the factory to develop and progress new products and cost optimisation projects to commercialization stage, while ensuring that Nestlé standards and procedures are maintained in respect to quality, safety, competitiveness and profitability.

A day in the life…

Reporting to the Applications Group Manager, key responsibilities include but not limited to:

• Drive new product development on Snack products from concept to launch, working closely with Marketing, Factory and Suppliers to deliver successful trials and product releases


• Lead and support factory trials, feasibility studies, commissioning, and evaluation of results


• Provide ongoing technical support for existing products, packaging, systems and documentation


• Ensure products meet food safety, quality, nutritional and regulatory requirements (HACCP, pHACCP, labelling, trade practices)


• Identify and lead cost optimisation, raw material sourcing and recipe improvement initiatives


• Manage specifications, BOMs, labelling and artwork approvals within SAP and related systems


• Support sensory evaluation, quality audits, continuous improvement and factory initiatives


• Champion safety, health, environment, food safety and quality standards across all activities


• Collaborate across teams and build strong internal and external networks to stay ahead of product, packaging and sustainability trends

What will make you successful

Joining a collaborative team of specialists, you will be self-motivated, proactive and have a proven capacity to work effectively within a team environment.

Enjoy working within cross-functional teams in a dynamic work environment.

Tertiary Qualification in Food Science/Technology, or similar field of study.

3+ years in Product Development, preferably in a food related environment.

Excellent communication and presentation skills and a proven capacity to influence and negotiate to drive high standards of performance and quality.

Passionate about working for Nestlé and sharing its purpose

Previous experience and familiarity working with SAP preferred.

A working understanding of Australian Food Regulations is beneficial.

Understanding of and commitment to Safety, Health, Environment, Food Safety and Quality.

Applicants must have full Australian working rights

Applicants will be required to undergo pre-employment checks, including but not limited to health checks, prior to appointment to this role.

You will have the chance to work with an outstanding and highly engaged team, build and grow your career with an inclusive, global FMCG leader.

In addition, we offer:

• Varied career experiences and personalised development support


• Wellbeing benefits including vaccinations and health insurance discounts


• Diversity & Inclusion initiatives and program


• Paid parental and partner leave


• Purchase Leave Scheme


• Volunteering leave, Sports leave, Emergency Services leave

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.

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.