New Product Development Process Technologist

Vitaco Group; Auckland; On-site; NZD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading health product company in Auckland is seeking an experienced product developer to shape innovative health supplements. This hands-on role involves leading manufacturing initiatives, resolving process issues, and coordinating trials. Candidates should have at least 3 years of experience in a relevant field and a tertiary qualification in science. The company offers competitive salary, discounts on products, and a supportive work environment.

Benefits

Competitive salary with annual reviews

Discounts on products

Wellness initiatives

Birthday day off

Discounted health benefits

Subsidised on-site café

Supportive work environment

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years’ experience in product development within manufacturing.
• Experience with formulation of supplements or pharmaceutical products.

Responsibilities

• Lead continuous improvement initiatives to enhance efficiencies.
• Resolve manufacturing issues related to formulation or process.
• Industrialise innovation projects from trial to scale-up.
• Coordinate small scale trials for new formulations.

Skills

Product development experience

Attention to detail

Organisational skills

Self-motivated

Teamwork

Education

Tertiary qualification in science (chemistry preferred)

Job description

Overview

The Role: Reporting to the Strategic Innovation Manager, you will be working within the NPD Supplements team of 8 and have a key role in shaping our new innovative products. We are looking for an experienced professional who can juggle multiple projects covering different formats of health supplements. This is a hands-on role, and you will help the team to deliver products that help our consumer’s live better lives.

Responsibilities

• Leading continuous improvement initiatives to increase efficiencies from a formulation and process standpoint
• Leading manufacturing issue resolutions (process, product) and advising long term actions for manufacturing related to formulation or process deviations
• Industrialising innovation and renovation projects from pilot trial through to scale-up
• Co-ordinate the functions for small scale trials for reworked formulations and generate associated paperwork
• Advising QA and manufacturing for on-line manufacturing process issues and assisting with new line implementation

Skills & Competencies We Are Looking For

• Ideally, you will have a minimum of 3 years’ experience in product development in a manufacturing environment
• Exposure to the formulation of supplements or pharmaceutical-type products
• A tertiary qualification in science is essential with preference given for a chemistry major
• Demonstrate good attention to detail and organisational skills
• Prove yourself to be pragmatic, self-motivated, and solutions focused
• Be able to work independently as well as in a team environment

What We Offer

• Competitive salary with annual reviews
• Great discounts on our products
• Wellness initiatives
• A day off on your birthday
• Access to discounted health benefits
• Subsidised on site café
• A fun and supportive work environment

About Vitaco

Vitaco is home to leading New Zealand and Australian supplements, health food, and sports nutrition brands, including Nutra-Life, Healtheries, Athena, and Musashi, which have been promoting healthier lives in over 30 countries worldwide for over 100 years. With a passion for health and wellness, Vitaco employs over 550 team members in New Zealand and Australia, dedicated to delivering the highest quality products through best-in-class manufacturing capabilities and exceptional customer service.

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