Product Developer - 12 month fixed term contract

Loyalty Rules; Tracy (CA); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the food industry is looking for an experienced Product Developer to join their Research and Development team on a 12-month fixed-term contract. This role involves creating new and enhancing existing products while collaborating with various stakeholders to meet project needs in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years industrial experience in the food industry.
• Exceptional organizational skills with a track record of delivering projects on time.
• Proven experience in process technology and process improvements.

Responsibilities

• Support development and commercialization of new products.
• Drive product and process improvements to achieve cost and quality targets.
• Manage specifications and ensure compliance with regulatory standards.

Skills

Collaboration

Organizational Skills

Process Improvements

Job description

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Date: May 15, 2025

Category: Research and Development

Country/Region: AU

State: NSW

City: Sydney

Workplace: Hybrid

Title: Product Developer - 12 month fixed term contract

Description:

We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced Product Developer to join Kellanova on a 12 month fixed term contract.

Working as part of the wider Research and Development team, you will create new and improve existing foods and processes by applying your food science and culinary skills. You will manage processing procedures and specifications for new products, product enhancements, and cost reductions to meet project needs in a constantly evolving business environment.

A Taste of What You’ll Be Doing

• Support the development and commercialization aspects of new product introductions
• Driving product and process improvements to achieve cost and quality targets, whilst maintaining precise and appropriate documentation
• Ensuring products are commercialized on time, at cost targets and to appropriate functional, quality and regulatory standards
• Strong partnership with the operations team and being the technical lead in planning and executing products from prototype development through to factory trial and commercialization
• Develop experimental formulas, processing procedures, and specifications for raw ingredients, and finished products for NPD
• Putting food quality first through identifying and implementing improvements in product design and processes while maintaining product consistency
• Specifications management including raw materials, processing manuals and finished product specifications
• Maintain records for R&D tax concession claim and complete accurate and timely information for Stage gate documentation
• Support labeling, nutritional, regulatory, quality and food safety efforts

We’re Looking for Someone With

We are looking for an experienced Product Developer who is passionate about food. With a continuous improvement mindset, you will not only have experience in new product development, but also the improvement of existing products. You will enjoy working in a fast-paced environment particularly within a manufacturing environment, where you will collaborate with a variety of different stakeholders on the journey.

You will have:

• A minimum of 3 years industrial experience within the food industry
• Exceptional organizational skills with a strong track record of delivering projects on time and within budget
• A strong collaborator, you will be able to navigate cross functional teams with ease with demonstrable experience doing this within a supply chain environment
• Proven track record in process technology, process improvements and value innovation initiatives with knowledge and experience of process design, ingredient functionality, formulation and commercialization.
• Sound knowledge of FSANZ and labelling requirements

What’s Next

After you apply, your application will be reviewed by a real recruiter, so it may take us a few weeks to get back with you by email or phone. Visit our How We Hire page to get insights into our hiring process and more about what we offer.
If you join our team, you’ll be rewarded for the difference you make. Our comprehensive benefits offer you the support you need through your life events, big or small. Visit our benefits page & be sure to ask your recruiter for more specific information.

Get to Know Us

Mars has agreed to acquire Kellanova in a combination that will shape the future of snacking! The transaction is anticipated to close within the first half of 2025 (subject to Kellanova shareowner approval and other customary closing conditions, including regulatory approvals). The companies remain separate until closing.

You can learn more at www.futureofsnacking.com , and our hiring teams will be happy to discuss further questions if your application advances in the hiring process.

Kellanova is an Equal Opportunity Employer that strives to provide an inclusive work environment, a seat for everyone at the table, and embraces the diverse talent of its people. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, disability, religion, national origin, gender, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, sexual orientation, age, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. For more information regarding our efforts to advance Equity, Diversity & Inclusion, please visit our website here.