Kilcoy Cuisine Solutions | Product Implementation Technologist

ABOUT US

As a rapidly growing world-class organisation with a global footprint spanning every step of the food journey – join us to create food the world loves to eat!

Our people are innovative, with a diversity of expertise, working together with our customers to create value at every opportunity.

We are constantly looking for problem solvers who combine creativity with passion in our quest in to deliver fresh, natural, and convenient food solutions across the globe. 

THE OPPORTUNITY

Location: Kilcoy Cuisine Solutions, Bells Creek, Sunshine Coast 

We are seeking an experienced Product Implementation Technologist to join our Kilcoy Cuisine Solutions Team and help bring new products to life. This position is part of our New Product Development (NPD) department at Bells Creek with occasional travel to our corporate office in Birtinya as needed. Reporting to the NPD Manager, this role presents an exciting opportunity for a skilled Food Technologist—preferably with experience in raw and cooked meat proteins and ready-made meal solutions—to manage and oversee the entire NPD lifecycle, from initial concept through to commercialisation.

ABOUT THE ROLE

• Contributing to the successful execution of the KCS strategy by implementing food solution activities, driving change initiatives, and collaborating with business units
• Developing recipes for NPD products across Kilcoy Cuisine Solutions
• Leading and managing both in-house and external trials for NPD
• Ensuring that developed products are both cost-effective and commercially viable
• Preparing NPD summaries, reports, and providing input on raw material and finished goods specifications
• Overseeing product validation activities, such as cooking, packaging, and shelf-life testing
• Leading communication with key internal and external stakeholders on ingredients, samples, PDS, SL, costs, etc.
• Supporting the commercial team with samples, addressing customer queries, and preparing customer presentations
• Driving continuous improvement in the development of new procedures, systems, and processes
• Assisting the NPD Manager with proactive, collaborative third-party research studies
• Leading and managing NPD projects within the Food Solutions division
• Advocating for and implementing the stage gate process while engaging cross-functional teams

ABOUT YOU

To be successful you will bring:

• Bachelor’s degree in Agriculture and Food Sciences (or similar)
• Demonstrated meat protein experience (raw and cooked) in a similar role
• Sous-vide technology experience
• Ability to display excellent judgement, drive, initiative, and sense of urgency
• Strong interpersonal, communication, analytical, and organisational skills
• Demonstrated internal and external stakeholder management (essential)
• Commercial and technical awareness of ingredients, process, and customer requirements

BENEFITS

• Live & work on the beautiful Sunshine Coast 
• An organisation where cultural diversity is celebrated
• Access to discounted Health Insurance
• Access to discounted premium meat

HOW TO APPLY

If you are looking to join a company that promotes innovation, is a leader in industry and champions success, then apply now.

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