Process Development Technologist

Role and Company:
My client is a well-established nutraceutical manufacturer looking for a Process Development Technologist to due to internal promotion. This role is the link between the product development team and the factory floor. You will be based on site and working alongside the production team, making sure new products transition smoothly from trial and testing through to full commercial production.

Responsibilities:

• Leading the scale up of new products from development, identifying gaps and working through solutions before they become problems.
• Troubleshooting issues with formulations, processes, equipment and packaging as they arise.
• Coordinating with engineers, packaging technologists and production team leaders to resolve issues and implement improvements.
• Adapting formulations to optimise them for production and quality outcomes.
• Conducting factory trials, analysing results.
• Delivering technical training and coaching to operators and line leaders.
• Contributing to continuous improvement, yield improvement, waste reduction and cost saving initiatives.

**Requirements:**If you are someone with product development and packaging experience who prefers being hands on and out on the factory floor rather than sitting behind a desk, and you enjoy solving practical problems as they come up, this role will suit you well.

The desired candidate will have the following:

• 5 years of experience in a process development, process technologist, food technologist, product development or manufacturing support role.
• Experience in nutraceutical, food, dairy, or pharmaceutical manufacturing.
• Experience with packaging technology.
• A relevant bachelor's degree, such as Food Technology or Pharmacy.
• A good understanding of GMP manufacturing principles.
• Strong problem-solving skills, with the ability to think beyond benchtop trials and consider how a product will behave at full commercial scale.
• A hands on, practical mindset and a genuine interest in spending time on the factory floor rather than at a desk.
• Proven ability to identify and implement improvements.
• Strong communication skills across all areas of manufacturing.

Benefits:

• Monday to Friday day work, with flexibility on start and finish times.
• Five additional paid days off each year, on top of standard leave entitlements.
• Paid parental leave and a range of other leave options.
• A product allowance.
• A great company culture and ongoing support from an experienced team as you get up to speed in the role.

Apply:
If you enjoy variety, practical problem solving and being part of the journey from trial to full production, we would love to hear from you. Please submit your CV through the relevant ‘apply’ button.
For confidential enquiries, contact Olivia at [email protected] or [04 916 0536](tel:04 916 0536)