Product and Packaging Technologist

Position SnapshotLocation: Smithtown, NSWFull time, permanent2+ years’ experience in a similar rolePosition SummaryJoining 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.Fantastic Opportunity for a Product and Packaging Technologist to join our MILO Smithtown Factory. MILO®, Australia's iconic crunchy milk drink, was first introduced in 1934 by chemical engineer, Thomas Mayne from Smithtown, NSW. Here is your chance to join an iconic brand.Opportunity currently exists for a Product and Packaging Technologist to join Applications team based in our Smithtown Factory. In this role, you will act as a key point of contact between marketing team and the factory to develop and progress new products and cost optimisation projects to commercialisation stage in accordance with the strategic marketing plan. Also 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 of the role include:Liaison between marketing and factory teams.Create and develop new products, packaging and sustainability projects in line with Marketing briefs by working with suppliers and leading factory teams to organise trials, commissioning, and evaluation of results.Creation and maintenance of all specifications and Bills of Materials (Raw, Semi Finished and Finished) and compliance documents in SAP and other document control systems such as artwork.Lead product and packaging optimisation and improvement projects.Provide technical support and knowledge transfer to the factory related to product and packaging.Promote safety, quality, and environmental standards.Ensure compliance with Food & Trade Practices legislation.What Will Make You SuccessfulJoining a collaborative team of specialists, you will be a strong team player with a drive to deliver quality outcomes with efficiency and with a passion for continuous process improvement.Enjoy working within cross-functional teams in a dynamic work environment.Tertiary Qualified in Food Science / Technology / BSc Material Science.2+ years’ experience in Food Manufacturing Industry in Product and/or Packaging Development.Previous experience and familiarity working with SAP preferred.A working understanding of Australian Food Regulations is beneficial.Private transportation to and from the site would be required. Limited public transport options available.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.Please note that this role may close earlier than the advertised deadline at our discretion, so we encourage early applications.BenefitsYou 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 supportWellbeing benefits including vaccinations and health insurance discountsDiversity & Inclusion initiatives and programPaid parental and partner leavePurchase Leave SchemeVolunteering leave, Sports leave, Emergency Services leaveDiscounted Nestlé productsNovated LeasingSalary Sacrifice to SuperannuationOur StoryNestlé 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.For more information please visit our website Nestlé Australia Home | Nestlé Australia (nestle.com.au) or Our LinkedIn page http://www.linkedin.com/company/nestle-s-a-Apply today!