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  1. Lead Process Development Technologist MMB8959London
    Are you a skilled Process Technologist? If so, we have a challenging and exciting opportunity for you. This is your chance to work for a market leading food manufacturer.
  2. Engineers Days and Shift Patterns Food Manufacturing MDW9033Belfast
    This is an exciting time for ambitious Engineers to a join a FTSE 100 food manufacturing company. Our client has a blue chip reputation with multiple sites, within a fast paced food manufacturing environment. They are a market leader producing branded and own-label household named food products.
  3. Technical Manager Food Manufacturing MDW8986North West
    We currently have an exciting opportunity for a Technical Manager, working for a market leader in one of the largest food categories.
  4. Technical Manager SJH9076Kent
    A superb opportunity to develop your career in Technical with a major multi-sited manufacturing business.
  5. Process Manager Food and Drink Manufacturing CCN9053Home Counties
    Part of an international branded group, this client has an enviable reputation for business growth and customer service delivery. It is fully committed to Continuous Improvement and Lean implementation, and sees itself as setting the standard for world class manufacturing in its specific industry sector. This is a group that can offer huge career challenge and opportunity to the very best candidates the industry has to offer.
  6. Food Technologist NCM9007aLondon
    Salary - £30,000 - £35,000 Plus Package An excellent opportunity for a Technical professional to gain employment with a growing food business.

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Australia NPD Roles

Australia has a wealth of public, blue chip food companies and own label food manufacturers/processors, as well as private businesses, to offer an exciting array of career choice to discerning Product Developers or Food Technologists considering a career 'Down Under'.  Many are international companies with headquarters or key production facilities based in Sydney, Melbourne or Brisbane giving NPD (new product development) professionals the chance to drive product creation and development locally.

An NPD role in Australia

As in the UK, a Product Developer/Technologist will be responsible for managing a variable sized product portfolio, developing new products or extending existing lines or brand ranges.  With the focus increasingly on delivering what the consumer wants - or, more cleverly, creating a need - success lies in the ability to identify and exploit consumer trends.

The NPD process

The product development process stems from concept work through to implementation often following typical 'stage gate' methodology.  It entails multi-functional liaison, co-ordinating between factory, sales, marketing, technical and QA teams to ensure the NPD process is seamless.

How do I apply for Australia NPD jobs?

To be considered for New Product Development/NPD roles in Australia, candidates normally need to be tertiary qualified (food technology or science a plus) and, ideally, have worked in a manufacturing environment.  The food retailers also welcome a manufacturing background as it provides an appreciation of the supply chain first hand.

Salaries for individuals working in NPD roles range from $ 30,000 AUD upwards.  (Remember, you have to allow for 9% of your salary to be allocated to superannuuation contribution.)

And with product development of c hilled convenience food still in its embryonic stage in Australia, this offers UK experienced Product Developers and Development Technologists tremendous scope to flex their creative talents!

So, if you want to talk about the possibility of progressing your career in food manufacturing and NPD jobs in Australia, call Focus Management on 00 44 1625 560778.

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