Cereal Partners Worldwide (CPW) is a leading global breakfast cereal company and the maker of Nestlé breakfast cereals, including global favourites such as NESQUIK®,FITNESS®, CHEERIOS® and CHOCAPIC®. With more than 50 brands to suit all ages and lifestyles, we strive to make breakfast better with convenient, tasty and nutritious food that helps people start their day in the best possible way.

Position Snapshot

Location: Wahgunyah (North East Victoria – close to regional hubs of Albury/Wodonga and Wangaratta)

Duration: Full time, permanent

2+ years’ experience

Position Summary

Joining 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.

An opportunity currently exists for a Food Technologist to join Nestle’s Cereal Partners Worldwide (CPW) Applications team based in our Wahgunyah Factory, the home of Uncle Toby’s Snacks and Cereals.

This role will act as a key contact point between CPW R&D and the factory to develop and progress new products and cost optimisation projects to commercialisation stage in accordance with the strategic marketing plan. Meanwhile, ensuring that Nestlé standards and procedures are maintained in respect to quality, safety, competitiveness, and profitability.

A day in the life…

Reporting to the Product Applications Group Manager, key responsibilities include but not limited to:

• Support the development of new products with R&D by organising trial materials, factory trials, communication, and planning of trials with key stakeholders in the factory and project team.

• Key liaison between CPW R&D and factory departments.

• Provide ongoing technical support (including systems & documentation) of existing products and packaging.

• Ensure all products comply with relevant Food & Trade Practices legislation in conjunction with R&D and Regulatory corporate business partner.

• Identify, Participate, & lead, raw material Value optimisation projects.

• Liaise with Suppliers, Purchasing, to ensure best available ingredients at best price.

• Maintenance and creation of Bills of Material within SAP.

• Maintain Product release Criteria for the factory from MD, Artwork Legal Requirements, Nutritional data for all products – compliance review from MD.

• Maintain documentation using Factory document control system

• Maintain & develop NPD related Instructions & Procedures within the Applications area.

• Support factory initiatives such as Lean, 5S, DMAIC, CTF, Internal Audits as required.

• Support “Zero injury, defect and waste” mind-set and promote behaviours that have a positive impact on Safety, Health, Environment and Quality.

What will make you successful

• Joining 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 Development.

• Knowledge of Food Hygiene, HACCP, GMP and Sensory Evaluation experience.

• Understanding of FSANZ & other food related regulations.

• Ability to motivate others through involvement.

• Previous experience and familiarity working with SAP preferred.

• A working understanding of Australian Food Regulations is beneficial.

• Understanding of and commitment to Safety, Health, Environment, Food Safety and Quality.

Applicants must have full Australian working rights

Our Story

• Nestlé 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.

• You can realise your full potential at Nestlé, working among the leading teams in nutrition, health and wellness. As part of a global network, you can use your skills to influence others and make a positive impact where you own a piece of the action.

• At Nestlé, you will work in a supportive environment where your ideas and points of view will be championed by a collaborative team. Together, we will drive the strength of our brands, the quality of our products, and the future of our business.

• At Nestlé, you can make a difference to millions of lives, every single day. As a large, global company that’s driven by purpose, you and your team can add your piece of legacy of creating a better, healthier future.

• In return you will have the chance to work with an outstanding team, and build and grow your career with an inclusive, global FMCG leader.

• 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!

Established in 1990, CPW is a long-standing partnership between Nestlé and General Mills, bringing together the world-class capabilities of both companies. Headquartered in Switzerland, CPW has a strong global network with 4,600 employees, 17 factories, four R&D centres and sales teams in more than 130 markets. Want to learn more? Visit www.nestle-cereals.com.