Senior Product Developer

Are you looking to be part of a dynamic and growing team?

At Primo Foods, we’ve come a long way from our humble beginnings as a butcher shop to becoming Australia’s largest Smallgoods manufacturer. With a portfolio that include our much-loved products like bacon, ham, salami, and delicious protein snacks, we take pride in delivering quality products that enhance everyday family moments.

With over 3000 dedicated staff across manufacturing, distribution, sales, marketing, finance, quality and much more, we are constantly evolving and striving for excellence. We believe that our success is built on the foundation of our talented and passionate team members, underpinned by our Values, and we’re always on the lookout for great people to join us!

At Primo Foods, we believe in purpose and are committed to fostering a culture that emphasises community collaboration and personal growth. If you’re ready to take the next step in your career and want to make difference, we want to hear from you.

Join us and be part of something special, because we believe that “there’s good, there’s great and then there is Primo”.

Primo Foods is a proud business unit of JBS.

About the Role

Primo Foods are seeking a Senior Product Developer – Existing Product Development to join the team on a permanent full-time basis in either Wacol or Chullora. This role assists in the implementation of the Company’s Product, Process and Packaging Value Engineering and Cost Out strategy, by identifying trends, process and product initiatives to support business in achieving goals.   

Responsibilities include:

• Analyse company processes, formulations, raw material, yields and procedures.
• Work with key stake holders (operations, engineering, quality, purchasing, supply chain and marketing)
• Support Supply Chain challenges to ensure business continuity of product supply, e.g. ingredient substitutions.
• Identify areas of improvement for current products to improve efficiency, cost, quality, safety and consistency
• Review raw material usage, yields, evaluate the best usage to meet business objectives.
• Investigate shortfalls, issues and complaints in current business processes
• Communicate ideas, changes, results and issues to wider internal teams.
• Run trials & projects autonomously in the factory and track trial products through every step of the process, conduct shelf life and sensory assessment. 
• Training, mentoring and guiding team members in new processes
• Priorities work schedule to ensure that tasks are completed within agreed timeframes
• Network with external suppliers around new innovations, equipment and systems
• Support the accuracy of our BOM’s and specifications.
• Keep abreast of regulatory and labelling requirements.
• Absolute commitment to keeping our people safe

About you:

• 5+ years’ experience in food R&D, QA, or Operations roles (meat or smallgoods industry experiecne is highly valued).
• Advanced knowledge of FSANZ legal requirements. Awareness of legislative requirements and industry developments
• Ability to move around a manufacturing environment and get hands on in production.
• Ability to work with all types of Meat & Meat products
• Attention to detail and accuracy is essential
• Strong interpersonal skills, oral and written communication skills
• The ability to prioritize tasks and be able to manage several projects and tasks simultaneously
• Ability to work on own initiative and as a team player
• Computer literacy, including Intermediate level of MS Office. Preferable experience using AS400, and iLeader.
• Sensitive to numbers, financial accumen and procedures
• Ability to work well under deadlines and pressure
• Approachable and enthusiastic.
• Good organizational skills with cultural awareness and sensitivity

Why work for Primo?

• Reward & Recognition program
• Access to novated leasing options
• Health insurance and retail discounts
• Ongoing training and career development opportunities

What next?

If you’re passionate and want to be a part of the largest meat, pork and salmon manufacturer and producer in Australia, this opportunity may be for you. Apply now!