Product Technologist

Job Description

At Metcash, you’re part of something bigger . You have all the perks of a small business heart, without missing out on the big business support. Being part of something bigger means you’re part of a strong purpose, where the work you do makes a big difference to independent business and local communities. It opens a sea of opportunities to develop yourself, grow your career, thrive your way and make your mark. And you’ll be part of our high performing team, where you reap the rewards of our collective success now and into the future. About the Opportunity We are seeking a proactive Product Technologist on a part-time basis based in Macquarie Park. You will wholly be responsible to ensure that all products are compliant with market legislation and comply to brand standards. The ideal candidate should be able to manage suppliers, sites and specifications database and their completion to gold standard of the quality, safety and legality of our private label products. In this Role Responsible for the quality, safety and legality of all Metcash sourced and developed private label products Supplier and site approval and ongoing management Product specification approval, validation and ongoing management Responsible for artwork approval and creation of legally compliant label, supported by relevant due diligence documentation and traceability Support supplier & product development compliance to brand standards (Packaging/Claims) Actively work with private label suppliers to mitigate risks of customer complaints, withdrawals and / or recalls Efficient & timely management of any product issues against agreed framework Reporting against key projects, industry targets and able to handle ad hoc project management for joined team’s deliverables Ongoing focus and contribution to continuous improvement You’re Likely a Match If Exposure to food / non-food experience in the product technology industry or FMCG sector Degree in Food Science, Nutrition, Applied Science or similar industry recognised qualification Excellent understanding of end-to-end product lifecycle and required validation steps & experience in traceability and due diligence validation Detailed knowledge of all relevant legislative requirements relating to safe & legal food Confident in manufacturing requirement and skilled at coaching against best industry practice – auditing experienced preferred Able to excite, motivate and lead stakeholders to achieve targets on time Great communication skills and excellent people skills Comfortable being autonomous and perform in agile working environment Life at Metcash Experience a supportive and flexible work environment. We are a FlexReady accredited workplace! Enjoy a 5th week of annual leave every year after your first year. Benefit from 2 well-being days and 1 volunteer day annually. An abundance of learning, development, and career growth opportunities. 12 weeks of gender-neutral paid parental leave for primary carers. Proudly awarded the “Bronze Employer for LGBTQ Inclusion”. Recognized as the 74th in the "Equileap Top 100" globally for initiatives on gender equity. ️A neutral gender pay gap of under 5% as published by WGEA 2022-2023 Gold accreditation by Mental Health Australia. Incredible value discounts and perks through our team member app, “Our Local”. About Us Metcash is Australia’s leading wholesale distribution company, with revenue exceeding $18 billion in FY23. We’re also an ASX top 100 listed company. We believe that it is absolutely vital to Australia that there is a sustainable, independent, family-owned business sector. Independent retailers support their local communities. We help them to be the ‘Best Store in Their Town’ by providing merchandising, operational and marketing support across our food, liquor and hardware pillars. We're dedicated to fostering diversity and inclusion in our workplace and are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. Joining our team means becoming part of something bigger, a company that actively promotes diversity, champions charitable causes, and supports environmental efforts. We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds, including First Nations. If you have any specific support or access needs, please don't hesitate to inform us when you apply. Rest assured; your personal information will be handled with the utmost confidentiality in accordance with applicable privacy laws. Join us and become part of something bigger! #J-18808-Ljbffr