New Product Development Process Technologist

New Product Development Process Technologist

The role :

Reporting to the Strategic Innovation Manager, you will be working within the NPD Supplements team of 8 and have a key role in shaping our new innovative products.

We are looking for and experienced professional who can juggle multiple projects covering different formats of health supplements.

This is a hands-on role, and you will help the team to deliver products that help our consumer's live better lives.

Your responsibilities will include :

Leading continuous improvement initiatives to increase efficiencies from a formulation and process standpoint

Leading manufacturing issue resolutions (process, product) and advising long term actions for manufacturing related to formulation or process deviations

Industrialising innovation and renovation projects from pilot trial through to scale-up

Co-ordinate the functions for small scale trials for reworked formulations and generate associated paperwork

Advising QA and manufacturing for on-line manufacturing process issues and assisting with new line implementation

Skills & competencies we are looking for :

Ideally, you will have a minimum of 3 years' experience in product development in a manufacturing environment

Exposure to the formulation of supplements or pharmaceutical-type products

A tertiary qualification in science is essential with preference given for a chemistry major

Demonstrate good attention to detail and organisational skills

Prove yourself to be pragmatic, self-motivated, and solutions focused

Be able to work independently as well as in a team environment

What we offer :

Competitive salary with annual reviews

Great discounts on our products

Wellness initiatives

A day off on your birthday

Access to discounted health benefits

Subsidised on site café

A fun and supportive work environment

About Vitaco :

Vitaco is home to leading New Zealand and Australian supplements, health food, and sports nutrition brands, including

Nutra-Life, Healtheries, Athena, and Musashi

, which have been promoting healthier lives in over 30 countries worldwide for over 100 years.

With a passion for health and wellness, Vitaco employs over 550 team members in New Zealand and Australia, dedicated to delivering the highest quality products through best-in-class manufacturing capabilities and exceptional customer service.

Applications will be considered before the closing date.

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