Lead Process Technologist - Dairy | New Zealand
| Category: | R&D |
| Position Type: | Full Time |
| Attachments: | No File Attached |
| Application Close Date: | 17-Apr-2025 |
Job Description
At Goodman Fielder our purpose is simple. It's about making everyday food better for everyone.
Goodman Fielder is a leading global food company, and the custodian of a host of iconic Kiwi brands like Meadow Fresh, Puhoi Valley, Molenberg, Natures Fresh and Freya's that generations of New Zealand have grown up with and put in their supermarket trolleys every week.
We might be biased but we believe our team here at Goodman Fielder is an amazing place to work, and a great team to be part of!
We're driven by our values - We Grow Together, We Keep Things Simple, We get stuff done
About the Opportunity
We are looking for a Lead Process Technologist to manage and optimize our UHT Pilot Plant in Christchurch. In this role, you'll lead cutting-edge processing developments, scale up new product innovations, and drive technical excellence in dairy processing.
As a key player in our R&D team, you'll collaborate across functions to transform ideas into market-ready products—developing next-generation dairy solutions that meet both production efficiency and consumer expectations.
Key Deliverables:
- R&D Pilot Plant Leadership: Oversee, manage, and operate the R&D UHT Pilot Plant, ensuring seamless execution of trials, preventative maintenance, GMP standards, and compliance with HACCP and Quality programs.
- Processing Innovation: Develop and refine cutting-edge processes, such as UHT treatment, powder hydration, homogenization, and membrane filtration, to enhance product performance.
- Scale-Up & Industrialization: Work closely with Product Development Technologists and site engineering teams to scale up pilot plant successes into full-scale production.
- Project Management: Lead multiple R&D processing projects, ensuring timely execution, technical excellence, and alignment with business goals.
- Strategic Impact: Develop a long-term, processing-driven technical strategy that integrates seamlessly into the product innovation pipeline.
About You
In order to make this role successful you will be an experienced processing engineering Technologist with a background in Chemical Engineering/Food Engineering/Processing Engineer, preferably with experience in the dairy industry.
Specifically, the skillsets and experience we're looking for, include:
- Dairy UHT Pilot Plant Management: Extensive experience in managing, leading, and hands-on operation of the UHT Pilot Plant.
- Processing Innovation: Expertise in driving innovation and development within UHT Pilot Plant and manufacturing environments.
- Project Management: Proven ability to plan, execute, and manage processing-focused projects effectively.
- Analytical and Problem-Solving: Exceptional skills in analysing challenges and implementing practical solutions.
- Communication Skills: The ability to communicate technical language and partner with stakeholders across our business.
- Product Formulation Expertise: Good understanding of product formulation and various dairy categories.
What can we offer you?
With sites spanning across the New Zealand region, working as part of a highly driven team at Goodman Fielder, you can expect to work with leading technologies producing a variety of the most reputable brands in New Zealand
At Goodman Fielder, we aim to be a destination employer in the food industry where we don't just offer jobs - we offer long term careers.
If you're passionate about innovation and efficiency, this is your chance to make an impact!
