Job Title

Product Development Manager GeorgeWestonFoods About Us GWF is one of the largest food manufacturers in Australia and New Zealand, employing around 6,000 people across 40 sites. GWFs product range is diverse and includes leading brands of breads, baked goods, smallgoods, flour, milled products, and animal feed. GWFs business units include Tip Top, DON, Yumi''s, MAURI, and Jasol. DONs heritage goes back to the late 1800s. Since the beginning, we have been passionate about crafting greattasting meat products that Australians love. We produce ham, bacon, salami, smallgoods, and fresh pork. We take great pride in our skills, techniques, and brands, which have evolved over more than a century. Weve grown from a small family business to become one of Australias largest food manufacturers, now part of the GWF group. DON is also a leading Australian employer with offices and facilities in metropolitan and regional locations across the country. We take pride in being a responsible employer and a great place to work. We offer a safe and supportive environment where everyone can achieve their full potential. About the Role Based in McLarenVale,SA, this fastpaced role focuses on developing products from customerdriven briefs and supporting innovation across our portfolio. As a Product Development Manager, you will work closely with crossfunctional teams to ensure new products meet technical and quality standards while being delivered on time and to specification. Responsibilities Manage product development projects from concept through to launch. Collaborate with quality, operations, and commercial teams to deliver results. Apply strong project management discipline to ensure timelines and deliverables are met. Support innovation projects with technical expertise and a qualityfirst mindset. Stay across industry trends and apply learnings to drive continuous improvement. Qualifications Strong technical and project management skills. Experience in product development, ideally within the meat industry, FMCG, food, or manufacturing. A problemsolving mindset with the ability to thrive in a fastpaced team. Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to build strong relationships. Benefits Flexible work arrangements. Community partnerships and initiatives, including 2 volunteer days per year. Options to purchase additional leave. Discounted products. Training and development programs. Global career opportunities. Various recognition programs and rewards, including an endofyear celebration. Health and wellness initiatives. Study assistance. Applications To apply for this opportunity, please submit your resume and cover letter by clicking on the Apply button. At DON and George Weston Foods, we are an equal opportunity employer. We embrace inclusion and diversity and celebrate what makes us unique. We are committed to the principles of equal employment opportunity and the provision of a safe and healthy work environment. We can adjust our recruitment process to support your accessibility needs. Please let us know your needs in providing a positive, barrierfree recruitment process via email to [email protected]. Applicants for this position may be required to undertake preemployment screening tests including a preemployment medical, including drug and alcohol tests, and a security/background check, which may also include a criminal record check. Proof of eligibility to work is required for all successful applicants. GWF has a duty of care and a legal responsibility to promote, monitor, and maintain a safe working environment for the protection of all of our people in our workplaces. Please note only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. #J-18808-Ljbffr