Location: Brisbane, Australia

Salary: $115,000 - $125,000

Job Type: Fulltime, Permanent

Company Overview

En Route International operates globally as part of dnata, one of the world’s largest combined air services providers. With offices in the UK, USA, Australia and UAE. En Route supplies premium baked goods, premium cheese, meals and snacks to the airline industry. We focus on partnering with world-class manufacturers customising products and packaging to suit individual customer needs while managing a complex supply chain with the highest levels of precision.

Job purpose

The Food Innovation & Product Development Manager is responsible for the development and management of the En Route’s recipe development and product portfolio across Australia. This includes developing and managing the relationships with our manufacturer/supplier base. To date, this role been Australian focussed however with further sales growth opportunities across the business the remit of the role is likely to expand to incorporate some product (food) management and development in Asia.

As part of a small team in Australia, you will work closely with the commercial team to drive new product innovation and support retention of existing business as well as driving new business growth opportunities.

Further to the above, you will also work closely with the Technical and Operation teams to support the quality management of En Route’s product range on a continuous basis.

Key responsibilities

Drive the strategic development plans of the various food categories (hot handheld snacks, cheese, bakery).

Lead the formulation of the food development innovation pipeline.

Work in partnership with colleagues across the business and supplier base to deliver ‘best in class’ innovative products.

Managing projects ensuring critical path targets and timelines are met.

Lead the successful launch/mobilisation of new products,

Work closely with the Technical team to ensure an efficient QA & product surveillance program is consistently delivered.

To undertake any other duties, which may from time to time be assigned.

This job description is not intended to be either prescriptive or exhaustive, but it is issued as a general framework at the time of writing.

International and domestic business travel is expected to be undertaken as part of the role with frequency varying throughout the year.

Experience

Extensive Chef (preferred) or food manufacturing background essential.

Experience in the airline industry a bonus.

Demonstrated working knowledge of product and the practicalities of creating food products for mass production.

Strong experience leading and developing food innovation.

Demonstrated project management skills.

A problem-solving mindset.

Proven track record of analysing and interpreting data to drive business performance.

Strong background in customer facing/ supplier facing capacity.

Creative and self-motivated with a passion for food.

Ability to work in a nimble fast paced environment.

The ability to manage your own time effectively.

Strong understanding of market trends