Introduction:
At Lite n' Easy our goal is to create a healthier Australia by changing the way Australians eat. We make it easy for people to eat well, whether they want to lose weight or simply stay healthy. As a quality driven food company, all of our creative energies go into making our meals as delicious as they are healthy.
Description:
Your New Role
Reporting directly to the Group R&D Manager, you will lead process development trials, scale up R&D concepts, and drive manufacturing performance. This role offers a dynamic split between the office and production floor where you will translate technical food science into practical manufacturing outcomes.
Key Responsibilities
Provide hands-on technical support for equipment and packaging validation.
Manage recipe builds within our unique, custom in-house database and maintain accurate recipe data and Bills of Materials (BOM).
Partner closely with the operational teams to review yield and waste data, actively optimizing costs, capacity, and line efficiency.
Create, update, and maintain post-launch visual guides, work instructions, and SOPs to ensure repeatable execution of implemented process.
Collaborate daily across Operations, Quality, Engineering, Supply Chain, and our Dietitians under a structured PMO framework.
About You
We are seeking a clear, concise communicator who can seamlessly navigate a busy factory floor, resolve differences of opinion constructively, and influence positive outcomes.
To be successful, you will bring:
A proven track record in food manufacturing, ideally within Ready Meals or high-volume FMCG. Packaging experience is a strong plus.
A strong analytical mindset with proficiency in recipe databases and advanced Excel. Experience or interest in Power BI reporting is highly regarded.
A solid understanding of regulatory requirements, including FSANZ and HACCP food safety systems.
The ability to operate with a high degree of autonomy, write clear plans, and successfully manage timeframes for individual sub-processes.
A bachelor’s degree in food science (or equivalent) plus current HACCP credentials, with a preferred plus 10+ years of heavy food industry experience in a similar capacity.
What We Offer
Work in a fast-paced facility boasting massive manufacturing capabilities, utilizing distinct processing techniques unique to this site.
This is a newly created position with no direct reports, allowing you the space and independence to truly take ownership of your workflow
To Apply
If you are a process-minded Food Technologist looking to transition into a highly collaborative R&D commercialisation role, click the link below to submit your resume.
