Rda Manager, Culinary Wet (Murarrie)

**Requisition ID: 64155** **Position Type: FT Permanent** **Workplace Arrangement: #LI-Onsite**

**About Kerry**
- Kerry is the world's leading taste and nutrition company for the food, beverage and pharmaceutical industries. Every day we partner with customers to create healthier, tastier and more sustainable products that are consumed by billions of people across the world. Our vision is to be our customers' most valued partner, creating a world of sustainable nutrition. A career with Kerry offers you an opportunity to shape the future of food while providing you opportunities to explore and grow in a truly global environment.

**About the role**
- The R&D; Manager for Culinary Wet leads the development and commercialization of creative sauce technologies within Kerry’s RD&A; organization. This role drives the growth strategy for the Culinary Wet portfolio, champions technical excellence, and builds a high‑performing team focused on delivering winning solutions for customers across key End Use Markets.**Key responsibilities**
- Product Development & Commercialization- Oversee projects from concept through launch, collaborating with cross‑functional partners including process engineering, quality, sales, procurement, manufacturing, and packaging.
- Serve as the technical lead for key accounts, strengthening customer intimacy and supporting commercial growth.
- Managing project resource allocation.
- Deliver end to end product development cycle process.
- Technical Expertise- Demonstrate deep knowledge of raw materials, formula design, and hot/cold processing techniques across wet condiment systems.
- Understand packaging fundamentals for sauces and condiments.
- Design products that meet safety, quality, and stability requirements across refrigerated and ambient categories—such as emulsions, water‑based sauces, relishes, jams, and sweet sauces.
- Develop cross regional functional expertise and network in wet culinary
- Innovation Leadership- Translating customer needs and market insights into innovation opportunities.
- Championing forward‑looking solutions aligned with future customer and consumer demands.
- Evaluating and enhancing the existing product portfolio to ensure best‑in‑class performance.
- Recommending and screening new raw materials; building and maintaining comprehensive raw material libraries.
- Prioritising projects in alignment with regional leadership and global R&D; stakeholders.
- Operational & Cross‑Functional Support- Partner closely with Supply Chain and Operations to:Drive process improvements and troubleshooting at plant level.
- Support business continuity and productivity initiatives.
- Leadership & Team Development- Lead, mentor, and develop the Culinary Wet RD&A; team through coaching, training, and regular feedback.
- Foster a high‑performance culture and contribute actively to the RD&A; leadership team.

**Qualifications and skills**
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Food Technology, Food Engineering, Chemistry, or Food Science.
- Minimum 10 years’ experience in the Culinary Wet/Sauces industry.
- Strong background across laboratory, pilot‑plant, and factory environments.
- Proven people management experience.
- Excellent understanding of thermal processing and filling/packaging technologies.
- Experience in Australia’s Foodservice or chain restaurant sector is highly desirable.
- Demonstrated success managing internal and external stakeholder relationships (Commercial/sales, customers, senior leadership).

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