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Emma Pemberton

Emma Pemberton

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Summary

Knowledgeable Food Technologist with robust background in driving innovation and optimizing product development processes. Proven track record in contributing to significant advancements in product quality and functionality. Displayed expertise in analytical problem-solving and cross-functional team collaboration. My career aspirations are in the Research and Development areas of food manufacturing. I am looking for a position that builds on the knowledge and experiences that I have gained during my roles at Langdon Ingredients as a Product Development Technologist, Packaging and Technical Support Specialist at Diver Foods, Product Development Technologist at Maltra Foods and my most recent role as Product Development Technologist at McCormick.

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Product Development Technologist (Continuous Improvement)

McCormick
11.2020 - Current
  • Coordinated urgent review of raw material specifications to manage supply and demand in a timely manner
  • Executed solutions for material substitution in manufacturing and support demand, procurement, and production through change management process
  • Undertook review of existing product portfolios – identifying formulation and process improvement opportunities.
  • Worked with McCormick stakeholders at the APZ level to execute CCI incentive and purchasing efficiency to deliver cost savings of >$120,000/annum.
  • Supported new product development projects
  • Delivered NPD matching solutions to customers in both consumer category and FMCG

Product Development Technologist

Maltra (Arkadia)
01.2019 - 11.2020
  • Delivered successful product and packaging development (concept to launch) for new products (sports nutrition, meal replacers, chai lattes and drinking chocolates)
  • Balanced on average 5 active projects at a time, to evaluate formulations for cost, raw material availability and suitability in manufacturing
  • Worked with external and internal stakeholders to meet briefs and achieve commercial viability in tight time frames. Involved collaboration with the customer/client on nutrition, food standards and applied understandings of food technologies
  • Utilized MRP systems (SAP) to build a product for planning, production and scheduling purposes

Packaging and Technical Support Specialist

Diver Foods
02.2018 - 01.2019
  • Lead packing design and artwork reviews of < 100 new products
  • Developed clear manufacturing specifications on new products and lead training sessions that resulted in the accurate production of new products
  • Successfully lead R&D stage gate in Technical Lead’s absence.
  • Project managed 50 new products to launch stage

Product Development Technologist

Langdon Ingredients
09.2016 - 02.2018
  • Assisted company to win new ingredient business with 200+ samples submitted.
  • Formulated new products and concepts such as spice blends, cake/muffin mixes, health supplements, health lattes and seasonings.
  • Created technical data sheets complete with nutritional analysis, ingredients listing, possible claims/health claims, CoOL labeling, allergens, and method for use
  • Sensory evaluation of 10 + ingredient substitution projects. Reproducible sensory panels were then conducted, analysed and reported

Education

Bachelor of Food and Nutrition - Food science major

Deakin University
Melbourne
2016

Skills

  • Effective communication

  • Strong verbal and written communication

  • Expertise in quality and reliability of local and imported ingredients

  • Strong interpersonal skills with customers and suppliers

  • Collaborative teamwork

  • Proficient in supporting team efforts for new product launches

  • Organizational skills

  • Leading Stage Gate project meetings

  • Technical expertise

  • Proficient in project management software

  • Client database management

  • - Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Easy Design (intermediate)

Accomplishments

  • Motivated and inspired the Product Development team to increase testing output, supporting global results and driving successful data collection. Initiated and hosted a “Test-a-Thon” event, surpassing previous testing targets.
  • Achieved multiple new business wins in FMCG categories through exceptional customer service and high-level technical support.

Certification

  • Dairy Australia Scholarship Winner
  • 2016
  • Dairy Australia

Interests

I’m deeply interested in health and wellbeing—whether it’s running, Pilates, yoga, mindfulness, or braving ice baths I love recreating my favourite café breakfasts and restaurant dishes at home, often sharing them with friends over good food and conversation

Timeline

Product Development Technologist (Continuous Improvement)

McCormick
11.2020 - Current

Product Development Technologist

Maltra (Arkadia)
01.2019 - 11.2020

Packaging and Technical Support Specialist

Diver Foods
02.2018 - 01.2019

Product Development Technologist

Langdon Ingredients
09.2016 - 02.2018

Bachelor of Food and Nutrition - Food science major

Deakin University

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