Product Development Technologist New
- Coordinate food product development projects from concept through commercial launch, managing timelines, trials and stakeholder communication.
- Prepare product specifications and compliance documentation, and support sensory testing, shelf-life studies, reformulation and manufacturing readiness.
- Apply food safety and regulatory requirements, including HACCP, FSANZ and SQF, while identifying process improvements and cost-down opportunities.
- Hands on NPD role ideal for someone with 2-3 years experience
- Report to the NPD Manager taking ownership of NPD from concept to commercialisation
- Experience with SQF, HACCP, FSANZ Required
About the business
The business is a major player in the FMCG space delivering short shelf life products to the major retailers. Operating from their purpose built Manufacturing HQ near Bankstown the business is seeking a Product Development Coordinator reporting to their NPD Manager.
About the role
Working closely with the major retailers the NPD Coordinator manages project timelines, product specifications, trial planning, documentation, and stakeholder communication while ensuring compliance with food safety, quality, regulatory, and customer standards. Working predominantly on existing products you will:
- Coordinate NPD projects from concept through to commercial launch; Managing project timelines, milestones, action plans, and stage-gate processes.
- Support product development, reformulation, trials, and continuous improvement initiatives.
- Coordinate sensory testing, benchmarking, shelf-life studies, and ingredient evaluations.
- Prepare and maintain product specifications, technical documentation, and compliance records ensuring products meet regulatory, customer, and quality requirements.
- Support product commercialisation, manufacturing readiness, and product launches.
- Act as the key liaison between internal teams, suppliers, and stakeholders in the major retailers
- Identify Improvement and cost down opportunities within NPD processes
About you
You are a NPD/ Food Technologist/ Product Developer with at least 2 to 3 years experience working within a food manufacturing environment handling end to end development. You have a good understanding of HACCP, FSANZ, SQF and polished stakeholder engagement skills both externally and with key internal stakeholders. You are Degree qualified in a Food Science or related technical field.
Up to $120,000 + super
Please contact Matt Walker on 0481296698 or matthew@millerleith.com.au
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Consultant
matthew@millerleith.com.au
Reference number: 7788
Profession:FMCGBeverage
FMCGFood Manufacture
FMCGFoodService
Company: Miller Leith
Date posted: 9th Nov, 2026
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