Product Development Manager

Hornsby Permanent AU$11,000 - AU$120,000 per year View Job Description
Opportunity for an experienced NPD Manager to lead a team national to drive innovative, quality and commercially sound new products within the food industry.
  • National Role
  • Up to $120 + Super

About Our Client

This is a great opportunity to join a substantial player in the FMCG industry. With over 3000 employees and a strong national presence, the company is a leader in its field and household name, known for its commitment to quality and its innovative approach to manufacturing.

Job Description

Leading a team of food technologists across three sites, your role will look like:

  • Ensuring all new products adhere to company standards and regulations
  • Developing and implementing strategic plans for product development
  • Overseeing product trials and testing, ensuring any issues are resolved efficiently
  • Collaborating with other departments to align product development with company objectives
  • Conducting market research to identify new opportunities for product development
  • Providing regular updates to senior management on the progress of new product development
  • Ensuring the NPD department stays within budget and meets its objectives

The Successful Applicant

Our ideal candidate has strong management experience in product development within a food product environment:

  • Exposure to the poultry would be advantageous
  • Degree in food science or other relevant discipline
  • Excellent leadership skills and the ability to manage a team effectively
  • Strong communication skills, with the ability to present ideas and strategies effectively
  • Able to work in a fast paced, dynamic environment
  • Able to travel between sites as required

What's on Offer

In return you will receive:

  • Onsite parking
  • National role
  • Opportunity to work with an established and growing business
  • Career progression opportunities and many examples of people who have grown through the business
  • Up to $120k + super



We encourage all interested candidates who meet the above criteria to apply for this role.

Contact
Sarah Ford
Quote job ref
JN-102024-6551663
Phone number
+61 2 8221 8148

Job summary

Function
Engineering & Manufacturing
Specialisation
Quality, Technical
What is your industry?
Fast Moving Consumer Goods (FMCG)
Location
Hornsby
Job Type
Permanent
Consultant name
Sarah Ford
Consultant phone
+61 2 8221 8148
Job Reference
JN-102024-6551663

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