The Opportunity

The New Product Coordinator is the central contact and coordination point for all product and package change on site, initiated through New Products, and Supply Chain and Site projects. Through managing each project against standard process and checklists, they provide stakeholders with a clear, task‑driven implementation framework for each change. The Coordinator must prioritise communication and stakeholder management as a key foundation for success. This full‑time, 12‑month contract position is based on‑site in Richlands.

What will you be doing?

- Serve as the single point of contact for any change initiative (e.g. Current Product or material changes) for a site.
- Communicate and manage stakeholders, from machine operators and front‑line leaders to site leadership including Operations Manager, suppliers and Portfolio Managers.
- Influence stakeholders at all levels, explaining why a project should or should not proceed based on benefits and potential impacts.
- Manage, support and coordinate NPD Gate Process requirements at a site level, including capability and COGS scoping, capital scoping, risk assessments, systems set‑up, site communication and engagement, validation and sampling activities.
- Organise and support trial activities such as planning, costing, scheduling, communication, action management, review and reporting.
- Lead site‑wide network optimisation projects, coordinating all activities from idea to successful production.
- Organise trial and implementation of agreed cost improvements of existing products, manufacturing process improvements, packaging improvement and packaging sustainability projects.
- Support the ongoing development and maintenance of change management processes and related documentation, ensuring consistency of delivery across sites through the peer group.
- Develop and maintain key relationships with internal and external stakeholders, including NPC, Planning,



Manufacturing and Logistics, and Engineering, through communication, meeting routines and engagement.
- Account for trial budget planning and input into gate papers.
- Actively participate in Operational Excellence activities and routines that drive site performance.
- Administer systems in relation to packaging specifications at a site level.

About You

You are organised, proactive and thrive in a fast‑paced manufacturing environment. You enjoy being the coordination point between teams, solving problems, and ensuring that new product and packaging projects run seamlessly. You communicate well, manage multiple priorities confidently, and bring a strong balance of technical understanding and stakeholder influence. You can work through ambiguity, keep projects moving, and drive alignment across a wide group of stakeholders.

In addition you will have:

- Minimum 2 years manufacturing experience (FMCG preferred).
- Strong end‑to‑end supply chain knowledge; confident with SAP, Microsoft Office and system‑driven environments.
- Solid project management skills with the ability to deliver multiple initiatives.
- Excellent communication, collaboration and stakeholder engagement.
- Strong influencing skills to drive ownership and cross‑functional alignment.
- Process‑improvement mindset with the ability to identify and implement better ways of working.
- Highly organised with strong time‑management and prioritisation.
- Able to navigate ambiguity, think laterally and solve complex problems.

What We Offer

- World‑class training, including technical and operational processes.
- Clear progression opportunities within a rapidly expanding organisation.
- Generous monthly product allowance.
- Access to a wide range of corporate discount programmes, including Fitness Passport, Just Sunnies, Qantas Club, Microsoft, Lenovo, Hertz, GoGet and Estee Lauder.
- Opportunity to join the CCEP Employee Share Purchase Plan.

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📌 NP Coordinator - Richlands (Brisbane City)
🏢 Coca-Cola Europacific Partners
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