Product Development Technologist (NPD)

Norfolk Food Pty Ltd

Location: Coburg, Victoria

Employment Type: Full-Time

About Norfolk Food

Norfolk Food is a growing and cutting-edge food manufacturing company based in Coburg, Victoria. We are committed to delivering high-quality meat products that meet customer expectations, industry standards, and retailer requirements. We are currently seeking an experienced and motivated Product Development Technologist (NPD) to join our New Product Development team.

About the Role

As a Product Development Technologist, you will be responsible for developing and improving meat products from concept to commercialization. You will work closely with production, quality assurance, procurement, and customers to ensure products meet quality, safety, and retailer specifications, particularly Coles requirements.

Key Responsibilities

- Develop new meat products and improve existing product ranges.
- Manage product development projects from concept through to factory implementation.
- Create and maintain product specifications, recipes, and technical documentation.
- Ensure all products comply with food safety, quality, and retailer requirements.
- Liaise with customers, suppliers, and internal stakeholders throughout the product development process.
- Conduct product trials, sensory evaluations, and factory validations.
- Work closely with production teams to ensure successful product launches.
- Ensure compliance with Coles technical, quality, and packaging requirements.
- Utilise and maintain product specifications through Coles Fusion.
- Monitor market trends, ingredients, and innovations to identify new opportunities.

Skills and Experience Required

Essential





- Degree qualification in Food Technology, Food Science, Meat Science, Food Engineering, or a related discipline.
- Minimum 3 years' experience in a New Product Development (NPD) role within a food manufacturing environment.
- Previous experience working in a meat processing or meat manufacturing facility.
- Sound understanding of food safety, HACCP, GMP, and quality systems.
- Strong knowledge of Coles supplier requirements and specifications.
- Hands-on experience using Coles Fusion.
- Excellent project management and organizational skills.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
- Knowledge and experience in extruder operations (or desire to learn)
- High level of attention to detail and methodical approach to managing workload
- Creative mind and exceptional sensory
- Able to take instructions, work both autonomously and in a team
- Excellent problem solving and communication skills

Desirable

- Experience working with major supermarket retailers.
- Knowledge of product commercialisation and factory trials.
- Understanding of Australian food regulations and labelling requirements.

Why Join Norfolk Food?

- Competitive salary package.
- Opportunity to work on innovative products within a growing business.
- Supportive and cooperative team environment.
- Career development and qualified growth opportunities.
- Convenient Coburg location.

If you have a passion for food innovation, experience in meat processing, and a strong understanding of Coles requirements and Coles Fusion, we would love to hear from you. Apply now through SEEK with your current resume and a cover letter outlining your relevant experience.

📌 Product Development Technologist (NPD) (Coburg)
🏢 Norfolk Foods
📍 Coburg