The Company
Our client is a well-established FMCG manufacturer experiencing robust growth across both private label and branded portfolios. With a significant presence across major retail channels, the business continues to invest in innovation, technical capability and product development to support its expanding product offering.

Perks
Join a growth-focused business with a strong pipeline of NPD projects
Take ownership of product development across both private label and branded portfolios
Work within a collaborative, cross-functional environment with solid leadership support

The Role

This is a senior position within the Product Development team, responsible for leading the development, optimisation and commercialisation of new and existing products across a diverse portfolio.
You will take ownership of NPD projects from initial concept through to commercial launch, providing technical expertise across formulation, product trials, process optimisation and scale-up. Working closely with Quality, Operations, Supply Chain and Sales, you will play a key role in delivering innovative, commercially viable products that meet customer expectations and business objectives.

Key Responsibilities




Lead end-to-end NPD projects from concept and formulation through to factory trials, scale-up and commercial launch
Drive product innovation, reformulation and continuous improvement across existing and new product ranges
Provide technical expertise across ingredients, formulation, manufacturing processes and product optimisation
Manage product specifications, labelling and technical documentation in line with food safety and regulatory requirements
Collaborate with cross-functional stakeholders to deliver commercially viable products within agreed timelines, quality and cost parameters

Skills & Experience
Degree in Food Science, Food Technology or a related discipline
Extensive experience in FMCG product development, ideally within chocolate, confectionery or a related food manufacturing category
Proven ability to independently lead complex NPD projects from concept through to commercialisation
Robust technical knowledge of formulation, factory trials, manufacturing scale-up and food safety standards, including HACCP, BRC and FSANZ
Excellent stakeholder engagement, project management and problem-solving skills, with a proactive and hands-on approach

📌 Senior Product Development Technologist Melbourne
🏢 Miller Leith
📍 Melbourne