Product Development Manager

About the company/role:
Our Sydney office is recruiting for a Product Development Manager to work within a leading manufacturer providing fresh food product ranges for several different customers including service companies and leading retail chains. The business is a leading Australian company and has a long and stable history with an established footprint in its space. The Product Development Manager will have 3 direct reports and will work collaboratively with cross-functional teams to deliver NPD projects with agreed customer timelines. This is a full-time, permanent role with standard office and reports directly to the Head of Product Development.
 
Duties:

• Develop and manage a team of three Product Development Leads
• Foster strong relationships with key retailer customers – acting as primary liaison and scheduling meetings on-site or at customers site
• Execute projects through their full NPD Stage-gate life cycle and ensure they are in line with customers agreed timelines and budget
• Provide hands-on support to cover the team during busy periods and annual leave
• Conduct post-launch reviews and implement actionable improvements
• Drive continuous improvement through streamlining processes, removing bottlenecks and optimising resources

Skills/experience:

• Tertiary qualifications in Food Science or a related discipline
• Proven experience managing NPD projects through their full life cycle is essential
• Previous experience working with Australian retailers – Coles, Woolworths, Aldi
• Prior experience providing leadership or mentorship to junior team members
• Hands-on factory trial experience in a food manufacturing environment
• In-depth knowledge of Australian food legislation, food microbiology, high-care production environments and short shelf life products

Culture & Benefits:

• Opportunity to work with a leading Australian fresh produce manufacturer supplying major retailers
• Competitive salary on offer
• Flexible work arrangement
• Work as part of a dynamic, cross-functional team to ensure full life cycle of projects

Apply!
If you think this could be the role for you then please apply now! Please send us a cover letter AND a detailed resume in WORD format (PDFs can be corrupted / not processed).  
Or, if you have any questions, please contact Claire on +61 2 8071 4290.

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