Senior Product Development Technologist

About the role

A well-established FMCG manufacturer, represented by Miller Leith, is looking for a Senior Product Development Technologist in the City of Monash area. 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, working closely with Quality, Operations, Supply Chain and Sales.

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

Required profile

• 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
• Excellent stakeholder engagement, project management and problem-solving skills, with a proactive and hands-on approach

Required skills

• Formulation and food safety standards, including HACCP, BRC and FSANZ
• Factory trials and manufacturing scale-up

What we offer

• A growth-focused business with a strong pipeline of NPD projects
• Ownership of product development across private label and branded portfolios
• A collaborative, cross-functional environment with strong leadership support