Product Development Manager
* Exciting Opportunity for Growth and Learning
* Utilise Your Creativity to Innovate and Lead Change
* Advance Your Career with an Industry Leader
Our client, one of Australia’s largest privately-owned companies known for their premium products and commitment to quality, is seeking a Senior Product Development Technologist to join their dedicated and hardworking team.
In this high-risk, value-added environment, you'll be working with fresh produce and poultry, supplying local markets, supermarkets, and QSR chains. You'll have the chance to improve and redevelop products, as well as use the on-site test kitchen to create new meal solutions for the broader market.
Key Responsibilities:
Collaborate with both internal and external customers to present new ideas and concepts
Proactively identify and improve processes, systems, and methodologies to drive innovation
Compile, check, and approve product specifications
Coordinate the launch of new product trials
Generate new product concepts and prepare samples, presentations, and related paperwork
To succeed in this role, you will need:
A science-related degree or similar qualification
Experience in a similar role within NPD, R&D, or PD
Proven experience taking products from concept to commercialization
Excellent communication and presentation skills
Knowledge of lean manufacturing, HACCP, BRC, WQA, SQF, or similar standards (preferred)
Interested? To learn more, contact Natasha Donaghy at natasha@osbornerichardson.com.au or apply today.