Senior Product Development Technologist
- Lead new product development projects from concept and formulation through factory trials, scale-up and commercial launch.
- Drive innovation, reformulation and product optimisation across private label and branded food portfolios.
- Partner with cross-functional teams to ensure products meet commercial, quality, food safety and regulatory requirements.
The Company
Our client is a well-established FMCG manufacturer experiencing strong 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.
Benefits
- 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 strong 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
- Strong 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
For More InformationFor a brief, confidential discussion about this role or your next career move, please contact Khalid Belhaj via khalid@millerleith.com.au or on 0411 840 525.
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Consultant
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Profession:FMCGFood Manufacture
Company: Miller Leith
Date posted: 9th Nov, 2026
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