NPD Manager

Manage multiple NPD and renovation projects simultaneously

Develop project timelines, risk mitigation plans and launch schedules

Collaborate with cross-functional teams including Marketing, Sales, Procurement, Quality and Operations

Build strong relationships with ingredient suppliers, packaging suppliers and industry partners

Provide regular project updates and technical reports to senior leadership

Ensure projects are delivered on time, in full and within agreed budgets

Ensure compliance with FSANZ requirements, food safety standards and regulatory obligations

Maintain product specifications, technical documentation and compliance records

Support internal and external quality audits

Ensure all new products meet customer, consumer and quality expectations

Champion safe product design and manufacturing excellence

Promote a strong health, safety and quality culture across the business

To succeed in this role, you will be a commercially minded food professional who combines technical expertise with strong leadership and stakeholder management skills.

You will bring:

Proven experience leading successful food innovation and NPD projects

Strong knowledge of food science, food technology and food manufacturing processes

Experience conducting sensory evaluation and shelf-life testing

Sound understanding of FSANZ regulations and food compliance requirements

Excellent project management and prioritisation skills

Strong commercial acumen with the ability to balance innovation, cost and operational requirements

Exceptional stakeholder engagement and influencing skills

Analytical problem-solving capabilities and a continuous improvement mindset

Ability to thrive in a fast-paced FMCG manufacturing environment

A hands-on approach with strong accountability and ownership

Minimum 5 years' experience in Research & Development, Food Technology or New Product Development

Experience within FMCG food manufacturing

Demonstrated success delivering products from concept to commercialisation

Experience working within a fast-paced, commercially focused manufacturing environment

Proven track record of innovation, renovation and value engineering delivery

Kinrise is a fast paced, agile business that focuses on your talents and challenges you to perform at your best. An opportunity with us would mean:

An opportunity to work with leading Australian-made brands and products

An exciting role in a growing business with a great history and an ambitious growth agenda

Supportive and collaborative team culture

Kinrise is committed to creating an environment that welcomes all, celebrates our diversity in all its forms and fosters an environment of inclusion. We recognise that our unique differences are what sets us apart and how we succeed as a team. We are an equal opportunity employer.