FMCG Product Development & Renovation Coordinator

Sharp and Carter; Sydney; On-site; AUD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Sharp and Carter is assisting a well-established FMCG manufacturer in Sydney by recruiting a Product Development Coordinator to support end-to-end projects, focusing on product renovation and continuous improvement, from concept to commercialisation.

You will collaborate with cross-functional teams, manage timelines, develop specifications, liaise with suppliers, and assist with trials, scale-up, labeling, and regulatory compliance in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Proven ability to coordinate multiple product development projects.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Understanding of food manufacturing processes and product commercialisation.
• Experience with retail/private label products is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Coordinating product development projects from concept through to launch.
• Supporting product renovation, reformulation, and continuous improvement activities.
• Assisting with product trials, scale-up, and commercial production.
• Developing and maintaining product specifications and technical documentation.
• Liaising with suppliers, manufacturing, quality, and commercial teams throughout project delivery.
• Supporting artwork, labeling, and product compliance activities.
• Coordinating project timelines and ensuring key milestones are achieved.
• Assisting with ingredient evaluations and product benchmarking.
• Supporting customer briefs and technical project requirements.

Skills

Project coordination

Stakeholder management

Communication

Attention to detail

Continuous improvement

Education

Tertiary qualification in Food Science or Food Technology

Job description

Sharp and Carter is assisting a well-established FMCG manufacturer in Sydney by recruiting a Product Development Coordinator to support end-to-end projects, focusing on product renovation and continuous improvement, from concept to commercialisation.

You will collaborate with cross-functional teams, manage timelines, develop specifications, liaise with suppliers, and assist with trials, scale-up, labeling, and regulatory compliance in a fast-paced environment.