NPD Coordinator — Food & FMCG: Concept to Launch

Miller Leith; Canterbury-Bankstown; On-site; AUD 99,000 - 121,000; Full time

Job summary

Miller Leith in Australia seeks an NPD Coordinator to manage product development from concept to commercialisation, working closely with major retailers. You will oversee timelines, specifications, trials and regulatory documentation to ensure quality and compliance.

Ideally you have 2–3 years in an FMCG NPD environment, strong understanding of HACCP, FSANZ and SQF, and degree-qualified expertise in Food Science or related field.

Qualifications

• NPD/ Food Technologist/ Product Developer with 2–3 years experience in food manufacturing.
• Polished stakeholder engagement with internal teams and external partners.
• Degree qualified in Food Science or related technical field.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate NPD projects from concept through to commercial launch, managing timelines and stage-gate processes.
• Support product development, reformulation, trials and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Coordinate sensory testing, shelf-life studies, and ingredient evaluations.
• Prepare and maintain product specifications, technical documentation and compliance records.
• Support product commercialisation, manufacturing readiness and product launches.
• Act as liaison between internal teams, suppliers, and major retailers.
• Identify improvements and cost-down opportunities within NPD processes.

Skills

NPD experience

Stakeholder engagement

Food manufacturing experience

Education

Food Science degree

Job description

Miller Leith in Australia seeks an NPD Coordinator to manage product development from concept to commercialisation, working closely with major retailers. You will oversee timelines, specifications, trials and regulatory documentation to ensure quality and compliance.

Ideally you have 2–3 years in an FMCG NPD environment, strong understanding of HACCP, FSANZ and SQF, and degree-qualified expertise in Food Science or related field.