NPD & Product Development Lead - 12-Month FMCG Contract

McCormick Foods; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee Recognition

Friendly workplace

Job summary

McCormick Australia is seeking a Product Development Technologist for a 12-month contract based in Moorabbin. You will lead end-to-end NPD projects, collaborate with Engineering and Operations, plan production trials, and ensure scale-up readiness with regulatory compliance.

The role requires 5+ years of FMCG R&D experience, hands-on expertise across seasonings and sauces, and strong problem-solving and collaboration skills. SAP experience is valued.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years’ relevant R&D experience within FMCG manufacturing environments.
• Strong technical and hands-on manufacturing expertise across Seasonings, Marinades, Coating Systems and Wet Condiments.
• Demonstrated passion for problem-solving, with the ability to think creatively, adapt to changing priorities, and deliver practical, innovative technical solutions.
• Proven ability to collaborate effectively within cross-functional teams, building strong and meaningful relationships with key internal and external stakeholders.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and Project management applications; SAP experience highly regarded.
• Comprehensive knowledge of FSANZ regulations and their application within product development and manufacturing environments.

Responsibilities

• Drive customer engagement to shape, refine, and deliver New Product Development (NPD) project briefs aligned to business and customer requirements.
• Lead end-to-end NPD projects through Stage Gate, ensuring on-time delivery and scalable manufacturing.
• Lead end-to-end product development activities to execute in-house productivity projects.
• Collaborate with cross-functional stakeholders through project forums, providing input into costings, product specifications, artwork approvals, trials, and commercialization documentation.
• Partner with Engineering and Operations to plan and execute production trials through to full commercial manufacture.
• Lead and/or support factory troubleshooting activities to ensure product quality and process stability.

Skills

NPD project leadership

Cross-functional collaboration

Manufacturing troubleshooting

Problem solving

SAP experience

FSANZ knowledge

Job description

McCormick Australia is seeking a Product Development Technologist for a 12-month contract based in Moorabbin. You will lead end-to-end NPD projects, collaborate with Engineering and Operations, plan production trials, and ensure scale-up readiness with regulatory compliance.

The role requires 5+ years of FMCG R&D experience, hands-on expertise across seasonings and sauces, and strong problem-solving and collaboration skills. SAP experience is valued.