Private Label Product & Project Coordinator

Maltra Foods; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Maltra Foods in Melbourne, Australia is seeking a Project Coordinator to join the Project Management team. The role will involve coordinating private label projects from concept through to commercialisation, working with customers, internal teams and suppliers to keep projects moving and deliver commercially viable products.

You will engage in new product development, packaging sourcing, costings and timelines.

Qualifications

• 2–3 years’ relevant experience in project coordination, preferably in food manufacturing.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate a diverse range of private label projects from concept to commercialisation.
• Work with Account Managers, customers, internal teams and external suppliers to move projects forward.
• Lead new product development, including R&D, trials and packaging sourcing.
• Coordinate packaging options, pricing, lead times and samples with suppliers.
• Develop and maintain product costings and ensure targets are met.
• Manage rebranding projects across packaging artwork, suppliers and teams.
• Develop evolving packaging options across formats and materials; interest in sustainable packaging is valued.
• Oversee product reformulations and ensure changes pass through R&D, costing, approvals and production.
• Track timelines, milestones and approvals; identify roadblocks and propose solutions.
• Balance customer needs with technical feasibility and cost-effectiveness; ensure timely follow-ups.

Skills

Project coordination

Communication

Stakeholder management

Organisational skills

Job description

Maltra Foods in Melbourne, Australia is seeking a Project Coordinator to join the Project Management team. The role will involve coordinating private label projects from concept through to commercialisation, working with customers, internal teams and suppliers to keep projects moving and deliver commercially viable products.

You will engage in new product development, packaging sourcing, costings and timelines.