Product Development Coordinator

Sharp & Carter; Sydney; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Sharp & Carter's client in Sydney, a well-established FMCG manufacturer, is seeking a Product Development Coordinator to join their collaborative product development team. You will support end-to-end projects across a retailer-focused portfolio, with emphasis on product renovation and continuous improvement from concept to commercialisation.

Working with cross-functional stakeholders, you will help ensure projects are delivered on time, meet customer expectations and align with manufacturing

Qualifications

• Tertiary qualifications in Food Science, Food Technology, or a related discipline.
• Experience in product development within FMCG or food manufacturing.
• Experience supporting end-to-end NPD or product renovations.
• Strong organisational skills and stakeholder engagement.
• Understanding of product commercialisation processes.

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

Excellent communication

Attention to detail

Proactive mindset

Organisational skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Food Science/Technology

Job description

About the Company

Our client is a well-established FMCG manufacturer with a strong reputation for delivering high-quality food products to customers across Australia. Operating within a fast-paced environment, the business is committed to innovation, continuous improvement, and building long-term customer partnerships.

An exciting opportunity has become available for a Product Development Coordinator to join their collaborative product development team.

About the Role

The Product Development Coordinator will support the delivery of end-to-end product development projects across a diverse portfolio of retailer-focused products. The role has a strong emphasis on product renovation and continuous improvement, while also supporting new product initiatives from concept through to commercialisation.

Working closely with cross-functional stakeholders, you will ensure projects are delivered on time, meet customer expectations, and align with commercial and manufacturing requirements.

Key responsibilities include:

• 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, labelling, 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

This is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys managing multiple projects in a fast-paced FMCG environment while working closely with a collaborative product development team.

Skills & Experience

To be successful in this role, you will have:

• Tertiary qualifications in Food Science, Food Technology, or a related discipline


• Previous experience in product development within an FMCG or food manufacturing environment


• Experience supporting end-to-end NPD or product renovation projects


• Strong organisational and project coordination skills


• Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities


• Understanding of food manufacturing processes and product commercialisation


• A proactive approach with strong attention to detail and continuous improvement mindset


• Experience with retailer-facing products or private label development will be highly regarded