Senior NPD Technologist: Chocolate & FMCG Innovator

Miller Leith

Melbourne

On-site

AUD 130,000 - 180,000

Full time

3 days ago

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Job summary

Miller Leith in Melbourne is seeking a senior Product Development specialist to lead the development, optimisation and commercialisation of new and existing chocolate and confectionery products. You will drive NPD projects from concept through trials to launch, collaborating with Quality, Operations, Supply Chain and Sales to deliver innovative, customer-focused products.

The role requires a Degree in Food Science or related field and extensive FMCG product development experience, with hands-on

Qualifications

Degree in Food Science or related discipline.
Extensive experience in FMCG product development, especially chocolate/confectionery.
Proven ability to lead complex NPD projects from concept to commercialisation.
Strong knowledge of formulation, factory trials, scale-up and food safety standards.

Responsibilities

Lead end-to-end NPD projects from concept through to factory trials, scale-up and launch.
Drive product innovation, reformulation and continuous improvement across ranges.
Provide technical expertise across ingredients, formulations and manufacturing processes.
Manage product specifications, labelling and regulatory documentation.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to meet timelines, quality and cost targets.