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A$110,000.00/yr - A$120,000.00/yr
Are you a creative and commercially minded product developer with strong leadership skills? We're partnering with a well-established and growing food manufacturer based in Sydney to appoint an NPD Team Leader to drive innovation, lead a talented team, and deliver category-leading products to market.
About the Role
Reporting to the NPD Manager, you will oversee and guide end-to-end product development projects — from concept, kitchen trials, pilot runs, through to full-scale production. You'll collaborate closely with Marketing, Procurement, Operations, QA, and external partners to deliver projects on time and to brief.
Key Responsibilities
* Lead a small team of NPD Technologists and coordinate multiple product development projects
* Manage timelines, technical trials, and product submissions
* Oversee benchtop and pilot trials, ensuring feasibility for scale-up and manufacturing
* Collaborate with cross-functional teams to meet customer briefs and commercial targets
* Support customer presentations and innovation sessions
* Monitor trends and competitor activity to help shape the innovation pipeline
About You
* Degree qualified in Food Science, Food Technology or similar
* 4+ years of NPD experience within food manufacturing (retail or foodservice)
* Prior experience managing or mentoring junior team members
* Strong project management, communication and stakeholder engagement skills
* Ability to balance creativity with commercial awareness
* Confident working in a fast-paced, hands-on environment
What's on Offer
* A business that values innovation and continuous improvement
* Collaborative, supportive team culture
* Career growth opportunities with a growing national brand
Seniority level
* Seniority level
Mid-Senior level
Employment type
* Employment type
Full-time
Job function
* Job function
Research, Information Technology, and Management
* Industries
Food and Beverage Manufacturing
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