Freemans Dr, Cooranbong NSW 2265, Australia
Posted Thursday 20 November 2025 at 1:00 pm
Who are we?
Sanitarium Health Food Company is a progressive and dynamic business that is Australian owned and produces Australia’s leading breakfast products – Up & Go, So Good, Alternative Dairy Co range and Australia’s favourite breakfast Weet-Bix.
The Role
As the Pilot Plant Coordinator, you will play a key role in supporting our food innovation team at our Sanitarium Development & Innovation site in Cooranbong. This full-time, permanent position combines leadership with hands‑on technical expertise.
You will lead and manage the pilot plant team, ensuring a positive and productive work environment while coordinating pilot trials to support R&D; projects. A significant part of your role involves hands‑on operation of pilot plant equipment, troubleshooting issues, and maintaining high standards of safety, quality, and housekeeping.
Your responsibilities will include:
- Liaising with the wider R&D; teams on their work program priorities and coordinating the necessary Pilot Plant team resources to support them
- Overseeing raw material supply, stock control, and basic equipment maintenance.
- Ensuring compliance with HACCP, WHS, and food safety standards.
- Driving continuous improvement and contributing to process refinement.
- Supporting team development, engagement and a constructive workplace culture.
About You
- Demonstrated leadership experience and ability to engage teams.
- Background in food manufacturing or R&D; environment.
- Understanding of HACCP and WHS principles.
- Solid organisational, communication, and problem‑solving skills.
- Hands‑on approach with mechanical aptitude and willingness to work collaboratively.
What we offer
- Access to a range of workplace health and wellbeing initiatives
- Half‑day Fridays
- Salary sacrifice options
- Achievement awards and recognition programs
- Continuous learning and development opportunities
All applicants must be able to demonstrate that they have the legal right to work in Australia.
We are an organisation driven by our mission and values. If you share our passion for what we do, our products and can respect our principles then this is a great opportunity for you.
Hear why our employee’s love working at Sanitarium Health and Wellbeing, where people and purpose matter.
Freemans Dr, Cooranbong NSW 2265, Australia
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