NPD Coordinator
NPD Coordinator
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Job Description
KB Seafood Co is Australias largest seafood company and one of the most awarded & successful seafood service operators. The business employs over 300 fantastic people with a humble/inclusive culture. We provide over 30000 tonnes of seafood annually to leading foodservice operators and major supermarkets.
Our brands include KB Seafood Co Just Caught Frozen Seafood KBs and we have over 2700 active products in the we are also one of the most awarded and successful food service operators in Australia.
Have a look at our websitehttps:// learn more about us.
About the Role:
As our NPD coordinator youll be based full-time at our Mulgrave office working on new seafood products for retail export and foodservice customers.
Youll take ideas from concept to launch working closely with the wider team to make sure everything runs smoothly.
Were after someone driven collaborative and confident working in a fast-moving environment.
Responsibilities:
- Coordinate new product development projects from concept through to launch ensuring they meet timelines and align with KB Seafood Cos strategy.
- Collaborate across commercial quality procurement account management and production teams including working across multiple sites and time zones.
- Manage multiple projects at once ensuring clear communication timely execution and alignment with customer expectations.
- Review product performance identify trends and suggest improvements for cost quality sustainability and convenience.
- Oversee packaging and labelling development to ensure it meets sustainability goals is cost-effective and complies with legal and customer standards.
- Maintain accurate product specifications and quality documentation ensuring compliance with food safety and regulatory standards (HACCP SQF WQA BRC etc.).
- Ensure new product claims are supported by evidence and complete all verification and testing activities prior to launch.
- Support continuous improvement and innovation across the business with an understanding of ethical and sustainability frameworks (MSC ASC GGAP BAP APCO Sedex SMETA)
Experience and Skills:
Required:
- 3 years experience in product development ideally in food manufacturing
- Degree in Food Technology
- HACCP Certification
- Full Australian working rights
Desirable:
- Experience working in cross-functional teams to deliver NPD outcomes
- Strong knowledge of seafood processing and packaging development
- Familiarity with Australian food regulations and labelling requirements
- Ability to analyse trends and develop commercially viable products
- Proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel Word Outlook)
- Strong communication problem-solving and influencing skills
Apply Now:
If you want to join a passionate team making an impact in the seafood industry and youre looking for a unique varied role in a fast-paced environment and meet the requirements above wed love to hear from you.
Please note we are not accepting applications from agencies.
To apply click the APPLY button and upload your resume
Required Experience:
IC
Employment Type
Full-Time
