NPD Coordinator

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. We are committed to deliver our knowledge and expertise acquired in close to 100 years with every order. Have a look at our websitehttps:// learn more about us.

About the Role:

The role will be responsible for supporting the development testing and implementation of innovative seafood products in line with customer requirements market trends and KBs business growth objectives. This role works closely with production procurement quality assurance and sales teams to ensure successful product launches and continuous improvement of existing product lines.

The position will be Permanent Full-Time role based in our processing facility in Coolaroo Victoria.

Responsibilities:

• Coordinate new product development projects from concept through to launch ensuring they meet timelines and align with KB Seafood Cos strategy.
• Schedule and manage production line trials and revaluations.
• Liaise with QA and regulatory teams to ensure HACCP plans are created updated or in place before production; prepare and ensure sign off for specifications in a timely manner.
• Support initial production runs and be available to trouble shoot and provide expert advice if necessary.
• Track performance of new products schedule post-launch reviews and annual reviews to assess product viability.
• Support allergen management traceability and documentation compliance.
• Maintain accurate records of product specifications and quality documentation ensuring compliance with food safety and regulatory standards (HACCP SQF WQA BRC etc.).
• Collaborate across commercial quality procurement account management and production teams
• Manage multiple projects at once ensuring clear communication timely execution and alignment with customer expectations.
• Oversee packaging and labelling development to ensure it meets sustainability goals is cost-effective and complies with legal and customer standards.
• 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)
• Maintain the NPD project register timelines and progress tracking.
  Support costings BOM (Bill of Materials) creation and ERP data entry.
• Compile trial reports and communicate outcomes to management and relevant teams.

Experience and Skills:

• 3 years experience in product development ideally in food manufacturing
• Degree in Food Technology Food Science Nutrition or equivalent
• HACCP Certification
• Full Unrestricted Australian working rights
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel Word Outlook)
• Strong communication problem-solving and influencing skills

Desirable:

• Experience working in cross-functional teams to deliver NPD outcomes in a factory environment
• 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

Applications:

If you want to join a passionate team making an impact in the seafood industry enjoy working in a fast-paced environment and meet our requirements wed love to hear from you.

Please note we are not accepting applications from agencies.