Kinrise is a growing, privately owned powerhouse in Australian food manufacturing with some of Australia''s most loved and innovative brands. We describe ourselves as a ''start up with scale'' and have a burning ambition to grow our business. Formed in 2018 the Kinrise portfolio covers Biscuits, Breakfast, Baking, Bakery, and Snackfood categories and has 40+ years making iconic Australian food, with a rich Australian heritage that''s grounded in family origins.Kinrise is a growing, privately owned powerhouse in Australian food manufacturing, home to some of Australia''s most loved and innovative brands. At our Snackfoods business, we are home to iconic brands such as Cobs and Poppin popcorn brands. We describe ourselves as a ''start-up with scale'' and have a burning ambition to grow our business.We are currently looking for an experienced and commercially minded New Product Development Manager to lead end-to-end product development and drive innovation across our food portfolio. You will be responsible for bringing new products to market, optimising existing products, and delivering value engineering initiativesall while embedding sustainability, quality, and operational excellence.About the RolePlease note, this is a fulltime, max-term role until November 2026. Key Responsibilities, include but are not limited to:Lead new product development from concept to commercialisation.Drive innovation in product and packaging design with sustainability at the core.Manage prototypes, trials, sensory testing, shelf-life validation, and feasibility studies.Partner with Marketing, Operations, Procurement, and suppliers to deliver projects on time and to brief.Lead value engineering and continuous improvement initiatives to improve margins and line efficiency.Provide technical input into CAPEX decisions, new lines, and process improvements.Manage multiple projects simultaneously and provide clear stakeholder updates.Stay current with food science advancements, emerging technologies, and industry trends.About YouBachelor''s or Masters Degree in Food Science/Technology or related Science disciplines.Minimum 5 years'' experience in NPD/R&D within FMCG food manufacturing.Proven track record delivering successful product launches.Experience with sensory evaluation and FSANZ requirements.Strong stakeholder management and project management skills.Commercially minded, results-driven, and hands-on.Creative, detail-focused, and comfortable in a dynamic environment.Kinrise''s PerksWork with iconic products that Aussie consumers love.Access to retail discounts through Reward Gateway.Access to LinkedIn Learning to support your continuous learning journey.Additional week of annual leave after 2 years of service.2 ''You do You'' days per year.Company paid parental leave for Primary and Secondary caregivers.If you''re ready to play a vital role in keeping our sites running efficiently and safely, we''d love to hear from you. Apply now and be part of the Kinrise journey.Why Join Us?Kinrise is a fast paced, agile business that focuses on your talents and challenges you to perform at your best. An opportunity with us would mean:An opportunity to work with leading Australian-made brands and productsAn exciting role in a growing business with a great history and an ambitious growth agendaSupportive and collaborative team cultureKinrise is committed to creating an environment that welcomes all, celebrates our diversity in all its forms and fosters an environment of inclusion.We recognise that our unique differences are what sets us apart and how we succeed as a team. We are an equal opportunity employer.
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NPD Manager