New Product Development Manager - Brisbane, Australia - Osborne Richardson Australia
Description
This newly created role has come about due to strong company growth, big investment, and even bigger plans for the future- Brisbane based
- Senior Leadership position
- Contribute to expanding the business
Osborne Richardson is exclusively working with an Australian company that comes from humble beginnings, to now being a major player in national and international markets.
Based in the Brisbane area, the company operate several sites domestically and have plans to grow the business through the introduction of new value-added products.
Your role will be key to the success of the business therefore our client needs a strategic leader with strong project management skills and exceptional business acumen, to take responsibility for NPD and grow a sizable portfolio of business both nationally and internationally.
Being apart of the senior leadership team you will establish strong internal relationships and work cross functionally to ensure the NPD function is innovative, collaborative and effective to the company's success.
Reporting to the General Manager and working closely with key internal stakeholders, you will be responsible for the following example of duties:- Development of a full NPD strategic plan inline with business objectives
- Establish professional relationships with senior and site stakeholders, suppliers, third parties and engage in high level customer interactions
- Review, create and implement NPD processes, procedures, and training programs
- Identify trends, develop product concepts / formulations/ costing models, troubleshoot production issues, and play a key role in product launches and sales presentations
- Manage all product life cycles
- Ensure all products developed meet local regulatory and international export requirements
- Conduct market research, focus groups and feasibility studies
- Continuous improvement in all related PD aspects
- Travel nationally and internationally for product launches and presentations
- Manage budgets and report to the CSO and CEO
- Qualifications in Food Science and Technology or a very closely related field
- Demonstrated experience in developing new food products for retail markets both domestically and internationally
- Ability to create and fine tune food products
- Knowledge and experience in food packaging
- Strategic NPD management and leadership skills
- Technical sales / BDM / account management / marketing experience
- Impeccable communication skills
- Strong business acumen
- Able to travel nationally and internationally when required
- Strong problemsolving skills, an ambitious attitude, and a creative mind
This is a genuine opportunity to be part of something you can look back on with a huge sense of accomplishment.
Please note:
This role is only open to Australian & New Zealand citizens and Australian permanent residents.
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