Drive innovation. Improve quality. Shape the future of Australia’s favourite smallgoods. Are you a hands‑on and solutions‑focused Product Developer ready to make a meaningful impact in food production? At Primo Foods, you’ll play a key role in supporting product development, cost optimisation, and continuous improvement across our portfolio. You’ll work closely with cross‑functional teams to enhance product quality, efficiency, and innovation within a fast‑paced manufacturing environment. Key Responsibilities <ul style="margin-bottom:0.0cm;margin-top:0.0px"> <li style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0px;line-height:normal;background-color:white;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif">Support EPD and product improvement projects to enhance quality, efficiency, and cost performance</li> <li style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0px;line-height:normal;background-color:white;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif">Identify and implement cost‑reduction and process‑optimisation opportunities</li> <li style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0px;line-height:normal;background-color:white;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif">Analyse production processes, ingredients, machinery and yields to pinpoint improvements</li> <li style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0px;line-height:normal;background-color:white;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif">Ensure products meet food safety, regulatory and customer quality standards</li> <li style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0px;line-height:normal;background-color:white;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif">Provide technical R&D support across operations, supply chain, procurement and QA</li> <li style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0px;line-height:normal;background-color:white;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif">Troubleshoot product, process and quality issues and support root cause analysis</li> <li style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0px;line-height:normal;background-color:white;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif">Conduct trials in pilot and factory environments and track outcomes</li> <li style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0px;line-height:normal;background-color:white;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif">Research new ingredients, packaging and processing technologies</li> <li style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0px;line-height:normal;background-color:white;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif">Use data‑driven insights to support formulation improvements and scalability</li> <li style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0px;line-height:normal;background-color:white;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif">Manage timelines, deliverables and key milestones across simultaneous projects</li> </ul> About You <ul style="margin-bottom:0.0cm;margin-top:0.0px"> <li style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0px;line-height:normal;background-color:white;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif">Degree in Food Science, Food Technology or related field</li> <li style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0px;line-height:normal;background-color:white;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif">2+ years’ experience in product development, R&D, QA or food manufacturing</li> <li style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0px;line-height:normal;background-color:white;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif">Strong understanding of HACCP, FSANZ, GMP and food safety principles</li> <li style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0px;line-height:normal;background-color:white;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif">Analytical thinker with experience running trials and solving production issues</li> <li style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0px;line-height:normal;background-color:white;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif">Excellent communicator with strong cross‑functional collaboration skills</li> <li style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0px;line-height:normal;background-color:white;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif">Detail‑oriented, adaptable and comfortable in a fast‑paced manufacturing environment</li> </ul> Why Work for Primo? <ul style="margin-bottom:0.0cm;margin-top:0.0px"> <li style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0px;line-height:normal;background-color:white;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif">Discounts on health insurance and retail partners</li> <li style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0px;line-height:normal;background-color:white;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif">Savings at the Primo onsite butcher shop</li> <li style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0px;line-height:normal;background-color:white;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif">Free onsite physio and chiropractor services</li> <li style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0px;line-height:normal;background-color:white;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif">Long‑term career development and stability</li> <li style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0px;line-height:normal;background-color:white;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif">Join a supportive team where innovation and continuous improvement are valued</li> </ul> Ready to take the next step? If you’re passionate about food science and love solving problems that make a real impact, we’d love to hear from you. Apply now and build your future with Primo Foods.

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