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
- Support EPD and product improvement projects to enhance quality, efficiency, and cost performance
- Identify and implement cost‐reduction and process‐optimisation opportunities
- Analyse production processes, ingredients, machinery and yields to pinpoint improvements
- Ensure products meet food safety, regulatory and customer quality standards
- Provide technical R&D support across operations, supply chain, procurement and QA
- Troubleshoot product, process and quality issues and support root cause analysis
- Conduct trials in pilot and factory environments and track outcomes
- Research new ingredients, packaging and processing technologies
- Use data‐driven insights to support formulation improvements and scalability
- Manage timelines, deliverables and key milestones across simultaneous projects
About You
- Degree in Food Science, Food Technology or related field
- 2+ years' experience in product development, R&D, QA or food manufacturing
- Strong understanding of HACCP, FSANZ, GMP and food safety principles
- Analytical thinker with experience running trials and solving production issues
- Excellent communicator with strong cross‐functional collaboration skills
- Detail‐oriented, adaptable and comfortable in a fast‐paced manufacturing environment
Why Work for Primo?
- Discounts on health insurance and retail partners
- Savings at the Primo onsite butcher shop
- Free onsite physio and chiropractor services
- Long‐term career development and stability
- Join a supportive team where innovation and continuous improvement are valued
If you're passionate about food science and love solving problems that make a real impact, we'd love to hear from you.
Product Developer in Sydney employer: Chullora
Primo Foods is an exceptional employer that prioritises a supportive and collaborative work environment, making it an ideal place for a Warehouse Supervisor to thrive. Located in Chullora, employees benefit from a range of perks including an annual performance bonus, paid parental leave, and exclusive discounts, all while being part of a culture that values continuous improvement and innovation. With ample opportunities for professional growth and a commitment to employee well-being, joining Primo means becoming part of a team that truly values its members.
