Brand Activity Manager

16 hours ago


Clayton South, Victoria, Australia Openway Food Co. Full time $90,000 - $120,000 per year

Looking for a healthier step in your career?

About Us

We're a thriving food manufacturing business committed to creating sustainable impact for people, through great tasting food. Our vision is to use our products to drive "better for you" food to be the norm, not the exception and to help the Australian Food industry to prioritise health, sustainability, and local economic growth.

Openway Food Co. is the home of Red Tractor Foods, Table of Plenty and Keep It Cleaner brands which are loved by thousands of Australians. With a mission to create food that nourishes generations, we will continue to grow our stable of brands so we can make great tasting, better for your foods accessible to everyone.

We work with a range of businesses from start-up brands to large multi-national FMCG businesses. As well as having our own brands, our state-of-the-art manufacturing capabilities enable us to work in partnership with retailers on their private label products and to co-manufacture for other like businesses. Our manufacturing site is in Clayton South and our sales and marketing hub is in Cremorne.

As a certified B Corp, we are dedicated to making a positive impact and using our business as a force for good. We're on the hunt for talented people who want to be part of our exciting journey and grow with us.

About The Role

Drive brand excellence across global markets

As Brand Activity Manager at Openway Food Co, you'll be the driving force behind bringing our snack innovations to life. Sitting within our dynamic Marketing team, you'll lead the end-to-end delivery of branded projects across both domestic and export markets.

Shape the future of snacking by leading product Innovation and cross-functional excellence

From bold new launches to smart upgrades of existing products, you'll coordinate New Product Development (NPD), Existing Product Development (EPD), and Value Leadership initiatives. You'll work closely with cross-functional teams to keep timelines tight, processes smooth, and everyone aligned. If you thrive on juggling ideas, keeping things moving, and turning great concepts into shelf-ready success, this role is packed with flavour

This role will be based at our Clayton Site and Cremorne Demand hub.

Responsibilities & What you'll be doing:

Lead Project Planning & Stage-and-Gate Management:
Build, manage, and track project timelines that align with our stage-and-gate innovation process—ensuring each gate is met with the right inputs, approvals, and clarity around responsibilities, deliverables, and risks.

Drive Cross-Functional Collaboration & Facilitation:
Be the central connector across each project—linking marketing, sales, R&D, supply chain, engineering, and operations—while facilitating clear, action-driven meetings and helping the brand team keep stakeholders aligned and obstacles out of the way.

On-Time Delivery of Branded Activities:
Oversee the full lifecycle of NPD, EPD, and value leadership projects—from concept through to launch and post-review—ensuring all teams deliver on requirements and timelines, while tracking KPIs and escalating risks when needed.

Portfolio Management Review (PMR) & S&OP Alignment:
Responsible for overseeing the full lifecycle of NPD, EPD, and value leadership projects—from concept through to launch and post-review—while ensuring all teams deliver on requirements and timelines. Progress is tracked against KPIs, with risks escalated as needed.

Continuous Improvement & Governance:
Champions best practices through capturing lessons learned, streamlining processes to enhance project governance, and promoting consistent use of tools, templates, and workflows across teams.

About You

We are looking for a natural organiser with a knack for keeping complex projects on track and teams aligned. You know how to turn ideas into action.

You will bring:

  • Strong organisational, facilitation, and communication skills.
  • The ability to juggle multiple projects.
  • 3–5 years of project management experience—ideally in FMCG or a fast-paced, cross-functional environment.
  • Familiarity with stage-and-gate processes, portfolio management, and S&OP frameworks.
  • Experience implementing new tools or systems to improve how teams work.
  • A collaborative mindset and the confidence to hold stakeholders accountable.
  • A degree (or equivalent) in Business, Marketing, or a related field.
  • Hands-on experience with project management platforms and AI-driven tools to streamline workflows and boost decision-making.

If you're proactive, solutions-focused, and thrive in a team that values fresh thinking and momentum—you'll fit right in.

You will bring to the team your passion, energy, and ability to work collaboratively to elevate our brands and service delivery to new and exciting places.

What we can offer you:

  • The opportunity to operate in a values-led workplace focused on transparency, collaboration, progressive, responsible and grounded thinking and practices
  • A competitive remuneration package
  • Flexible working arrangements
  • Personal and professional development
  • Free onsite parking

This is an exciting opportunity to join an awesome team, focused on driving growth within the health food sector. Openway Food Co is committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone is able to thrive. We encourage applications from people of all ages, ethnicities, abilities, sexual orientation and gender identities.

For more information on Openway Food Co, please visit our website:

For more information on the exciting B Corp movement, please visit their website:

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Successful candidates will be required to complete a pre-employment medical screening including drug and alcohol testing.


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