Npd Coordinator

**Your Impact**

Embark on an exciting journey as a proactive and dynamic NPD Coordinator at our state of the art facility in Tullamarine, where innovation and excellence converge. Reporting directly to the Quality Manager, you'll be at the forefront of our NPD initiatives, spearheading the coordination and management of a multitude of projects set to hit our production site in the upcoming year.

Please note: This is a fixed-term opportunity for a period of 14 months.

**Key Responsibilities**

Proactively plan, manage, and coordinate resources for site product projects, ensuring on-time and in-full delivery.
- Manage the end-to-end NPD and/or product changes process specification program in collaboration with our head-office teams.
- Serve as the site NPD/Product change liaison for the manufacturing team, overseeing all site-level trials.
- Coordinate and direct NPD/Product change projects through successful collaboration with cross-functional site teams.
- Brief and support the site teams in areas of NPD and product changes, spanning liquid, packaging, planning, and raw materials.
- Build, govern, and deliver NPD plans for the site, ensuring alignment with supply and demand plans to meet timely objectives.
- Improve organisational effectiveness through the development and deployment of solutions to enhance productivity and foster a performance culture.
- Facilitate the implementation of change initiatives, ensuring seamless integration and adaptability.
- Engage with various stakeholders to drive accountability and ensure risk management processes are followed.

**About You**

If you're an energetic professional with stellar project management and communication skills and the ability to navigate cross-functional collaborations, we want you on our team If the below sounds like you, this could be an opportunity not to be missed.
- You have a knack for computers and are proficient in the use of the Microsoft office suite with exceptional document management capabilities. You will also possess the ability to quickly learn new systems and processes.
- You have prior experience in a similar role or can demonstrate substantial experience working in quality related roles.
- You bring a wealth of experience in proactively planning, managing, and coordinating resources for site product projects.
- You effortlessly command attention and can support teams across liquid, packaging, planning, and raw materials, ensuring seamless collaboration and execution of projects.
- Strategic planning is your forte, as you build, govern, and deliver plans with precision, ensuring alignment with supply and demand plans to meet deadlines. Your knack for improving organisational effectiveness and implementing change initiatives speaks to your commitment to driving productivity and fostering a culture of excellence.
- As our NPD Coordinator, you'll take charge of this dynamic role, managing the influx of NPDs with your exceptional project management skills, time management, and ability to build robust relationships across multiple teams. Your energy, communication finesse, and cross-functional collaboration make you the perfect fit for this pivotal role.

**But why Asahi Beverages, you ask?**

Asahi Beverages is a leading multi-beverage organisation with a rich and varied history. Our regional head office is based in Melbourne, with sales, manufacturing and distribution centres located across Australia and New Zealand. We produce and market some of Australia's most iconic beverage brands, including Schweppes, Pepsi Max, Gatorade, Cool Ridge, Great Northern, Carlton Draught, Vodka Cruiser, Asahi Super Dry and Allpress coffee. We have a great track record of success, we work at pace, our teams are high-performing, and there's always a lot going on. There are so many opportunities in our company for those ready to take them on

We're proud of who we are, and humble in how we work - we believe in creating a culture of excellence, innovation, and diversity. We offer a range of benefits such as product discounts, flexible work arrangements, health and wellness programs, and learning & development opportunities. We are passionate about our commitment to the communities we serve and are clear on our role in enhancing environmental sustainability and social responsibility.

We are a Circle Back Initiative employer and commit to responding to all applicants.