PLM Partner

Are you looking to be part of a dynamic and growing team?

At Primo Foods, we’ve come a long way from our humble beginnings as a butcher shop to becoming Australia’s largest Smallgoods manufacturer. With a portfolio that include our much-loved products like bacon, ham, salami, and delicious protein snacks, we take pride in delivering quality products that enhance everyday family moments.

With over 3000 dedicated staff across manufacturing, distribution, sales, marketing, finance, quality and much more, we are constantly evolving and striving for excellence. We believe that our success is built on the foundation of our talented and passionate team members, underpinned by our Values, and we’re always on the lookout for great people to join us!

At Primo Foods, we believe in purpose and are committed to fostering a culture that emphasises community collaboration and personal growth. If you’re ready to take the next step in your career and want to make difference, we want to hear from you.

Join us and be part of something special, because we believe that “there’s good, there’s great and then there is Primo”.

Primo Foods is a proud business unit of JBS.

About the Role

Primo Foods has a rare opportunity for a PLM Partner to join the team, based at either our Wacol facility in Brisbane or our Chullora facility in Sydney. This role is responsible for creating and maintaining the Bill of Materials, Product Datasheets, Operational specifications and Raw Material specification.

Responsibilities include:

• Data translation of raw materials, packaging, formulations and specifications through the commercialization process to meet regulatory and operational requirements and support the new product development process.
• Ongoing reviewing & maintenance of products, raw materials, packaging, formulas and specifications to ensure ongoing accuracy and compliance to regulatory, private label customers, Primo standards, and any other requirements.
• Ensure all product labels & artwork are accurate for regulatory data such as ingredient lists, claims, NIP, CoOL.
• Communicating with teams (operations, quality, purchasing, planning, marketing, sales, new product development, existing product development) of authorised changes, and ensuring that current specifications are available to all users.
• Support the document control and use of product specifications including finished goods, packing and processing.
• Investigating customer and consumer queries.
• Creating and maintaining Bill of Materials in AS400 and Specifications in iLeader to support NPD projects through Stage Gate as well as continuous improvement projects of existing products. 

About you:

• Previous experience (1-2 years) in a similar role in a multisite fast paced FMCG environment. Recent graduates are encouraged to apply.
• Food Science background would be ideal.
• The ability to prioritise tasks and be able to manage several projects and tasks simultaneously.
• Strong analytical skills that enable coordination of data, including intermediate to advanced MS-Office skills.
• Previous experience in development and adherence of project planning/management
• Strong problem-solving skills and structured and logical approach to problem solving and projects
• Strong communication skills with an emphasis on excellent listening and interaction skills at all levels throughout the business
• Ability to work with various IT systems and platforms
• Strong quality focus

Why work for Primo?

• Reward & Recognition program
• Access to novated leasing options
• Health insurance and retail discounts
• Ongoing training and career development opportunities

What next?

If you’re passionate and want to be a part of the largest meat, pork and salmon manufacturer and producer in Australia, this opportunity may be for you. Apply now!