Senior Product Developer

About the Company - baking industry, leader in the creative design and development of sweet goods.

About the Role - Own the product development process from concept, formulation, sourcing ingredients, bench-top prototyping, pilot plant trials and full-scale commercialization

• Responsibilities -

• Formulate new products with consideration to equipment capability, nutritional profile, regulatory compliance, cost, and sensory targets
• Coordinate the commercialization of bench top product, collaborate with QA, Plant Managers, Production and other teams to ensure seamless integration and product quality.
• Coordinate samples and conducting testing to validate product design and functionality as requested. Manage sample process, product development timelines, first production trials and existing product quality.
• Monitor the performance of both post-launch and existing product performance, gather feedback, implement improvements based on findings, and maintain accurate records of the development process.
• Manage and maintain formulation and information database to provide accurate and timely information to required departments.
• Stay up to date with Canadian and US nutrition and labelling laws
• Ability to decorate or assist in decorating different baked good products.
• Other related duties as assigned

• Qualifications
• Must have previous bakery experience (cakes, cookies, breads, rolls etc.), or someone with wet line experience (jam's, jellies, custards, mousses).
• Innovation to grow current portfolios and perseverance when facing difficult challenges
• A leader while also being a team player
• Must have bench top experience as well as commercialization experience.
• Detail orientated, organized, well spoken, communicative, adaptable and takes initiative.
• Candidate needs to speak fluent English, needs to be easy going, open to learning, and can adapt well to change & fast paced environment
• Must have access to their own vehicle- some travel to other facilities
• Post-secondary in food science, culinary or a related field
• Experience in an R&D/Product development role in the baked goods industry
• Strong problem solving and analytical skills.
• Detail orientated with a creative mindset.
• Strong project management skills, with the ability to prioritize tasks, manage multiple projects and meet deadlines.
• Experienced at all stages of food product development.
• Strong knowledge of baking ingredient functionality.
• Familiarity with regulatory requirements and food safety standards

Pay range and compensation package - $80,000 to $90,000