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R&D Food Product Developer | Baked goods manufacturing | 80-97K | Milton

Fuze HR Solutions Inc. - 207 emplois

Milton, ON

Détails de l'emploi :

1 500,00 $ - 97 000,00 $ / heure
Temps plein
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R&D Food Product Developer / Food Scientist – Food Manufacturing (Bakery and Desert Focus) | MILTON (100% on site) | 80-97K
  • Location: Milton, ON (100% On-site)
  • Industry: Food Manufacturing – Baked Goods & Innovation
  • Interview process: 3 interviews (including a PI Cognitive test + a technical assessment/demo in a lab)

Qualifications & Experience
  • Must live within 40 minutes from Milton (or be able to relocate before the start date)
  • 5–10 years of Product Development and R&D experience in food manufacturing IS A MUST
  • Strong experience in CPG or food production environments is a MUST
  • Bakery or baked goods experience (pastry, batters, fillings, etc.)
  • Proven experience with plant trials and product scale-up is required
  • Post-secondary education in Food Science, Culinary, or related field (international credentials accepted)

Key Responsibilities
  • Develop and reformulate baked and frozen food products for retail and foodservice
  • Create and maintain formulations, specifications, SOPs, and product documentation
  • Prepare product costing, nutrition facts, and ingredient declarations
  • Lead and execute plant trials independently, ensuring successful scale-up to production
  • Conduct lab/kitchen testing and troubleshoot formulation and processing issues
  • Source and evaluate ingredients, packaging, and processing methods
  • Ensure compliance with food safety, regulatory, and certification requirements
  • Collaborate cross-functionally with Production, FSQA, Purchasing, Sales, and Marketing
  • Monitor consumer trends and innovation opportunities to support product strategy

Key Skills & Attributes
  • Strong hands-on formulation and problem-solving abilities
  • Ability to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced environment
  • Excellent communication and cross-functional collaboration skills
  • Detail-oriented with strong organizational capability
  • Passion for baking and food innovation is essential
Working Environment
  • Fully on-site role in Milton, ON
  • Mix of office work, R&D lab/kitchen, and production floor exposure
  • Standard hours: Monday–Friday
  • Flexibility required for plant trials (early starts or extended hours, with time adjusted accordingly)
Compensation & Benefits
  • Salary: 80,000 – $97,000 (flexible for strong candidates)
  • No bonus structure
  • Full benefits package:
    • 100% employer-paid health, dental, and vision coverage
    • RRSP matching up to 4%
    • $1,500 annual wellness/professional development fund
    • Safety shoe reimbursement
Apply NowIf you're a hands-on Product Developer who enjoys working from concept through to production, and have a passion for baked goods and food innovation, we'd like to hear from you.
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