Senior Product Development Manager

Yoplait Liberté Canada; Saint-Hyacinthe; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in dairy products is seeking a Senior Product Development Manager to oversee R&D projects for their yogurt brands. The ideal candidate will lead a team, innovate new products, and ensure compliance with quality and safety standards. This role requires extensive experience in the food industry, particularly in dairy, and strong leadership skills.

Qualifications

• 10-15 years of experience in R&D within the food industry, especially dairy.
• Experience in managing R&D teams and complex projects.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage an R&D team for product development.
• Oversee creation of innovative yogurt recipes and ensure product validation.
• Ensure compliance with food safety regulations.

Skills

Leadership

Strategic Decision Making

Problem Solving

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Food Science and Technology

Job description

The Senior Product Development Manager is responsible for managing, planning, and implementing research and development projects for the Liberté or Yoplait brand. They lead an R&D team, ensuring that development projects align with market needs, regulatory requirements, and company objectives.

Responsibilities :

R&D Team Management :

• Lead, mentor, and manage an R&D team composed of product developers (R&D specialists) and technologists.
• Develop a skill development plan for team members by providing continuous training opportunities and fostering a collaborative and creative environment.
• Ensure optimal allocation of human and material resources necessary for the timely completion of R&D projects.

New Product Development :

• Oversee the creation of innovative yogurt recipes, considering consumer expectations and market trends.
• Ensure technical and sensory validation of new products.
• Stay up to date on new ingredients and technological innovations to maintain a competitive advantage.
• Supervise pilot trials and prototype development to test product feasibility before industrialization.

Continuous Improvement of Existing Products :

• Implement reformulation actions to meet consumer demands, optimizing quality, texture, taste, shelf life, and nutritional characteristics.
• Collaborate with quality and production teams to ensure stability and repeatability of formulations on a large scale.

Production Process Supervision and Industrialization :

• Work with production teams to ensure the successful scaling of R&D innovations to industrial production while maintaining product quality and performance.
• Participate in optimizing manufacturing processes to maximize efficiency and product quality.

Quality, Food Safety, and Regulatory Compliance :

• Ensure that all new products meet quality standards, food safety regulations, and local and international regulatory requirements.
• Ensure compliance with nutritional standards, health claims, and dairy product labeling regulations.

Technology and Innovation Monitoring :

• Continuously monitor new technologies and product innovations in the dairy industry, particularly in yogurt, to keep the company at the forefront of innovation.
• Identify and assess new ingredients and processes that could differentiate the company’s products in the market.
• Participate in conferences, trade shows, and collaborations with research centers to stay informed about technological advancements in the dairy sector.

Required Skills :

• Bachelor’s degree in Food Science and Technology or a related field.
• Minimum of 10-15 years of experience in R&D within the food industry, with expertise in dairy products, particularly yogurt.
• Experience in managing R&D teams and complex projects.
• Strong ability to work collaboratively, make strategic decisions, and solve complex problems.
• Excellent communication skills (French and English).

This position is designed for a passionate leader in product innovation and scientific research, capable of guiding R&D teams in developing high-quality dairy products that are at the forefront of innovation and meet consumer expectations.New job full definition

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