Food Science R&D Manager - Masa Flour

Quality Administration; Saskatchewan; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent milling company in Saskatchewan is seeking a technical innovator with expertise in food science to lead product development in masa flour. The role requires 5-10 years of experience in product commercialization and a strong background in nixtamalization. Successful applicants will thrive in a collaborative environment and possess exceptional communication skills. Competitive compensation and opportunities for professional growth await. If you're ready to impact the food industry, apply today!

Benefits

Competitive compensation

Comprehensive benefits

Professional development opportunities

Qualifications

• 5–10+ years of experience in masa flour product development, operations, or commercialization.
• Deep knowledge of nixtamalization, corn varietals, and masa functionality.
• Proven ability to lead cross-functional projects and scale-up efforts.

Responsibilities

• Lead projects from concept to commercialization.
• Work directly with customers to ensure success.
• Own innovation and work on cutting-edge projects.

Skills

Technical innovation

Collaboration

Communication skills

Customer-first mindset

Bilingual in English and Spanish

Education

Food Science, Grain Science, Agricultural Engineering or related field (advanced degree preferred)

Job description

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Location: Cambria, WI.
Employment Type: Full-Time

Who You Are

You’re a technical innovator with a passion for food science and a knack for solving complex challenges. You thrive on collaboration, love being the go-to expert, and get excited about creating products that make a real impact. You’re comfortable leading projects from concept to commercialization and enjoy working directly with customers to ensure success.

What You Bring

• A strong foundation in Food Science, Grain Science, Agricultural Engineering, or a related field (advanced degree preferred).
• 5–10+ years of experience in masa flour product development, operations, or commercialization.
• Deep knowledge of nixtamalization, corn varietals, and masa functionality.
• Proven ability to lead cross-functional projects and scale-up efforts.
• Bilingual proficiency in English and Spanish.
• Exceptional communication skills and a customer-first mindset.

What We Offer

• The opportunity to own innovation in a growing, dynamic company.
• A chance to work on cutting-edge projects that shape the future of masa and arepa flour products.
• A collaborative culture that values curiosity, creativity, and continuous improvement.
• Competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits, and professional development opportunities.

Why You’ll Love It Here

At Didion, we’re not just making flour—we’re shaping the future of food. You’ll work on products that impact real-world applications, partner with passionate experts, and see your ideas come to life. If you’re ready to make an impact and bring your technical expertise to a team that values innovation and collaboration, we’d love to meet you.

Apply today and help us create masa flour products that delight customers and drive industry innovation!

Didion Inc. is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. We urge all qualified applicants to apply for this position. Selection will be based on qualifications as they relate to position requirements without regard to race, color, national origin, religion sex, age, creed, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, genetic information, disability, veteran status or any other legally protected class.

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