Head of Breakthrough Food Innovation & R&D

High Liner Foods; Mississauga; On-site; CAD 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent food manufacturing company based in Mississauga is seeking a Director of Innovation Research and Development to drive product innovation across various customer segments. The ideal candidate will possess significant R&D experience in the food industry, coupled with extensive technical expertise and strong leadership skills. This role entails managing product development workflows and collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure successful commercialization of new products. Competitive salary and extensive employee benefits are offered.

Benefits

Competitive Salary

Health, dental & vision coverage

Pay for performance incentives

Employee & Family assistance programs

Wellness Programs

Retirement Planning

Supplemental Parental Leaves

Disability Support

Family friendly Flex policies & Summer hours

Volunteer hours

Learning and mentorship opportunities

Safety focused work environment

Qualifications

• 8-10 years of progressive R&D experience in the food manufacturing industry.
• Deep familiarity with culinary development principles and practices.
• Proven ability to lead R&D teams and manage development projects.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development and execution of product innovation strategy.
• Manage multiple concurrent product development workflows.
• Ensure product development meets all customer and regulatory standards.

Skills

Product development expertise

Leadership skills

Technical knowledge

Project management

Strong communication

Analytical skills

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Food Science or related field

Job description

A prominent food manufacturing company based in Mississauga is seeking a Director of Innovation Research and Development to drive product innovation across various customer segments. The ideal candidate will possess significant R&D experience in the food industry, coupled with extensive technical expertise and strong leadership skills. This role entails managing product development workflows and collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure successful commercialization of new products. Competitive salary and extensive employee benefits are offered.