Product Developer

Celtrade Canada Inc.; Mississauga; On-site; CAD 59,000 - 79,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading food manufacturing company is seeking a Product Developer to manage product development projects from ideation to commercialization. Candidates should have a Bachelor's degree in food science, along with over 3 years of relevant experience in food manufacturing and product development. This full-time role requires collaboration with internal teams and participation in sensory testing. Benefits include a comprehensive employee package, casual dress, and opportunities for continuous education and professional development. Located in Mississauga, ON.

Benefits

Comprehensive employee benefits package

Matching RRSP program

Paid sick days

Opportunities for continuing education

Company events

On-site parking

Qualifications

• 3+ years of related industry experience in food manufacturing and product development.
• Ability to work in a team and engage with cross-functional departments.

Responsibilities

• Manage individual product development projects from ideation phase to commercialization.
• Create new product formulations maintaining cost and quality parameters.
• Conduct organoleptic and physical analyses on samples.

Skills

Team collaboration

Interest in food trends

Basic cooking skills

Time management

Communication skills

Analytical mindset

Knowledge of GMPs

Proficient in Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor’s degree in food science or related field

Job description

Pay: CA$59,000.00 - CA$79,000.00 per year

Job description

We are proud to be a growing company that recognizes its employees' hard work and contributions, offers a comprehensive FREE employee benefits package, a matching RRSP program, along with paid sick days, and opportunities for continuing education and professional development.

We are a leading developer and manufacturer of quality private label food products with distribution across Canada, the USA, and South America.

Role overview

The Product Developer will work in collaboration with the Product Development and Innovation team to create and deliver new products from ideation to launch. The applicant should be creative, analytical, results driven, knowledgeable about the development of consumer packaged goods, and most importantly, have a passion for food. This position reports to the Product Development Manager and is a cross‑functional role requiring daily interactions with other internal departments (Procurement, Sales, Quality Assurance, Regulatory Affairs, Production, Commercialization, Supply Chain), as well as the rest of the Product Development Team and external customers.

Key responsibilities and accountabilities

• Manage individual product development projects from ideation phase to successful commercialization by taking individual action steps as well as overseeing those undertaken by others in supporting roles
• Create new product formulations while adhering to cost, ingredient, and quality parameters
• Develop new product processes that will ultimately translate to production scale
• Complete organoleptic and physical analysis on samples and develop standards for new items
• Oversee production trials and first production runs to ensure successful commercialization
• Interact with external customers in the context of ideation and new product development through commercialization including plant trials and first productions
• Participate in daily product cuttings providing feedback on personal and team projects to ensure that all products match or surpass target samples and Celtrade’s quality standards
• Engage in innovation promoting activities like Blue‑sky outings, restaurant visits, and internal innovation projects with the Product Development and Innovation Team
• Maintain industry awareness through attending trade shows, regularly visiting retail stores, and actively engaging in the “food scene” to bring knowledge to internal and external discussions

Education

Bachelor’s degree in food science or related field (required)

Experience

3+ years of related industry experience (required). In particular: Manufacturing in Food Industry – 3 years; Product Development in Food Manufacturing – 3 years.

Qualifications

• Works collaboratively in a team environment
• Interest in food industry market & consumer trends and data
• Basic cooking skills and understanding of sauce make‑up (experience in foodservice an asset)
• Self‑driven with excellent time management and prioritization skills
• Interested in working with a cross‑functional team
• Passion for great food and delivering a quality customer experience
• Creative spirit with grounding analytic mindset
• Clear written and verbal communication skills
• High energy with a positive personality
• Basic knowledge of GMPs
• Proficient in Microsoft Office programs with specific focus on PowerPoint and Excel

Important Considerations

• On‑site position
• Office space is in a facility containing all major food allergens
• This role involves tasting and evaluating a wide range of food products as an essential job function. Applicants must be able to participate in sensory testing.

Benefits

• Casual dress
• Company events
• Dental, Vision and Extended health care
• Disability insurance
• Life insurance
• On‑site parking
• RRSP match

Work location

Mississauga, ON L4T 1L2 (preferred)

Job type

Full‑time