Product Developer

Give and Go Prepared Foods; Toronto; On-site; CAD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

A North American bakery manufacturer in Toronto is seeking a Product Developer to drive innovation within their team. The role involves collaborating closely with multiple departments to create and enhance baked goods products. Candidates should possess a college diploma in Food Science or a related field, along with at least 6 years of experience in the Food Manufacturing industry. We offer a hybrid work environment, opportunities for growth, and competitive benefits.

Benefits

Flexible work arrangements

Learning and growth opportunities

Competitive benefits

Qualifications

• Minimum 6 years experience in the Food Manufacturing industry.
• Minimum 6 years experience in Product Development.
• Comprehensive understanding of commercial bakery ingredients and production processes.

Responsibilities

• Lead innovation projects liaising with all departments.
• Formulate, scale, bake, and package samples.
• Record accurate formula data including recipes and methodology.

Skills

Problem solving

Decision-making

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Education

College diploma in Food Science or related field

University degree in Nutrition or Food Science (preferred)

Certificate in Food Labelling or Food Law

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft PowerPoint

Microsoft Outlook

Job description

Give & Go Prepared Foods Corp. is a proud member of the Mondelēz family. We are a leading, and growing, North American manufacturer of baked goods for over 30 years. If you're looking for a company that will provide you with opportunities for career growth and development, while working with an energetic team with deeply ingrained values of respect, direct and open communication, quality, and accountability, we’d love to have you join our team. Our Consumer Brands: two-bite® brand, including two bite-brownies®, Kimberley's Bakeshoppe™, Mason St. Bakehouse™, and The Worthy Crumb Pastry Co™.

Job Overview:

The Product Developer will be responsible for working with the Innovation & marketing team to conceptualize products and commission new Production lines for purchase and installation in one of Give & Go’s bakeries. The role will be tasked with the creation and development of new products or enhancing existing products in order to meet customer expectations effectively.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead on innovation projects for company growth for their assigned Plant, liaising with all departments – Engineering, Marketing, Production, QA, Purchasing, Supply Chain
• Lead in formulating, scaling, baking and packaging of lab & customer samples, independently maintaining TVC & PDS records for formulation records, accurate costing, and Critical to Quality Points
• Prepare TVC’s to share costs and product data within the department
• Contribute to Project Charters and key functional experience on Capitol projects
• Attend FAT’s (Factory Acceptance Tests) and conduct SAT’s (Site Acceptance Tests) offsite for CapEx projects
• Record accurate formula data including recipes, methodology , deposit weights, baking losses, following test kitchen trials for translation to plant floor
• Ensure formulas are scaled to best accommodate ingredient pack sizes in the plant
• Formulate new product innovations and line extensions, seeing them through to commercialization
• Lead plant trials and FPR’s keeping detailed records on plant trial outcomes, including labour head counts and suitability to production
• Sign off lab & customer samples, producing when necessary; independently maintaining TVC’s for formulation records, accurate costing, and Critical to Quality Points. Prepares TVC’s to share costs and product data.
• Provide technical product details to Managers or Marketing for product presentations, delivering updates on progress of plant trials & project installations
• Take ownership of personal project load, being flexible to changes in the workload
• Subject Matter Expert (SME) for assigned product categories
• Develop new products from Sales and Marketing suggestions, Innovation sessions, or independently
• Identify areas of improvements and concerns and recommend improvements by providing guidance in product upgrades to meet changing business demands
• Schedule regular meetings to discuss about new product ideas and issues
• Observe all SQF and HACCP policies
• Troubleshoot when necessary to ensure product success.

Recipe for success:

• Completion of college /University diploma in Food Science or a related field
• Minimum 6 years experience in the Food Manufacturing industry
• Minimum accumulation of 6 years experience working in Product Development
• Preferred completion of university degree in Nutrition, Food Science, or a related field
• Certificate in Food Labelling or Food Law
• Comprehensive understanding of commercial bakery ingredients, production processes and equipment capability
• Good understanding of GMP, HACCP, GFSI (BRC, SQF) and Food Allergens
• Strong problem solving and decision-making skills
• Have good working knowledge of word, excel, power point and outlook
• Excellent organizational skills with the ability to prioritize task, delegate and follow up
• Ability to lead, work independently, and in a team environment
• Strong attention to detail
• Mentorship / Teaching / coaching ability to lead Interns PDA’s & PDC’s
• Solid understanding of urgency in responding to internal (other departments) and external (suppliers, agencies, customers) partners

What We Offer:

• As we grow, we are committed to preserving our diversity & culture that is unique, people focused and is core to our success at every size.
• Flexible work arrangements and the opportunity to work in a hybrid environment.
• Learning and growth; we are working to create an environment where sharing new ideas , experimenting and learning from each other is strongly encouraged.
• Competitive benefits, along with work-life balance!

Interested and qualified candidates are invited to apply directly. Give and Go is committed to providing equal employment opportunities for all applicants and employees regardless of race, ancestry, place of origin, color, ethnic or national origin, citizenship, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, record of offences (for which a pardon has been granted), disability, marital or family status, or any other characteristic protected by law. If you require an accommodation to participate in the recruitment process, please contact us at [e-mail], citing "AODA" in the subject line, along with your request and contact information. While we appreciate all resume submissions, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.