Product Development Specification Specialist - Contract

Maple Leaf Foods Inc.; Mississauga; Hybrid; CAD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading food company as a Product Development Specification Specialist, where you will be responsible for documenting recipes and specifications in SAP. Collaborate with various teams to ensure data accuracy and support innovation and optimization initiatives. This role offers career development in the food industry with competitive benefits, located in Mississauga, and embraces a hybrid working model.

Benefits

Health and Wellness benefits

Flexible work environment

Hybrid work model

Competitive compensation package

Qualifications

• Experience in Product Development, Operations, or Quality Assurance/Control is an asset.
• French bilingualism would be a strong asset.
• Self-motivated and results-oriented.

Responsibilities

• Support migration of legacy data into SAP for ingredient/packaging specs and recipes.
• Validate manufacturing processes for documentation in SAP.
• Audit production runs on the plant floor.

Skills

Analytical problem-solving

Process and workflow mapping

Interpersonal skills

Collaboration

Education

University undergraduate degree in Science, Food Science, or Engineering

Tools

SAP (ECP and RD)

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Visio

Microsoft PowerPoint

Job description

The Opportunity:

The position of Product Development Specification Specialist is responsible for the documentation of product recipes, and product specifications in SAP, based on current processing information and legacy documentation. They will support the migration of recipe and pSOP data from legacy systems to SAP, as well as new product innovation and cost optimization initiatives.

They will collaborate closely with Product Development, Manufacturing, and Quality team members to load the SAP system with information that is accurate and complete. The individual will need to be self-motivated, team oriented, results-focused, and enjoy a fast-paced work environment. This is an excellent career development opportunity for an individual with strong analytical abilities, and an interest in learning about food industry business processes in product development, quality, manufacturing, and product lifecycle management (PLM).

Any MLF team member interested in being considered for this role are encouraged to apply online by June 19. Applications received beyond that date are not guaranteed consideration.

Snapshot of a Day-in-the-Life:

• Support key innovation and cost-optimization projects by leading the migration of legacy data at our Viau facilities into SAP RD. This includes ingredient and packaging specifications, recipe data, and SOPs.
  • Coordinate with vendors to secure ingredients and packaging specification data, and validate for correctness.
  • Research and source raw material information from legacy sources.
  • Collaborate with Product Development and Manufacturing for the validation and mapping of manufacturing processes to be documented in pSOPs and BOMs.
  • Analyze BOMs and legacy documentation to ensure correct inputs are documented in SAP RD.
  • Enter and create ingredients/packaging specifications, recipes, pSOPs, and other required documentation in SAP RD based on validated manufacturing processes and legacy data.
  • Lead and conduct validation sessions with plant personnel for approval of final pSOPs.
• Support commercial and internal initiatives by documenting ingredient specifications, product recipes, and product specifications in SAP RD.
• Audit production runs on the plant floor at our manufacturing sites, as needed to ensure that documentation is accurate and up-to-date.
• Maintain supporting project files.

What You’ll Bring:

• University undergraduate degree program, preferably in Science, Food Science, or Engineering.
• Experience in Product Development, Operations, or Quality Assurance/Control is an asset.
• Strong computer skills, including SAP (ECP and RD), Microsoft 365 programs (especially Excel, Visio, and PowerPoint).
• Excellent analytical problem-solving, and process and workflow mapping skills.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, and the ability to collaborate cross-functionally.
• Self-motivated and ability to work independently. Candidate must be results-oriented.
• Ability to work with ambiguity and thrives in a fast-paced work environment.
• Ability to work in an office environment, and on the manufacturing site production floor.
• French bilingualism would be a strong asset.

Working Location:

• This position is based out of Mississauga, Ontario.
• Some occasional travel to our manufacturing sites in the greater Toronto area, and in Quebec may be required.
• The individual should have a valid driver’s license and a car available.

What We Offer at Maple Leaf Foods:

• Being part of a high-performance, people-focused company that has an inspiring and unique vision to become the most sustainable protein company on earth, and a deep commitment to sustainable protein across North America.
• An inclusive company culture and a work environment that keeps our people safe, rewards excellence, and empowers everyone to learn and contribute their best.
• A hybrid work model that embraces remote work for eligible roles, helping team members achieve work-life balance—combining the best of both spending time working remotely, benefitting from focus time, and purposeful collaboration in the office setting.
• Competitive Health and Wellness benefits that offer flexibility to meet your individual or family needs, including programs focused on improving mental health and wellbeing. These benefits start on your first day of employment.

About Us:

We’re a carbon neutral food company on a purposeful journey to Raise the Good in Food through better nutrition, safer food and workplaces, more humane animal care, and environmental sustainability efforts that protect our planet. We care about our communities and commit to reducing food insecurity in Canada. Join us on the journey. Let’s build a better future, together.

We’re passionate about food. For more than 100 years, we’ve made delicious, healthy protein that Canadians love under iconic national and regional brands, like Maple Leaf, Schneiders, and Greenfield Natural Meat Co. We’re on a journey to become the most sustainable protein company – not just in Canada – but on earth.

• We are carbon neutral.
• We are one of the only food companies in Canada to set science-based targets.

We’re a global food company with more than 13,500 team members. We operate sites in 20+ locations across Canada. We also have locations in the U.S. and Mexico, and do business in Asia.

A diverse and inclusive work environment

Championing diversity and inclusion is a critical component to advancing our collective purpose and vision and living the Maple Leaf Leadership Values. We believe in building, investing in, recognizing, and rewarding remarkable people who value an inclusive workplace, embrace all forms of diversity, and commit to including every voice in our collaborative environment. We’re so much stronger when we know we’re accepted and valued for who we are and what we each bring to the workplace.

We embrace a strong, values-based culture

Our eight Leadership Values are our north star. They guide the decisions we make for all our stakeholders: our consumers, our customers, our people, our communities, our shareholders, and the environment.

• Doing What’s Right
• Shared Value
• High Performance
• Diverse and Inclusive Teams
• Disciplined Decision Making
• Our Accountability
• Intense Curiosity
• Transparency and Humility

We thank all applicants for their interest in exploring employment opportunities with Maple Leaf Foods; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. Applicants may be subject to a background check and must meet the security criteria designated for the position.

Championing diversity and inclusion is a critical component to advancing our collective purpose and vision, living the Maple Leaf Leadership Values, and delivering winning results. Accommodation is available upon request for applicants with disabilities in the recruitment and assessment process and when hired; please contact our Talent Attraction Team [e-mail].

Disclaimer: Please note that salaries posted on sites other than the MLF Careers Page are not a reflection of Maple Leaf Foods and are an estimated salary range provided by that particular job board. Maple Leaf Foods offers competitive wages and an attractive total rewards package, which will be discussed during an interview with our Talent Team.

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