R&D Bakery Manager

Embassy Ingredients; Brampton; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Join Embassy Ingredients as an R&D Bakery Manager, where you'll lead innovation in bakery products and develop team members. With responsibilities ranging from product oversight to technical support, this role offers a unique opportunity in a dynamic environment focused on culinary excellence.

Benefits

Weekly 1:1s focused on career mentorship

Social Committee events: Raffles, giveaways, and parties

Enjoy free bakery treats

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of experience in product development in a related industry.
• English proficiency; French or Spanish is a benefit.

Responsibilities

• Supervise bakery product innovation and sample compounding lab activities.
• Guide and inspire bakery technologists in product development.
• Oversee commercialization of products from raw materials to procedures.

Skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Product development

Team leadership

Entrepreneurial mindset

Education

Bachelor’s degree in food science, chemical science, or related field

Tools

Microsoft CRM Dynamics

Business Central

Job description

Do you thrive on the thrill of crafting or reinventing bakery mixes?

Join the Embassy Ingredients Team as our R&D Bakery Manager where innovation meets culinary excellence. Elevate your career with a world full of opportunities within bakery and leadership.

Embassy Ingredients is seeking a dynamic R&D Bakery Manager to lead our innovative team in crafting extraordinary bakery products as well as developing team members to reach their full potential. As a crucial player in our culinary symphony, you will be the conductor of team development and product creation.

• Training and Development: weekly 1:1s with your manager focused on career mentorship and advancement opportunities, including offsite industry trainings.
• Social Committee events: Raffles, giveaways, annual holiday party, potlucks, barbecues, and more.
• Enjoy free bakery treats.

Responsibilities of your role:

• Supervise bakery product innovation, application, and sample compounding lab activities.
• Guide and inspire bakery technologists in product development endeavors.
• Lead department daily huddles, weekly 1:1s, and our performance management process.
• Spearhead the creation of new products, line extensions, and applications.
• Oversee the commercialization of products, from raw materials to upscale procedures.
• Optimize existing formulations and processes for cost reduction.
• Stay familiar with industry resources, evaluate new raw materials, and keep up with literature.
• Manage deadlines for existing and new opportunities, keeping your team inspired and on track.
• Provide technical support to account managers, clients, QC, QA, and production.
• Support sales teams with pricing and technical documentation.
• Lead internal and external presentations of Embassy bakery products.
• Drive SR&ED and IRAP projects, showcasing our commitment to innovation.
• Maintain precise project notes, product formulas, and specifications within our computer system.

What you need to bring to Embassy:

• Bachelor’s degree in food science, chemical science, or related field, or equivalent industry experience.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in product development in a related industry.
• Exceptional organizational and communication skills.
• Strong understanding of Microsoft products; familiarity with Microsoft CRM Dynamics and Business Central is an asset.
• Ability to develop and match bakery mixes or related products.
• Experience in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment with minimal supervision.
• Languages: English (French or Spanish is a benefit).

Embark on a journey where creativity meets excellence. Apply now to be part of our team and redefine the future of bakery innovations at Embassy Ingredients!

As a condition of employment, all external hires will be required to submit proof of COVID-19 vaccination or documentation unless a valid accommodation under the Ontario Human Rights Code exists.

Embassy Ingredients is committed to providing accommodations for applicants with disabilities through the recruitment, selection, and/or assessment process. If contacted for an employment opportunity, please advise the People and Development Department of any accommodation(s) you may require. We thank all applicants in advance for their interest in an Embassy career, but only those selected for an interview will be contacted.