Senior Product Developer, Chocolate

Mondelēz International; Toronto; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading snacks manufacturer in Toronto seeks a Senior Product Developer, Chocolate to lead product development from consumer insights to commercialization. Candidates should have over 8 years of experience in food manufacturing, strong technical skills, and the ability to manage multiple projects. This position requires effective communication and analytical skills, ideally with a degree in Food Science or Chemical Engineering. Travel requirements are up to 25%.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of relevant experience, preferably in food manufacturing.
• Strong technical foundation and curiosity.
• Experience managing multiple projects in cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead RDQ activities for new product development.
• Coordinate technical projects aligned with RDQ, marketing, and manufacturing.
• Manage development activities such as testing and trial preparations.

Skills

Project management excellence

Data analysis skills

Effective communication

Technical risk management

Education

BSc in Food Science, Chemical Engineering, or related field

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Job Description

Are You Ready to Make It Happen at Mondelēz International?

Join our Mission to Lead the Future of Snacking. Make It With Pride.

Working as part of a cross-functional team, you will lead RDQ activities required for new product development and portfolio maintenance, aiming to deliver an exceptional consumer experience.

How You Will Contribute

• Plan, lead, and coordinate technical projects aligned with RDQ, marketing, and manufacturing requirements.
• Communicate project status and risks effectively.
• Coordinate pilot plant and factory trials following good manufacturing practices and HACCP standards.
• Manage development activities such as product shelf-life testing and consumer test preparations.
• Utilize digital simulation models to interpret consumer insights and commercial data.
• Create and maintain consumer-led specifications and influence stakeholder decisions based on data analysis.

What You Will Bring

• Experience leading medium / large RDQ projects and influencing cross-functional teams.
• Ability to handle multiple priorities and proactively solve technical / business problems.
• Skill in assessing and managing technical risks.
• Strong data analysis and experimental design skills.
• Effective communication skills for all organizational levels.
• Experience coaching and mentoring others.
• Understanding of financial KPIs and consumer-centric project approach.

Position Details

• Independently plan and lead large to medium-sized projects from consumer insights to commercialization.
• High organizational and analytical skills.
• Deliver technical expertise in chocolate product and process development.
• Work for Chocolate North America, based in Canada.

Job Specific Requirements

• 8+ years of relevant experience, preferably in food manufacturing.
• Strong technical foundation and curiosity.
• Experience with plant trials, scientific testing, data analysis, and project management.
• Proven ability to manage multiple projects and resolve technical issues in cross-functional teams.
• Expertise in process specifications and quality consistency.
• Excellent communication skills.

Education / Certifications

• BSc in Food Science, Chemical Engineering, or related field.

Additional Skills

• Project management excellence.
• Resource management and risk assessment.
• Knowledge of ingredients, packaging, and processing impacts on product quality.
• Ability to manage agile projects and stakeholder communication.

Travel Requirements

• Up to 25% travel within Canada, Europe, US, and Mexico.
• Flexible hours for trials outside normal business hours.

No relocation support available.

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