Senior Product Developer, Chocolate

Mondelēz International; Toronto; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the food industry is seeking a Senior Product Developer for chocolate products. The role involves leading RDQ activities, managing projects from insights to commercialization, and ensuring product quality through effective communication and data analysis. Ideal candidates will have extensive experience in food manufacturing and a strong educational background in relevant fields.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of relevant experience in food manufacturing.
• Experience leading medium/large RDQ projects.
• Strong technical foundation and curiosity.

Responsibilities

• Plan and lead RDQ activities for new product development.
• Coordinate pilot plant and factory trials.
• Manage product shelf-life testing and consumer test preparations.

Skills

Data analysis

Project management

Communication

Technical risk management

Problem-solving

Education

BSc in Food Science

BSc in Chemical Engineering

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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.