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Product Developer

Mississauga, ON
Job ID 202874

Company Description

Join a leader in the specialty food industry, offering innovative and high-quality diet and lifestyle products. This dynamic company is dedicated to producing gluten-free goods, serving customers across North America with a commitment to health and wellness.

Compensation

On offer is an excellent salary, plus a comprehensive benefits package, ensuring you’re rewarded for the value you bring to their organization.

The Opportunity

Step into a key role in product development, where you will be at the forefront of shaping groundbreaking products that align with the latest dietary trends like Keto, Vegan, and more—all within a gluten-free environment.

If you’re passionate about driving innovation in the specialty foods sector and are ready to contribute your expertise to a growing company, this role offers the perfect platform for you to shine.

Position Description

This role calls for someone who thrives on innovation, collaboration, and operational excellence. You’ll work closely with production teams to seamlessly transition new product concepts from the lab to full-scale manufacturing, ensuring each product not only meets but exceeds customer expectations.

  • Lead the creation of new, competitive products that cater to emerging market trends.
  • Independently manage and execute projects, ensuring timely and cost-effective delivery.
  • Conduct in-depth market research, analyze data, and communicate project outcomes.
  • Leverage technical expertise to ensure full compliance with all relevant policies, including CRA and SR&ED tax incentives.
  • Guide lab-scale developments through to full-scale plant trials, ensuring operational efficiency and profitability.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams across Sales, Production, and QA to bring innovative solutions to market.
  • Prepare detailed product specifications, reformulations, and nutritional facts panels to meet customer needs.
  • Actively contribute to the company’s R&D strategies, with a strong focus on gluten-free and specialty diet trends.
  • Provide technical support and insights to internal teams and customers alike, ensuring that product goals are achieved.
  • Evaluate and improve existing recipes for enhanced taste and cost efficiency.
  • Maintain a safe, organized lab environment that supports creativity and productivity.

Experience

A seasoned product development professional with at least 5 years of experience in baking or food science, specializing in gluten-free or other specialty dietary products.

Qualifications

  • A hands-on expert in formulation and industrial processing, capable of producing a wide range of bakery products in a lab setting.
  • A strategic thinker with a strong understanding of functional ingredients, nutrition, and regulatory requirements.
  • A problem solver who excels in using statistical analysis and experimental design to overcome challenges.
  • An excellent communicator, able to collaborate effectively with diverse teams and present technical concepts to non-technical audiences.
  • Proficient in managing multiple projects simultaneously while meeting tight deadlines.
  • Familiar with GMP, HACCP, and Health & Safety regulations to ensure a smooth and compliant production process.

Education

Post-secondary degree, preferably in Bakery Science, Food Science, or a related discipline.

Additional Information

Date Posted: November 8, 2024
Job Type: Permanent, Full-Time
Industries: Food and Beverage
Job Categories: Manufacturing/Production/Operations
Manages Others: No
Required Travel: No
Relocation Assistance: No
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Learn More About the Recruiter

Leslie Pittman

Leslie has a passion for exceeding internal and external client expectations, on a consistent basis. Her clients’ needs could range from permanent staffing to temporary contract staffing. No stone will be unturned to meet order fulfillment. With a vast knowledge of contract and project based positions, she can deliver numerous types of strategic staffing solutions within any sector of your organization.

How to Apply

Please click on the “Apply” button located elsewhere on this job posting (preferred) or email your resume to:
lpittman@stoakley.com

Existing Vacancy

This is a critical role within the organization and, following the recruitment and selection process, the selected candidate should expect to receive an offer promptly.

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We do NOT use artificial intelligence to screen, rank or select candidates. The merits of every single application will be judged by a human. AI may be used to craft correspondence or write a job posting but never in the decision making as to candidate suitability.

About Stoakley-Stewart Consultants

Stoakley-Stewart Consultants Ltd. is an Executive Search/Recruiting firm with an impressive domestic presence and strong international reach. We opened our doors in 1977 and have grown to be one of the most successful employment agencies in Canada. We house a team of top-notch consultants, each acting as a subject matter expert in their chosen field. As a result we provide professional recruiting services to clients and candidates in a variety of industries, functions and geographies. This expansive breadth of experience allows us, as a firm, to successfully satisfy all of your hiring/employment needs.  In accordance with Canadian laws, it is the policy of Stoakley-Stewart Consultants to consider all qualified individuals for available positions without regard to race, colour, religion, sexual orientation, country of origin, age, disability etc.
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