2419 Senior Product Developer – Food Manufacturing/Dairy

Our client is a growing and successful midsized food manufacturing company located in GTA West, and they have an immediate need for a Senior Product Developer. This role will be responsible for developing new products and maintaining existing products with an emphasis in the dairy.

Responsibilities

• Create and bring to market functional blends, stabilizer blends, and seasoning blend formulas, progressing from theoretical to test batch to full production.
• Develop a diverse range of applications showcasing ingredient functionality and attributes, with a heightened emphasis on dairy applications to bolster sales across various sectors.
• Engage with customers as needed to provide technical expertise and product solutions, showcasing new product features and capabilities through application examples.
• Formulate, test, and optimize formulas and processes to align with nutritional and quality specifications, considering customer, regulatory, and cost requirements.
• Prepare lab samples for customer submissions or testing, maintaining meticulous documentation of formulas and methodologies derived from lab and plant trials.
• Conduct sensory evaluations, establish product specifications, assess shelf-life, gather and analyze product data, and refine formulas for production optimization.
• Stay abreast of food trends and data, leveraging insights to innovate and devise new concepts for customer presentations.
• Collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams such as Sales, Operations, Quality, and Purchasing to ensure seamless execution of initiatives.

Minimum Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in Food Science, Dairy Science, or related field from an accredited college or university.
• 4-6 years of hands-on experience in food manufacturing.
• Essential understanding of current raw materials and their functions in dairy applications is a must.
• Prior experience in a supervisory role is preferred but not required.
• Proficiency in industry standards like HACCP, ISO, and GFSI.
• Familiarity with quality practices, procedures, and the ability to manage a HACCP Program.
• Knowledge of labelling regulations and guidelines.
• Strong comprehension of production processes and procedures.
• Outstanding written and verbal communication skills.
• Collaborative team player with a customer-centric and goal-driven approach.
• Strong interpersonal abilities and meticulous attention to detail.