R&D Manager

34494 McClary Ave, Abbotsford, BC V2S 7N3, Canada Req #721

Friday, March 8, 2024

Silver Hills started in 1989 with a mission to Empower, Educate, and Inspire People to Live Healthier Lives. We believe investing in your own health is the greatest gift you can give someone because when you are healthy, you will have more to share. Joining our family means being part of a quickly growing community that is truly committed to delivering healthy, great tasting products that are made with care. The Silver Hills team gives you the opportunity to grow and contribute to a healthy and sustainable vision. If you are excited by the idea of sharing your passion for healthy and delicious food with like-minded individuals and bringing great tasting products to consumers across North America and beyond, we want to hear from you!

Position: R&D Manager Reports to:Director, R&D

We are looking for an R&D Manager to join our Silver Hills R&D team! We are looking for an experienced Research and Development Manager to manage our skilled team of R&D Technologists and Bakers. You will work on innovative R&D Projects that contribute to the long-term success of Silver Hills and our Gluten Free line.

In this role, you can apply your management skills to manage people and projects. You will support and keep the R&D team motivated to create new products and improve our current delicious, plant-based products! The challenge is to manage constraints and keep the team updated on the latest priorities in a dynamic, fast-paced food production environment. You will have many opportunities to drive interesting R&D projects and apply creativity and resourcefulness to achieve unique solutions. Being at the forefront of new product development, you will have many opportunities to contribute meaningfully, grow your knowledge base, and develop with the company!

Here is who you are…

Drive & motivation

• You are health-conscious and understand the value of healthy eating and organic food
• You are passionate about R&D and want to join a company that would allow you to apply your knowledge and skills in a meaningful way
• You want to join a progressive company that is committed to health and wellness

Character & Abilities

• You are creative and think outside the box
• You are an excellent problem-solver
• You are an excellent communicator and team member with proven success in managing direct reports
• You are open to receiving feedback
• You are a relationship builder and can build cross-functional collaboration
• You are able to work hands-on with allergens and baking ingredients
• You are able to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines
• You have a Degree or Diploma in Food Science, Food Technology or related discipline
• You have knowledge of the structure and chemistry of food and food production processes
• You have proven success in formulation, process development, process improvement, and innovation
• You have an understanding of food microbiology principles, typical spoilage organisms, and control strategies
• You have database management skills and can formulate complex reports
• You have knowledge of Food Safety Management Systems and Quality Management Systems

Experience

• 5 years+ R&D experience in the food industry
• 3 years+ experience in managing or leading a team of employees in R&D or Production
• You have experience managing complex and strategic projects

Nice-to-Have

• Diploma or certificate in Project Management
• Experience in a bakery environment

WHY JOIN US...

We offer our team members many benefits to help them achieve their goals and support our company culture:

• Opportunities for career growth and development
• Competitive Healthcare Benefits Package
• Performance Bonus and RRSP Matching
• Free delicious and healthy bread
• Fitness incentive fund to help you thrive
• Friendly and supportive work environment and an ambitious team
• Discounts at our retail store with a great selection of healthy organic products
• Company social events focused around health, great tasting food and getting together as a team