Our client is a growing and successful midsized food manufacturing company located in Mississauga, 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 dairy applications.
Requirements
- 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.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree or higher in Food Science, Dairy Science, or related field from an accredited college or university.
- 3-6 years of hands-on experience in food manufacturing and dairy products
- 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.
30+ days ago