Manager, R&D Technical Excellence

Job Description

Posted Thursday, December 18, 2025 at 5 : 00 AM

Department : Research & Development

Shift : Days

Summary

The Manager, R&D Technical Excellence, reporting to the Director, Research and Development, is responsible for the critical function in bridging strategic innovation with practical execution. This role ensures that the R&D execution team (lab, pilot plant, and researchers) are resourced, aligned, and empowered to deliver the results required. Strong leadership, fostering skill development of others, and being the primary liaison between R&D and Operational teams is essential in this role to enable smooth implementation of new technologies and products.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead, mentor, and develop scientists, researchers, and the pilot team supervisor.
• Create a culture of collaboration, accountability, and continuous learning.
• Support career development and skill-building to expand team capabilities.
• Promote flexibility of resources across categories to ensure exposure and growth.

Project Execution & Delivery

Cross-functional Collaboration

Systems & Process Excellence

Qualifications & Competencies :

Gay Lea Foods is a leading Canadian dairy co-operative renowned for producing high-quality, nutritious dairy products that Canadian families love and trust. From farm to table, our 1,200 farmer members in Ontario and Manitoba, and more than 1,200 employees across four provinces, work together to nourish communities through award-winning brands including Gay Lea, Nordica, Salerno, Bothwell Cheese, and more. As part of its deeply rooted, balanced commitment to people, profit, and planet, Gay Lea Foods proudly invests one percent of pre-tax earnings back into Canadian communities through a national food security partnership with Second Harvest, and the community-building efforts of the Gay Lea Foundation. To learn more, visit gayleafoods.com .

Gay Lea Foods is an equal-opportunity employer and values diversity in our workplace.

Reasonable accommodation is available upon request throughout our recruitment and selection process.

Thank you for your interest in Gay Lea Foods.

Wishing you all the best with your career search!

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