Job Type :
Temporary (Fixed Term)
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12-month temporary contract
The Innovation and Product Development Senior Specialist is the technical leader and will be required to get hands on our plant and conversion activities at the Woodstock site.
How Agropur invests in YOU
- Competitive compensation package
- Attractive annual bonus program
- Recognition of years of experience in calculating vacation time
- Company pension plan with employer contributions
- Benefits including Health, Dental and Telemedicine
- Employee and Family Assistance Program
- And so much more!
What’s involved in this role
- Supervise, plan, and carry out assigned process and / or product development projects.
- Conduct research and development activities to create new food products or improve existing ones.
- Conduct product trials, run development samples, and create initial product specifications; providing or sourcing information (product characteristics, costs, measurements, ingredients, etc.).
- Participate in product sensory trials using internal and external panels.
- Apply corporate R&D policies and procedures.
- Identify new technologies of relevance for the organization.
- Identify and act on opportunities to reduce costs or optimize the performance of our products and processes.
- Act as a technical resource to internal and external stakeholders.
- Ensure liaison and collaboration with raw manufacturing plants to resolve issues and / or complaints.
- Help analyze information to support the development of new products.
- Ensure compliance with laws and regulations in coordination with Regulatory.
- Other related duties as assigned or required.
What you need to join our team
- A.Sc. in Food Science, Food engineering or a related Science discipline
- 3+ years of experience in R&D or product development for a food manufacturer, preferably in dairy food
- Willingness to travel as required
- Flexibility to work irregular hours when required
- Proficient in Excel and other Microsoft programs
- Fluency in English, written and spoken
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Agropur welcomes people from all backgrounds and walks of life. We are proud to be an employer with a diverse community and are committed to providing a respectful and inclusive experience for all employees and applicants.
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