Product Developer – Bakery

Product Developer (Food R&D – Bakery)
Location: Milton, ON (Area)
Job Type: Full-Time, Permanent
Industry: Food Manufacturing / CPG

At Randstad Canada, we bridge the gap between talented innovators and industry-leading manufacturers. We are currently seeking a creative and technically-driven Product Developer to join a premier bakery manufacturing team. This role is perfect for a food science professional who enjoys taking a product from a kitchen-bench concept all the way to large-scale retail and food service production.

The Role: Product Developer
As a Product Developer, you will be a cornerstone of the Research & Development (R&D) team. You will lead the creation and optimization of frozen baked goods, ensuring they meet rigorous quality standards, market trends, and nutritional requirements for major private label and food service clients.

Advantages
This is more than just a job; it’s an opportunity to join a culture that values being Genuine, Resourceful, and Connected. You will work in an environment that encourages creative problem-solving and offers a clear path for growth within the R&D space.

• Competitive salary and company benefits
• Opportunities for professional learning, development, and growth
• Working with a fun, exciting, and supportive team

Responsibilities
Innovation & Formulation: Develop new recipes and re-design current frozen bakery products to align with client needs and strategic goals.

Technical Documentation: Create and maintain product specifications, SOPs, formulations, nutrition facts tables, and ingredient declarations.

Commercialization: Plan and lead full-scale plant trials to move products from the lab to the production floor efficiently.

Sourcing & Compliance: Evaluate new ingredients and packaging solutions while ensuring all products comply with CFIA/FDA regulations and certifications (e.g., Kosher, Halal).

Project Management: Coordinate the distribution of samples for external stakeholders and manage project timelines across departments (FSQA, Purchasing, Sales, and Production).

Market Insight: Monitor consumer trends and emerging food technologies to inform future product strategies.

Qualifications
Education: Post-Secondary degree in Food Science or a related field (B.Sc preferred).

Experience: 4–7 years of dedicated experience in Product Development or R&D within the food industry.

Specialized Knowledge: Direct experience in Bakery/Industrial Baking is considered a significant asset.

Technical Agility: Strong computer skills and the ability to adapt to shifting priorities and urgent client requests.

Communication: Exceptional verbal and written skills to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams and external vendors.

Summary
If this is the position for you, APPLY ONLINE or email resume to Mina Khalil at mina.khalil@randstad.ca
Only qualified candidates will be contacted.
Please visit www.randstad.ca for a complete list of opportunities

Randstad Canada is committed to fostering a workforce reflective of all peoples of Canada. As a result, we are committed to developing and implementing strategies to increase the equity, diversity and inclusion within the workplace by examining our internal policies, practices, and systems throughout the entire lifecycle of our workforce, including its recruitment, retention and advancement for all employees. In addition to our deep commitment to respecting human rights, we are dedicated to positive actions to affect change to ensure everyone has full participation in the workforce free from any barriers, systemic or otherwise, especially equity-seeking groups who are usually underrepresented in Canada's workforce, including those who identify as women or non-binary/gender non-conforming; Indigenous or Aboriginal Peoples; persons with disabilities (visible or invisible) and; members of visible minorities, racialized groups and the LGBTQ2+ community.

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