Product Developer, R&D
Wonderbrands
- Toronto, ON
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Wonderbrands believes in Home Grown Talent and accelerated career growth
- Competitive Compensation, Health, and Dental Benefits
- Pension plan with matching contribution
- Discount program that covers almost everything under the sun - Restaurants, gyms, shopping, etc.
- Executes the creation new products and innovation as well as line extensions by bringing forward new concepts to create a competitive advantage.
- Documents and understands manufacturing processes to identify process improvements leveraging existing assets or potential capital investments.
- Communicates and works as a team member with bakeries, packaging R&D, operations, finance and technical services to commercialize projects for new business.
- Evaluates incumbent suppliers and aids in selecting and qualifying new vendors.
- Instrumental in development through the entire process – including product formulation, sourcing ingredients & suppliers, developing prototypes, laboratory testing, conducting plant trials and gaining necessary approvals for final product specifications and shelf life.
- Able to work on multi variable projects with stringent timelines.
- Organized and adaptable, willing to learn.
- A.Sc. in Food Science or a related Science/ Engineering degree
- Passion for baking (at home or professionally)
- 1-2 years’ experience in a food manufacturing facility would be an asset
- Previous experience as a Product Developer would be an asset
- Enjoys learning and collaborating with others
- Proven collaborator with an ability to communicate technically on projects
- Some mechanical competency and affinity for complex machinery
- Knowledge in project management and ability to execute timely
- Acquired presentation skills and professional presence