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At Loblaw Companies Limited, we succeed through collaboration and commitment and set a high bar for ourselves and those around us. Whether you are just starting your career, re-entering the workforce, or looking for a new job, this is where you belong.
Product Developer (Beverages) - 12mth contract
All of our Loblaw control labels and brands make us proud because they follow our philosophy of taking something good and making it better – and that’s what our customers expect when they shop in our stores! It’s been true since the introduction of The Decadent Chocolate Chip Cookie, and it’s still true today, with our PC Blue Menu and PC Organics products.
We market our control label products in the food, health and beauty, apparel and general merchandise categories under brand names that include President’s Choice, PC, No Name, Blue Menu, Joe Fresh, Club Pack, PC Organics, Life Brand and Exact.
The Product Developer plays a crucial role in the innovation process. We are seeking a candidate with a strong technical food sciences background who has expertise in Product Development.
Your role involves technical, formula, and sensory validation of products, as well as understanding global industry developments and food trends. You should also have a strong culinary (or equivalent) background and industry-specific manufacturing and production knowledge. It is important to have a thorough understanding of ingredient specifications, manufacturing processes, plant trial processes, packaging, regulatory requirements, nutrition, and labeling.
As a Product Developer with Loblaw Brands, your main responsibility is to develop and maintain product standards and brand guidelines to meet customer needs and drive innovation. You will collaborate with various teams such as vendors, product managers, quality assurance, procurement, marketing, and category management to identify opportunities and bring product concepts to life.
In addition to your technical expertise, you will also be involved in vendor communication, data collection, and specification reviews. You will work in a lively and fast‑paced environment, collaborating with various teams and being a key player during product launches and brand presentations. Strong timeline management and people influencing skills are important, as well as a deep knowledge of ongoing food trends.
Overall, your role as a Product Developer is to ensure that Loblaw's control brand products meet high standards, align with customer expectations, and contribute to the company's philosophy of taking something good and making it better.
What You Will Do;
Work closely with our team of experts to develop and test new and existing ingredients, develop and finalize recipes and pass the sensory approval process.
Possesses a deep understanding of current and future food and industry trends and applies this knowledge in the development and planning process.
Reviews product portfolio on an ongoing basis to ensure relevance and best quality in marketplace. As required, takes steps to optimize portfolio by addressing and correcting product performance issues.
Work with Product Manager to provide detailed briefs to vendors and clear product development targets and timelines.
Work with vendors through all stages of the development process to ensure Critical Path timelines are met.
Work with the Product Management & Development teams to ensure brand and project targets are being met and provide clear and directive feedback to vendor to ensure project remains on track and address sidebar concerns
Attend and execute successful plant trials and support first productions to optimize the product development process and take corrective actions that ensure products deliver to Loblaw Brand standards. Understands…
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