Senior Specialist, Baking Technology and Commercialization

Hiring Requirements

Under the direction of the Manager, Baking Technology and Commercialization, the successful candidate will serve as the primary technical liaison for bakery management teams, ensuring the consistent production of high-quality baked goods. The role requires collaboration with the Research & Development team and cross-functional departments such as marketing, regulatory affairs, finance, and purchasing to support the commercialization of new bakery products.

• Take a leadership role in resolving product and process issues encountered by the bakeries and develop actionable plans, ensuring accountability for meeting established timelines.
• Lead the commercialization of new product launches, product reformulations, and productivity initiatives within regional bakeries, ensuring seamless execution and successful outcomes.
• Develop comprehensive product and process specification documents to support new product launches, ensuring clarity and consistency across all stakeholders.
• Ensure all project team members understand their deliverables and are equipped to meet project deadlines, fostering a collaborative and results-driven environment.
• Guide plant management teams in implementing cost reduction strategies for products and processes, driving operational excellence and efficiency.
• Support Quality Assurance in addressing quality-related complaints, including internal product evaluations, consumer feedback, reduction of rejections, and other quality improvement initiatives as required.
• Serve as the technical baking lead for plant management and engineering teams during projects involving modifications to manufacturing processes and/or equipment.
• Provide training and coaching to bakery employees on ingredients, baking techniques, processes, and equipment, enhancing team knowledge and operational capabilities.

• University degree in Food Science (candidates with equivalent training and relevant experience will be considered).
• 5+ years of experience in a bakery environment is preferred.
• Competency working with MS Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Outlook is a must.
• Demonstrate leadership skills to interact with and lead project teams effectively.
• Strong verbal and written communication; ability to lead through challenging situations and provide status updates.
• Must give attention to detail and rigor in follow-ups.
• Must demonstrate a strong sense of urgency and professionalism.
• Must have a problem-solving philosophy focused on analyzing statistics and/or factual data.

The annual salary range for applicants is: $67,700 - $100,000, which does not include discretionary bonus compensation or our comprehensive benefits package. Actual compensation offered to the successful candidate may vary from posted hiring range based upon geographic location, work experience, education, and/or skill level, among other factors.

Bimbo Canada is committed to personal and professional growth. We offer training, development, and advancement opportunities both domestically and internationally.

Your work will contribute to creating delicious products loved by millions.

We thank all interested applicants, but only those selected will be contacted. Please note all offers of employment at Bimbo Canada are conditional upon the successful completion of a pre-hire background check (including but not limited to criminal history, reference, credit and/or physical demands checks) as appropriate for the role and as permitted by law.

Bimbo Canada is an equal opportunity employer that is dedicated to building a diverse workplace that promotes diversity, equity and belonging. We encourage applications from qualified people of all genders, visible minorities, aboriginal peoples and persons with disabilities. However, only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

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