R&D Project Manager

Cerelia Bakery Canada (formerly English Bay Batter) is looking for an R&D Product Manager to join its Innovation Centre in Mississauga, Ontario. The role involves developing new bakery products, scaling prototypes to commercial production, and collaborating with cross‑functional teams.

The R&D Product Manager will:

• Scale lab prototypes through pilot plant production and full commercialization.
• Conduct shelf life, sensory, product performance, and quality attribute testing.
• Generate technical information including production specifications, final recipes for P&L, and trial records.
• Provide ongoing technical support to Sales for new product introductions.
• Manage product development technical relationships with internal and external customers.
• Coordinate first‑run product evaluations and approvals.
• Assist in regulatory development of nutrition facts, allergen labeling, and ingredient declaration.
• Maintain the R&D Innovation Center, ensuring traceability of ingredients and clean workspace.
• Source new ingredients, build vendor relationships, and participate in innovation days with suppliers.

• Organize and manage new product ideas from concept to commercial launch.
• Develop processing and technical requirements for scale‑up.
• Lead project teams, demonstrating initiative, creativity, and thoroughness.
• Collaborate with Sales, Project Management, QA, Production, and Marketing.
• Monitor market trends and submit creative product ideas.
• Present products to customers, exhibitions, and staging events.

• Bachelor's Degree in Food Science or related field.
• 6–8 years of experience in R&D‑based product development within commercial food processing.
• Hands‑on lab experience developing food products.
• Strong technical writing skills and experience in reporting.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, and Genesis software.
• Experience operating laboratory food processing equipment and instruments.
• Excellent project management, communication, and teamwork skills.
• Problem‑solving mindset with attention to detail.

• Annual base pay: CAD $95,000–$105,000.
• Annual bonus: 10% of base salary.
• Fully employer‑paid medical, dental, vision, and life insurance.
• Unlimited paid vacation: 3weeks + 4 paid floater days per year.
• RRSP match program.
• Clean and safe production facility and supportive work environment.
• Opportunities for career advancement.