Product Developer in Leading Bakery Food Manufacturer

Our client, a leading bakery manufacturer in Etobicoke/Vaughan, is looking for an experienced Product Developer to support their growing business.

Reporting directly to their R&D Director, the Product Developer will oversee all aspects of development from concept to commercialization of new bakery products. The ideal candidate will have strong technical skills, a deep understanding of food science, especially for whipped cream/peanut butter products, and a passion for innovation.

Job duties:

- Own the product development process from concept, formulation, sourcing ingredients, bench-top prototyping, pilot plant trials and full-scale commercialization
- Formulate new products with consideration to equipment capability, nutritional profile, regulatory compliance, cost, and sensory targets
- Coordinate the commercialization of bench top product, collaborate with QA, Plant Managers, Production and other teams to ensure seamless integration and product quality.
- Coordinate samples and conducting testing to validate product design and functionality as requested. Manage sample process, product development timelines, first production trials and existing product quality.
- Monitor the performance of both post-launch and existing product performance, gather feedback, implement improvements based on findings, and maintain accurate records of the development process.
- Manage and maintain formulation and information database to provide accurate and timely information to required departments. Stay up to date with Canadian and US nutrition and labelling laws
- Ability to decorate or assist in decorating different baked good products.
- Other related duties as assigned

Requirements:
- Post-secondary in food science, culinary or a related field
- Experience in an R&D/Product development role in the baked goods industry
- Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.
- Detail-oriented with a creative mindset.
- Strong project management skills, with the ability to prioritize tasks, manage multiple projects and meet deadlines.
- Experienced at all stages of food product development.
- Strong knowledge of baking ingredient functionality.
- Familiarity with regulatory requirements and food safety standards.
- Excellent oral and written communication