The position is responsible for the creation and execution of new and modified products, including rapid prototyping, new product development, line extensions, product reformulation, cost reduction, ingredient evaluation, and investigating food manufacturing processes
Job Summary
The position is responsible for the creation and execution of new and modified products, including rapid prototyping, new product development, line extensions, product reformulation, cost reduction, ingredient evaluation, and investigating food manufacturing processes.
This role requires collaboration with marketing, sales, operations, quality assurance, purchasing, and other stakeholders to bring new products and product modifications to life.
Maple Leaf Foods offers competitive compensation, health and wellness benefits, a defined contribution pension plan, and learning and development opportunities.
Matching Summary
The position is responsible for the creation and execution of new and modified products, including rapid prototyping, new product development, line extensions, product reformulation, cost reduction, ingredient evaluation, and investigating food manufacturing processes.
Salary
Base: $58,000 – $87,000 CAD annually; Bonus/Equity: annual short-term incentive; Benefits: Competitive Health and Wellness benefits, Defined Contribution Pension Plan
Skills & Requirements
Must-have
New product development
Product reformulation
Ingredient evaluation
Food manufacturing processes
Benchtop and pilot plant activities
Sensory evaluation of products
Microbiological and chemical analyses
Nice-to-have
Creative approaches to challenges
Passion for food science
Continuous learning and development
Community impact initiatives
Key Requirements
Post-secondary education in Food Science, Nutrition, or related science
Minimum 3 years' experience in Product Development, Operations, or Quality Control