R&D - R&D Project Manager

Aliments Sofina inc•Hanover, ON

22h•Onsite

About The Position

Reporting to the Senior Director of Research-Development & Technical Affairs, the R&D Project Manager will independently manage research and development projects related to the design of new products, the improvement of existing products and the optimization of product processes.

Requirements

Bachelor of Science and Food Technology, Food Engineering, Process/Industrial Engineering, Microbiology, Nutrition, Dietetics and/or Relevant Experience
Five (5) years of product development experience in the agri-food industry, including experience in project management.
In-depth knowledge of CFIA processes, ingredients, laws, and standards (labelling, recipe formulation, meat cut nomenclature, etc.)
In-depth knowledge of the best food product development methods
Experience in the development of process poultry products
Basics nutrition knowledge
Must possess strong interpersonal, communication, and analytical skills
The successful candidate will be organized and results-oriented
Able to exercise timely and good judgment in day-to-day business decisions

Nice To Haves

Experience in the meat industry is an asset
Culinary experience/training is an asset

Responsibilities

Organizes, directs, and coordinates multidisciplinary project teams according to the company’s priorities
Ensures that project updates are communicated to different stakeholders
Develops new product formulation based on company strategy
Ensures that product specifications are sustainable and meet the target and that timelines are met
Conducts laboratory tests, and coordinates and conducts production tests
Facilitate research and development projects at various facilities including our Blumenort Manitoba processing plant
Solves product development issues
Research and meet external resources (supplies, research centre, etc.) to evaluate and recommend new supplier’s ingredients and concepts
Analyzes results, prepares technical reports, and makes recommendations
Leads the organization and operation of the internal sensory evaluation panel
Ensures that the start-up of the product corresponds to the specifications and is responsible for a least 5 productions or until the operations are stable
Maintain effective communications with consumers and suppliers on issues related to food safety and resolve complaints/problem issues
Assist Quality Assurance and Operations personnel during complaint investigations to identify areas of improvement
Conducts constant market watch
Other duties as assigned