Product Developer

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Product Developer 

This Product Developer role is a dynamic role that presents an opportunity for career growth in our Product Development function across our Bread and Alternatives category as well as related businesses.  As a technical team member supported by a senior peer, this role is in charge of developing new products from scratch formulation as well as assessing the appropriate process technologies for progressing innovation, margin improvement / productivity, quality improvement and overall portfolio optimization across their assigned suite of products.  This role also provides exposure various facilities and technologies used in our business allowing the team member to grow and expand horizons.

The Product Developer will be part of our R&D team and work collaboratively to develop new products to support business growth. This team member can evolve quickly in the organization due to exposure to facilities and projects.

What Wonderbrands Offers:

• Wonderbrands believes in Home Grown Talent and accelerated career growth 
• Competitive Compensation, Health, and Dental Benefits
• Pension plan with matching contribution
• Discount program that covers almost everything under the sun - Restaurants, gyms, shopping, etc. 

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Executes the creation new products and innovation as well as line extensions by bringing forward new concepts to create a competitive advantage.
• Documents and understands manufacturing processes to identify process improvements leveraging existing assets or potential capital investments.
• Communicates and works as a team member with bakeries, packaging R&D, operations, finance and technical services to commercialize projects for new business.
• Evaluates incumbent suppliers and aids in selecting and qualifying new vendors.
• Instrumental in development through the entire process – including product formulation, sourcing ingredients & suppliers, developing prototypes, laboratory testing, conducting plant trials and gaining necessary approvals for final product specifications and shelf life.
• Able to work on multi variable projects with stringent timelines.
• Organized and adaptable, willing to learn.

Required Experience

• A.Sc. in Food Science or a related Science/ Engineering degree
• Passion for baking (at home or professionally)
• 2 or more years’ experience in a food manufacturing facility would be an asset
• Previous experience as a Product Developer would be an asset
• Enjoys learning and collaborating with others
• Proven collaborator with an ability to communicate technically on projects
• Some mechanical competency and affinity for complex machinery
• Knowledge in project management and ability to execute timely
• Acquired presentation skills and professional presence

What is the recipe for a great career at WonderbrandsWonderbrands, is a leading Canadian bakery with 140 years of experience in baking packaged breads.  We are the makers of Wonder Bread, Country Harvest, D’Italiano, Gadoua, and Casa Mendosa. We have a network of 13 Bakery Manufacturing facilities across Canada.

Wonderbrands, now part of the FGF Brands Group of companies, is unlocking an incredible opportunity for growth through a focus on production innovation capabilities, through a leading-edge supply chain practice and investing deeply in communities where we bake. We are heavily focused on embracing an entrepreneurial drive and a highly collaborative start up culture with an emphasis on cross-functional collaboration.

Disclaimer: The above describes the general responsibilities, required knowledge and skills. Please keep in mind that other duties may be added or this description may be amended at any time.

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