R&D - R&D Project Manager

Job title: R&D Project Manager Department: R&D Reports to: Senior Director of Research-Development & Technical Affairs Status: Full-time (Temporary) Classification: Non-Union Job purpose 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. Duties and 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 Qualifications • 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. Experience in the meat industry is an asset • 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 • Culinary experience/training is an asset • 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 HOW TO APPLY If you are looking for full-time work near Hanover, please submit your resume through indeed. We do not use artificial intelligence or automated tools to make decisions about your application Salary Range: 66-88k We thank all applicants for their interest, but only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.