CES/AWS is looking for a Technical Research & Development Manager
Job Title: Technical Research & Development Manager
Location: Tilbury, ON
Employment Type: Full-Time
Direct Hire position
We seek a highly motivated and dynamic Technical Research & Development (R&D) Manager to lead our client’s R&D team and drive continuous improvement in product development and processes within the Food & Beverage manufacturing industry.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead the R&D team in exploring new product categories, trends, and growth opportunities aligned with strategic goals.
- Manage the full product development lifecycle, including design, scale-up, testing, and commercialization.
- Prepare and support factory trials for new product and process launches.
- Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to define and communicate project design criteria.
- Support continuous improvement initiatives at both factory and laboratory levels.
- Mentor and train the R&D team, setting performance goals and addressing knowledge gaps.
- Build and maintain relationships with external partners, such as universities, research institutes, and industry experts.
- Create, evaluate, and maintain technical documentation, including recipes and processing instructions.
- Facilitate technical training for supervisors and supporting roles with a focus on process optimization.
Qualifications
- Education: Bachelor’s degree or diploma in Food Science, Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, or a related technical field.
- Experience:
- 5-7 years in food product development, with at least 3 years in a leadership or managerial role.
- Proven success in leading R&D projects and launching products to market.
- Experience in industrial factory settings is an asset.
- Skills:
- Strong project management, communication, and problem-solving skills.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, SAP, and SharePoint.
- Knowledge of food regulations and safety standards (e.g., HACCP, FSMA, Organic, Kosher).
- Experience with budgeting and resource management.
If you are interested, please send your updated resume to [email protected]
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