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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.

What you’ll do

The R&D Project Manager independently manages the design and improvement of food products and optimizes production processes. This includes leading multidisciplinary teams, conducting lab and production tests, and managing sensory evaluation panels.

Requirements

Requires a Bachelor of Science in Food Technology, Engineering, or a related field with five years of agri-food product development experience. In-depth knowledge of CFIA standards and experience in the meat industry are highly valued.

Listed skills

• Project management · Preferred

Other relevant skills

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• Project Management
• Product Development
• Food Technology
• Food Engineering
• CFIA Regulations
• Sensory Evaluation
• Laboratory Testing
• Recipe Formulation
• Meat Industry Knowledge
• Analytical Skills
• Interpersonal Communication
• Market Analysis
• Complaint Investigations
• Food Product Development
• Dietetics
• Business Decisions
• Research
• Artificial Intelligence
• Communication
• Food Safety And Sanitation
• Industrial Engineering
• Interpersonal Communications
• Microbiology
• New Product Development
• Operations
• Poultry
• Quality Assurance
• Research And Development
• Sensory Analysis
• Timelines

Job areas

• Science & Research
• Engineering
• Food & Beverage
• Agriculture
• Manufacturing
• Project Manager
• Research and Development Manager
• Research and Development Managers
• Natural Sciences Managers