Technical Research and Development

2 months ago

Leamington Ontario, Essex region, Canada Highbury Canco Corporation Full time

Highbury Canco, as a food manufacturing company, knows its fundamental value comes from its Employees who live, work, and play in Leamington and the surrounding area. We are proud to have created a company environment of growth, education, recognition and appreciation through many initiatives and programs. We offer a comprehensive compensation package, training, apprenticeships, and employee appreciation initiatives throughout the year.


Highbury Canco is currently seeking an enthusiastic and dynamic Technical Research & Development (R&D) Manager to lead our R&D team, promoting a culture of continuous improvement, innovation, and technical excellence.


Key Responsibilities

  • Lead the R&D team in identifying and exploring new product categories, trends, and growth opportunities that align with the company's strategic goals.
  • Manage product development lifecycle, from product design, scale-up, testing, through to commercialization. This includes preparing, executing, and supporting factory trials for new product and process launches.
  • Collaborate with the R&D Customer Manager to define and communicate project design criteria to internal and external stakeholders (senior leadership, factory, vendors, co-pack customers & OEMs)
  • Support continuous improvement activities at the factory and laboratory levels.
  • Mentor and develop the R&D team, by providing technical training, performance goals, identifying and addressing knowledge gaps within the department.
  • Foster relationships with external partners, including universities, research institutes, and industry experts, to stay at the forefront of technology trends.
  • Create, evaluate and maintain documentation, data and technical reports, including preparation and maintenance of recipes and processing instructions.
  • Facilitate technical training, for supervisors and supporting roles with a focus on processes.


Qualifications:


Education:

  • Bachelor’s degree/Diploma in Food Science, Chemistry, Chemical Engineering or a related technical field.


Experience:

  • 5-7 years of experience in food product development, with at least 3 years in a leadership or managerial role.
  • Strong background in research, product development processes, and project management.
  • Demonstrated record of leading successful R&D projects and launching products to market.
  • Ability to work in a fast-paced, collaborative environment and manage multiple projects simultaneously.
  • Excellent communication, time management, & problem-solving skills with particular attention to details.
  • Experience with industrial factory settings considered an asset.


Preferred Skills:

  • Comprehensive computer skills – Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook), SAP, SharePoint.
  • Knowledge of food regulations and food safety schemes (HACCP, Safe Foods for Canadians, FSMA, Organic and Kosher)
  • Experience with budgeting and resource management.


Highbury Canco is committed to employment equity. We wish to acknowledge all interested candidates; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

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