Product Optimization Specialist

5 days ago


Mississauga, Canada M&M Food Market Full time

We are looking for our next Product Optimization Specialist. Could it be you?

Need more details? Keep reading

The Product Optimization Specialist will be responsible for but not limited to:

- **Participate in Front of Pack labelling evaluation, analysis, and all requirements for execution.**:

- Assist the Regulatory team as they maintain accurate food labelling information for finished products (e.g. allergens, nutrition, ingredient statements, product name, claims) to assure compliance with regulations.
- Develop copy deck template for artwork and reviews artwork for regulatory compliance and approve packaging.
- Participates in meetings to coordinate product launch deadlines, packaging material approval and finalizing product specs.
- Manage product specifications and documents of new and existing products in online specification system.
- Participate in development and maintenance of food labeling policies and procedures as needed.
- Organize and participate in group product cuttings testing changes to existing products (cost savings, business continuity, ingredient updates, recipe changes, etc.).
- Provide sensory feedback (written and vocalized) on a wide variety of food during tastings evaluating food for quality assurance monitoring purposes or innovation development (as required).
- Maintaining clean kitchen space as well as utensils and dishes used in sample preparation.
- Perform detailed cook validation testing for existing and new products using various methods (oven, microwave, grill, air fryer, etc.).
- Organize and support third party consumer testing of product changes through organizing and acquisition of samples through working directly with Consumer Insights and Marketing teams and the testing agency.
- Attending plant trials and/or first productions at supplier facilities to ensure that processes and product meet specifications.
- Responds to technical questions from suppliers, stores, colleagues, etc.
- Create or update English and French product information sheets and information feeding onto the website.

So are you our next Product Optimization Specialist? You could be if you have,
- Degree/diploma in Food Safety, Food Science, or related field
- Experience in Food Quality Management Systems & Specification management system.
- Experience in working in a GFSI accredited facility
- Strong organizational and planning skills; detail-oriented;
- Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills; multi-task and prioritize tasks;
- Refined sense of taste and able to evaluate a variety of food for various attributes
- A working knowledge of French is an asset
- Competent and comfortable preparing food in the kitchen alone and with a group. As well as presenting samples and gathering and summarizing feedback.

**Sounds like you? Click below to apply**

A lot has changed over 43 years of helping customers across Canada, but at the heart of what M&M Food Market does, is our people. Whether shaping the direction of the business from head office or offering customers exceptional service every day in our stores, we are successful because of our amazing team.
If you’re a food enthusiast who values quality and innovation, a fan of feeling a connection to your community and country, and a team player looking to develop their skills and career, then keep reading.

Here are just a few reasons to consider a career with us

**WE HAVE HEART, WE ROCK, WE GROW**
We are constantly evolving.

We believe change is a good thing. Whether it’s venturing into new markets or reinventing our current strategies, our passion leads us to new and exciting opportunities that further strengthen our position in the marketplace.

We are recognized for our work.
M&M is a Platinum member of Canada’s 50 Best Managed Companies, having received the award for more than 12 consecutive years. We’ve also been recognized with numerous awards from the Canadian Franchise Association, as well as awards for our excellence in marketing, advertising, customer service, and community relations.

We put our customers and our employees first.
For a retail chain such as M&M, our success depends on our customers’ satisfaction. From a corporate perspective, we also consider our stores to be our customers and when we work together as a self
- supporting team, we make great things happen.

We strive to be the best.
We are constantly growing and developing - as a company and as individuals. We encourage new ideas and ongoing learning, and we embrace diversity in order to do great work as a team.

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Location: 2240 Argentia Road, Mississauga, ON L5N 2X6

**Job Types**: Contract, Full-time

**Salary**: $73,000.00-$78,000.00 per year

**Benefits**:

- Paid time off

Flexible Language Requirement:

- French not required

Schedule:

- Monday to Friday

Work Location: In person



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