Product Development Manager Culinary Innovation

1 month ago


Canada Freshstone Brands Inc. Full time

Are you a culinary expert looking to take your skills to the next level? Freshstone Brands Inc. is seeking a Product Developer – Culinary Innovation Supervisor to join our team.

About Us

Freshstone Brands Inc. is a premier manufacturer of high-quality prepared food products that services the retail, foodservice, and co-manufacturing channels. Our company has been built on a foundation of innovation, quality, and customer satisfaction.

Job Description

We are looking for an experienced product developer to lead our culinary development team. The successful candidate will be responsible for contributing to business objectives and strategic product development by leading the product culinary development, culinary innovation, recipes formulation, concepts creation, and execution.

The incumbent will provide evaluation and improvement of existing product lines to improve quality and maximize efficiencies. Additionally, they will support formulating analysis, testing new products to meet customer requirements, and ensure the products meet standards before market introduction/launch.

Responsibilities

  1. Contribute to business objectives and strategic product development by leading the product culinary development, culinary innovation, recipes formulation, concepts creation, and execution.
  2. Evaluate and improve existing product lines to improve quality and maximize efficiencies.
  3. Support formulating analysis, testing new products to meet customer requirements, and ensure the products meet standards before market introduction/launch.
  4. Report to PD Manager results/findings/conclusions and recommendations on all new ingredients, products, and suppliers to ensure a competitive advantage.
  5. Build direct relationships with vendors, food service, and private label customers.
  6. Follow the Product Development Process including all documentation procedures.
  7. Assist, trial, evaluate, and report on potential new products from different divisions as required.
  8. Represent FBI in industry events, trade associations, seminars, etc.
  9. Liaise with third-party research to identify, prioritize, and/or validate potential new opportunities.
  10. Provide manufacturing, sales, and marketing support.
  11. Provide technical information and technical support to cross-functions team members as required.
  12. Participate in the evaluation and commissioning of new technology, production lines, and/or related equipment.
  13. Assist, support, and comply with requests and assignments of VP of Product Development and Culinary Innovation and act on their behalf as required.
  14. Prepare samples for customer presentations, participate in product cuttings, and provide support to the sales team.

Requirements

  • Bachelor's Degree in Food Science or Food Technology or higher.
  • Culinary diploma, culinary education, or commercial kitchen experience will be an additional asset.
  • 3 – 5 years of product development experience required, preferably with consumer packaged or food service packaged products.
  • 3 - 5 years of work experience in food manufacturing required.
  • Deep understanding and familiarity with formula scaling, Plant trial, and first productions.
  • Theoretical and practical food microbiology knowledge.
  • Demonstrated cooking ability.
  • Working knowledge with Genesis nutritional database.
  • Excellent communication (written and verbal) skills.
  • Experience with S.O.P. generation.
  • High level of attention to detail.
  • Experience with maintaining formulations within an ERP system; Similar to a SAP environment.
  • Self-motivated, proactive with perpetual curiosity.
  • Strong team-player.
  • Highly adaptable and “can do” attitude.

Benefits

Freshstone Brands Inc. offers a competitive salary of $85,000 per year, plus benefits, and a comprehensive compensation package that includes health insurance, retirement savings plan, and paid time off.

Work Environment

This role requires occasional local travel (presentations at customer offices, purchasing ingredients or delivering samples) and possible air travel to Canada/US from time to time (presentations at customer offices, trade shows, etc.). The work environment is office-based, with some kitchen work involved, and the ability to occasionally lift up to 35 lbs (accessing ingredients from supplies in cooler or on shelves).

About You

We are looking for someone who is passionate about culinary innovation and has excellent leadership skills. If you have a strong background in product development and culinary expertise, we would love to hear from you


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