R & D Production Support

1 week ago

North York, Canada Sweets from the Earth Full time

Here we grow again Named one of Canada’s fastest growing companies for the 7th consecutive year, Sweets from the Earth, is looking for a R&D Specialist with experience in food manufacturing, to join our R&D team

As a proud plant-based manufacturer, we boast a reduced-footprint operation compared to conventional food manufacturers. We are a customer driven organization catering to special diets and allergies while focusing on sustainable agriculture and the green food industry. Areas of focus are Vegan, Nut-free, Gluten-free & Sugar-free.

This is a fast-paced position, and involves a high degree of research, trials, and organizational skills to help resolve production challenges

**Key Responsibilities**
- Work with R&D and production teams to resolve challenges related to quality, consistency and efficiency
- Troubleshoot issues arising from equipment, ingredients and environmental factors
- Run plant trials and first production runs
- Assist in designing and executing benchtop trials and analyzing data to make sound technical recommendations.
- Scale benchtop trials up to production batches.
- Support Operations and QA to resolve ingredient, formula, and process issues
- Communicate and present findings and suggestions to other R&D team members and stakeholders.
- Investigate, report and make recommendations on technical issues.
- Improve product quality and operational efficiency through on-going review of formulation and process parameters.
- Ensure tight deadlines are met or exceeded, and customer specifications are followed.
- Other tasks and duties as assigned.

**Education and Qualifications**
- Experience with GF baked and unbaked products (bars, balls), including those with high protein and high fat content
- Experience with traditional wheat-based baked goods
- Bachelor's degree or higher in Food Science / Food Engineering / or related Science (e.g. Food Chemistry, Chemical Engineering)
- Experience in commercial bakery is required
- Experience in plant-based industry is an asset.
- Experience with leading new products through testing, trialing, and commercialization.
- Resourceful and strong trouble shooting skills and the ability to execute solutions rapidly.
- Exceptional sensory skills.
- Excellent time management and organizational skills.
- Self directed individual with initiative, motivation and positive attitude.
- Effective oral and written communication skills and ability to represent the company and project team in a professional manner.

**Full-time**

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

**Benefits**:

- Dental care
- Extended health care

Schedule:

- Day shift

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