Research and Development | Commissioning Manager | Cheese Industry
6 days ago
Job Title: Research & Development Commissioning Manager
Location - Brantford
Industry - Plant Based Cheese
Report to - Head of R&D of Cheese
Type - Hybrid
This role involves the installation and commissioning of new production lines for cheese production.
If you are interested in this position, Please share your resume at ankur.vaid@randstad.ca
Advantages
Working with a great company that provides growth and a strong compensation package.
Responsibilities
You will work closely with the global cheese R&D and Marketing, and Supply Chain to execute the project pipeline as well as produce new product innovations. Your work will involve optimizing existing technologies as well as testing out new technologies developed by Global R&D team and our technology development partners.
Main Responsibilities
•Deliver best-in-class, pilot and factory-scale products while working in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment.
•Lead global cross functional teams in project meetings
•Leading a small team of technologists and build technical capability for the US Cheese business
•Stakeholder management and partner with the marketing and sales teams
•Execute the innovation agenda and roadmap
•Deliver and execute cost saving measures
•Gain foundational technical knowledge of plant-base cheese processing, ingredient functionality, and sensory attributes to be able to provide feedback on organoleptic properties for product evaluations.
•Lead pilot and factory-scale testing initiatives and trials, while issuing summaries and/or reports with comprehensive results capturing technical conclusions and challenges
•Lead and/or participate in factory trials, commissioning and product start-ups for innovations, renovations, and business continuity support, including design of experiments, while fostering cross functional alignment between R&D and supply chain functions
•Work with the global technical team on planning and implementation of full-scale manufacturing trials, incorporating new technologies – including new ingredients and or new/modified processes.
•Provide critical manufacturing POV during trialing and implementation of product/process improvements or innovations
•Contribute towards technical deliverables to project goals, while providing status updates as appropriate to complement the project timeline
•Operates according to procedures and ways of working in line with frameworks, standards, and policies, relevant regulations (i.e. FDA), Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs), versed in HCCAP as well as Good Laboratory Practices (GLPs).
Qualifications
The ideal candidate has 5-10 years required experience in product and process engineering/development within the fast-moving Consumer Package Goods (CPG) industry, preferably in the dairy or plant based cheese categories. You have earned a bachelor’s/master’s degree in engineering (Chemical/Mechanical/Industrial) or Food Science, with experience working in a manufacturing environment.
You have ability to be a fast learner who is comfortable working in cross-functional teams with technical peers, management, marketing and factory personnel. You travel in this role (possibly internationally) about 0-10% of the time, on average, while adjusting such support to business demands or needs. Other positives you might bring include:
•Excellent written and oral communication skills; Use of software including Word, Excel and Power Point
•Ability to work autonomously, able to multitask and prioritize with a solution-focused attitude
•Ability to influence others (from line operators to upper management) and get results through working with a diverse team
•Demonstrated ability to work independently, to prioritize and manage complexity including managing multiple project activities and to lead small teams
•Executional excellence, time management and problem-solving competencies
•Strong demonstration of living the values in leading by example.
Summary
If you are interested in this position, Please share your resume at ankur.vaid@randstad.ca
Randstad Canada is committed to fostering a workforce reflective of all peoples of Canada. As a result, we are committed to developing and implementing strategies to increase the equity, diversity and inclusion within the workplace by examining our internal policies, practices, and systems throughout the entire lifecycle of our workforce, including its recruitment, retention and advancement for all employees. In addition to our deep commitment to respecting human rights, we are dedicated to positive actions to affect change to ensure everyone has full participation in the workforce free from any barriers, systemic or otherwise, especially equity-seeking groups who are usually underrepresented in Canada's workforce, including those who identify as women or non-binary/gender non-conforming; Indigenous or Aboriginal Peoples; persons with disabilities (visible or invisible) and; members of visible minorities, racialized groups and the LGBTQ2+ community.
Randstad Canada is committed to creating and maintaining an inclusive and accessible workplace for all its candidates and employees by supporting their accessibility and accommodation needs throughout the employment lifecycle. We ask that all job applications please identify any accommodation requirements by sending an email to accessibility@randstad.ca to ensure their ability to fully participate in the interview process.
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