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It’s an exciting time to be part of the Give & Go team as we are growing and want you to become a part our extraordinarily bright future!
As the Jr. Product Developer, you will be responsible for working with the Innovation & Marketing team to conceptualize products and commission new Production lines for purchase and installation in one of Give & Go’s bakeries.
The role will be tasked with creating and developing new products or enhancing existing products to meet customer expectations effectively.
Key Responsibilities:
- Perform own Shelf Life testing, attending tastings, collating and distributing data, and advising of next steps based on outcome of testing.
- Lead in formulating, scaling, baking and packaging of lab & customer samples, independently maintaining TVC & PDS records for formulation records, accurate costing, and Critical to Quality Points
- Own Product Development for a production line & 2 product categories in one of Give & Go’s bakeries, independently directing plant trials and FRP’s, pre-trial meetings, keeping detailed records on plant trial production details, outcomes, including labour head count and suitability to production, with Tech Services support
- Record accurate formula data including recipes, methodology, deposit weights, baking losses, following test kitchen samples for translation to plant floor
- Formulate new product innovations and line extensions, seeing them through to commercialization
- Direct Product Development Assistant per production plant to place & close Purchase Orders for needed Plant Trial ingredients with Suppliers.
- Execute commercialization of products with Tech Services support, owning personal project load; flexible to changes in workload.
- Assist Product Developers and Tech Services when required
- Formulate new product innovations and line extensions, seeing them through to commercialization on their assigned production line
- Formulate, scale, bake, label and package lab & customer samples.
- Record data in computer systems to save info for recipes in TVC’s
- Ensure formulas are scaled to best accommodate ingredient pack sizes in the plant
- Identify areas of improvements and concerns and recommend improvements by providing guidance in product upgrades to meet changing business demands
- Schedule regular meetings to discuss about new product ideas and issues Observe all SQF and HACCP policies
- Troubleshoots when necessary to ensure product success
Recipe for Success:
- Completion of college diploma in Food Science or a related field
- Minimum 4 years’ experience in the Food Manufacturing industry
- Minimum 4 years’ experience working as a Product Developer Assistant or Coordinator
- Chefs or Bakers Red Seal certificate
What We Offer:
- Our values of Quality, Direct Communication and Respect mean something.
- As we grow, we are committed to preserve our diversity & culture that is unique, people focused and are core to our success at every size.
- Learning and growth; we are working to create an environment were sharing new ideas, experimenting, and learning from each other is strongly encouraged.
- Benefits, along with work-life balance!
“Great people, baking great products, for a great future.”
Interested and qualified candidates are invited to apply directly or submit their resume to careers@giveandgo.com. Give and Go is committed to providing equal opportunities for all applicants and employees regardless of race, ancestry, place of origin, color, ethnic or national origin, citizenship, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, record of offences (for which a pardon has been granted), disability, marital or family status, or any other characteristic protected by law. If you require an accommodation to participate in the recruitment process, please contact us at the email address above to provide your contact information. While we appreciate all resume submissions, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
