R&D SR Director
On-siteToronto, Ontario, Canada
Job Summary
Define and execute the long-term bakery innovation roadmap, translating consumer trends into commercially successful products. Lead the product development pipeline from concept through full-scale manufacturing, overseeing formulation of breads, pastries, and doughs while driving shelf-life extension and cost optimization. Manage and mentor a team of food scientists, R&D chefs, and technologists to ensure operational readiness of new launches. Collaborate with Sales, Marketing, Operations, and Supply Chain to champion continuous improvement and regulatory compliance. Source functional ingredients and develop strategic supplier relationships to maintain quality and efficiency.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's or Master's degree in Food Science, Food Engineering, or a related field
- 10+ years of product development experience in a commercial food manufacturing environment
- at least 5 years specifically inside a high-volume, automated industrial bakery
- Expertise in industrial baking machinery
- Knowledge of dough rheology
- Knowledge of fermentation chemistry
- Knowledge of thermal processing
- Deep understanding of development and commercialization of innovative bakery products, technologies, and formulations
- Occasional business trips
Desired Qualifications
- Professional certification from a recognized Baking and Pastry Arts Management program
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