Senior Specialist, Baking Technology and Commercialization
$67,700–$100,000 year
On-siteHamilton, Ontario, Canada
Job Summary
Lead product and process resolution for bakery teams by developing actionable plans, implementing cost reduction strategies, and guiding plant management through equipment modifications. Drive new product launches, reformulations, and productivity initiatives while creating comprehensive specification documents and ensuring seamless execution. Manage project deliverables and deadlines through training, coaching, and technical leadership on ingredients, baking techniques, and processes. Support Quality Assurance on internal evaluations, consumer feedback, and rejection reduction. Travel between Toronto, Hamilton, and Atlantic region bakeries to maintain consistent high-quality production.
Required Qualifications
- University degree in Food Science
- 5+ years of experience in a bakery environment
- Competency working with MS Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Outlook
- Demonstrate leadership skills to interact with and lead project teams effectively
- Strong verbal and written communication
- Must give attention to detail and rigor in follow-ups
- Must demonstrate a strong sense of urgency and professionalism
- Must have a problem-solving philosophy focused on analyzing statistics and/or factual data
- Must be able to travel between the Toronto and Hamilton bakeries, as well as bakeries located in the Atlantic region
- Must be available for flexible work schedules to accommodate diverse production timelines and operational requirements
- Must be able to effectively lead and coach others
- Must be able to lead through challenging situations
- Must be able to update on project status
- Must be able to analyze statistics and/or factual data
Desired Qualifications
- 5+ years of experience in a bakery environment is preferred
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