Research And Development Manager

Opportunity

Key Responsibilities

• Manage product development plans and resources for innovation, formulation optimization, process technology, and strategic priorities.
• Lead multiple hard cheese research projects and provide technical direction for experiments and interpretation of results.
• Coordinate product development requirements with Leadership, Marketing, Sales, R&D, Purchasing, and Operations.
• Support cost-reduction programs and manage plant-trial costs related to the R&D SR&ED program.
• Investigate product and production issues with R&D, Manufacturing, Quality, Food Safety, Engineering, and Purchasing.
• Provide technical support to Marketing for sales-supporting documents.
• Lead hiring, goal setting, performance review, coaching, training, and development for direct reports.
• Promote a safe and healthy working environment.

What You Will Bring

• University degree in Food Science, Microbiology, Chemistry, or a related discipline.
• A Master's or PhD in a related discipline is an asset.
• At least 10 years of experience in the dairy or food industry.
• Supervisory experience is an asset.
• Knowledge of dairy product components and functionality, GMP, HACCP, and Canadian regulations.
• Strong analytical, communication, influencing, negotiating, leadership, and multitasking abilities.
• Ability to use standard office applications such as Microsoft Office and email.

About Lactalis Canada

Compensation

• The base salary range is CAD 111,400 to CAD 139,200 or more.
• Actual base salary depends on skills, experience, and qualifications.

Benefits and Perks

• Performance-based bonus system.
• Four weeks of vacation and benefits starting on the first day.
• Pension program with employer matching of 100% of contributions up to 6%.
• Tuition reimbursement of up to CAD 3,000 per year.
• Volunteer day, learning and development opportunities, and potential international mobility.