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Sr. R&D Product Developer
RNF Pet Products Inc
Etobicoke, CAN
Full Time
Senior
Onsite
1 weeks ago
Product DevelopmentFormulationFood ScienceTrial ManagementCommercializationCross functional Collaboration
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About the Role
RNF Pet Products Inc is seeking a Senior R&D Product Developer to lead the research, development, and commercialization of pet food and treat products. You will work cross-functionally to develop formulations, manage trials, and support scale-up.
Key Skills for This Role
Product DevelopmentFormulationFood ScienceTrial ManagementCommercializationCross functional Collaboration
Responsibilities
- Plan and execute benchtop, pilot and plant trials
- Review trial results, document findings and recommend next steps
- Support scale up and validation of new and revised products from bench formulation through commercial production
- Validate manufacturing processes, including process parameters, product quality requirements and technical readiness
- Troubleshoot issues related to product performance, ingredients, processing, quality, shelf life and manufacturing
- Lead or support projects that improve product quality, consistency, shelf life, manufacturability, productivity and cost
- Create, maintain and update ingredient, process and finished product specifications
- Research pet food, treat, ingredient, nutrition and functional trends to identify new product opportunities
- Develop and refine formulations that meet product, ingredient, quality, cost, timing and customer requirements
- Work with Procurement to source and qualify ingredients
Requirements
- Degree or diploma in Food Science, Food Engineering, Nutrition or a related field
- Minimum three years of experience in R&D, product development, food science or commercialization in pet food, pet treats, food, snacks or a related CPG category
- Experience with formulation, prototype development, trials, specifications and commercialization
- Experience working with ingredients, suppliers, manufacturing facilities, co manufacturers or packaging is preferred
- Knowledge of food safety, quality systems, ingredient specifications and regulatory requirements is preferred
- Experience with formulation and specification software is an asset
- Experience with NPI, Stage Gate, cross functional project coordination or commercialization processes is an asset
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Position Summary
- The Sr R&D Product Developer is responsible for the hands on research, development and commercialization of branded and private label pet food and treat products from concept through launch.
- The role combines R&D, product development, technical problem solving, project coordination and commercialization support.
- Working closely with Marketing, Sales, Procurement, Quality, Operations, Engineering and suppliers.
Primary Responsibilities
- Plan and execute benchtop, pilot and plant trials.
- Review trial results, document findings and recommend next steps.
- Support scale up and validation of new and revised products from bench formulation through commercial production.
- Validate manufacturing processes, including process parameters, product quality requirements and technical readiness.
- Troubleshoot issues related to product performance, ingredients, processing, quality, shelf life and manufacturing.
- Lead or support projects that improve product quality, consistency, shelf life, manufacturability, productivity and cost.
- Work with Product Development, Operations and Engineering to identify process improvements, equipment requirements and manufacturing solutions.
- Support validation of new equipment and manufacturing capabilities.
- Create, maintain and update ingredient, process and finished product specifications.
- Maintain current ingredient and finished product information in internal and customer specification systems.
- Provide technical input required for commercialization, including specifications, packaging compatibility, ingredient information, product samples, claims support and customer specific requirements.
- Research pet food, treat, ingredient, nutrition and functional trends to identify new product and product improvement opportunities.
Education and Qualifications
- Degree or diploma in Food Science, Food Engineering, Nutrition or a related field.
- Minimum three years of experience in R&D, product development, food science or commercialization in pet food, pet treats, food, snacks or a related CPG category.
- Experience with formulation, prototype development, trials, specifications and commercialization.
- Experience working with ingredients, suppliers, manufacturing facilities, co manufacturers or packaging is preferred.
- Knowledge of food safety, quality systems, ingredient specifications and regulatory requirements is preferred.
- Experience with formulation and specification software is an asset.
- Experience with NPI, Stage Gate, cross functional project coordination or commercialization processes is an asset.
Skills and Abilities
- Strong R&D and technical product development skills.
- Strong problem solving and troubleshooting skills, with a practical approach to getting work done.
- Ability to manage multiple projects, shifting priorities and timelines in a fast growing business.
- Strong organization, documentation and coordination skills.
- Ability to balance product quality, ingredient standards, cost, manufacturability and speed to market.
- Curious about pet food, ingredients, nutrition, product trends and new opportunities.
- Creative and practical in developing products that are differentiated, feasible to make and right for the brand.
- Strong communication and cross functional collaboration skills.
- Detail oriented, with the ability to identify risks and issues early.
- Comfortable working independently and taking ownership of assigned projects.
- Interested in building broader experience in product innovation, commercialization and cross functional project coordination.
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