Junior Product Developer

Job Overview

The Jr. Product Developer is responsible for working with 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 the creation and development of new products or enhancing existing products in order 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 1 year experience in the Food Manufacturing industry 
• Minimum 1 year experience working as a Product Developer Assistant or Coordinator
• Chefs or Bakers Red Seal certificate

• Comprehensive understanding of commercial bakery ingredients, production processes and equipment capability 
• Good understanding of GMP, HACCP, GFSI (BRC, SQF) and Food Allergens 
• Strong problem solving and decision-making skills 
• Have good working knowledge of word, excel, power point and outlook 

• Excellent organizational skills with the ability to prioritize task, delegate and follow up 

• Ability to lead, work independently, and in a team environment 

What We Can Offer

•  It’s an exciting time to be part of the Give & Go team as we are growing rapidly and want you to become a part our growth and extraordinarily bright future.
•  As we grow, we are committed to preserve the parts of our diversity & culture that is unique, people focused and are core to our success at every size. Our values of Quality, Direct Communication and Respect mean something.
•  Learning and growth; we are working to create an environment where sharing new ideas, experimenting and learning from each other is strongly encouraged.
•  Competitive Benefits, along with work, life balance!