Research and Development Scientist - Bakery
About the role
Job Details Job Title: Research & Development Scientist - Bakery
Location: Mississauga
Work Arrangement: Onsite
About The Role Position function: Reporting to the Director of product Management for Caldic Canada, Inc. the individual will be responsible for supporting the Product Management Team in building and growing our Trusol line of products through formulation and development of products and customer projects .
Scope: The position will be responsible for leading and completing the R&D process of formulation and development of new products from the concept stage to prototype and full-scale production as well as ingredient matches and modifications for existing products for customers within the specific sector. This role will be an Integral R&D Scientist in the Product Management Team and will provide technology support both internal and customer facing, leadership and management of R&D specialist Trusol.
Key Responsibilities
- Leading, developing and completing R&D projects with a focus on the Trusol line as defined by the Product Manager or as outlined through the NPD process.
- Responsible for supporting the successful commercialization of new products.
- Collaborate with the appropriate business team to outline new product development and improvement projects.
- Collaborate with Procurement, Sourcing , Replenishment and commercial to develop and execute a comprehensive strategy in support of optimal placement and pricing for current and future portfolio
- Provide support with CDM’s and collaboratively works with and develops customer facing relationships and presentation skills.
- Participate in product improvement initiatives to improve the quality of existing products in response to customer feedback, to improve nutritional value, colour, flavour, texture and convenience, or to improve cost efficiencies in the plant.
- Collaborates with the pricing team to understand cost and develop competitor R&D initiatives.
- Collaborate with Technical and Applications Team to develop, coordinate, prepare and present relevant concepts to customers featuring Caldic manufactured or distributed products
- Participate in and/or lead product improvement initiatives to improve the quality of existing products in response to customer feedback, to improve nutritional value, colour, flavour, texture and convenience, or to improve cost efficiencies in the plant.
- Participate in marketing activities such as trade shows, focus groups, new idea generation, researching market trends as they pertain to strategic business plan and new products
- Provide technical support and expertise in problem solving for issues relating to product quality.
- Work closely with production, marketing, QA/QC in monitoring the performance of new products during post-launch activities in the New Product Process; may include troubleshooting, ingredient recommendations and customer site visit
- Provide preliminary product documentation including Specifications.
- Participate in joint calls and customer on-site trials as required.
- Participate in development and brand marketing initiatives.
- Complete all other duties as assigned by Product Manager
- Ensure compliance with all health and safety regulations, GMP’s and HACCP requirements.
Knowledge / Skills & Experiences
- University. M.Sc. – Food Science or equivalent is a strong asset
- Minimum of 5 - 7 years of product development experience in the food industry preferably in Bakery
- Commercial Sales experience is an asset
- Must have strong oral/written communication and good interpersonal skills
- Must have strong presentation skills
- Must have strong computer knowledge and skills (MS Office)
About Caldic At Caldic, we’re a global leader in distribution solutions, serving diverse markets across the world. Joining us means becoming part of an entrepreneurial, collaborative, and innovation-driven team.
We Offer
- Global opportunities with rapid career growth and development
- An inclusive, diverse, and dynamic work environment
- The chance to shape the future of specialty ingredient solutions across industries like food, pharma, personal care, and more
We operate in 43 countries around the world. Our innovative solutions are tailored to meet the needs of industries such as food, pharma, personal care, and industrial markets, ensuring sustainable success for all stakeholders. To learn more, visit: www.caldic.com
Ready to Join Us? If you're ready to take your career to the next level and join a global leader, apply now at Caldic!
Equal Opportunity Employer Caldic celebrates diversity and is committed to fostering an inclusive work environment. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, gender, or any other characteristic.
Location:
Mississauga, ON, CA
City: Mississauga
State: ON
Country/Region: CA
About Caldic North America
Caldic is headquartered in Rotterdam, the Netherlands operating with 23 companies and 45 sites in 17 countries throughout Europe, Asia-Pacific and North-America.
Think GLOBAL - Act LOCAL
The Caldic Advantage
Caldic serves as a one-stop shop meeting all the needs of the food industry – sourcing, research and development focusing on tailor-made innovative solutions, processing, and warehousing & distribution. This full range of services is something unique in the food industry. Together with our commitment to customer service excellence is what we like to call the Caldic Advantage.
With our global network of world class suppliers, we are able to source the very finest ingredients and stay abreast of innovations and developments in the industry, we have immediate access to new products and ingredients that add the "Magic" to transform your products from good to great. We are proud to say that we are able to bring ingredients from around the world to your door.
What distinguishes Caldic and what truly translates to a competitive advantage for our customers is our focus on delivering specialized made-to-order innovative solutions. We are not just your distribution partner … we are your knowledge partner.
DESIGN Our in-house R&D and Regulatory teams can turn your ideas into commercial and profitable products.
DEVELOP Our manufacturing capabilities allow us to blend & package to your specifications.
DELIVER We offer more than 5,000 ingredients from over 300 suppliers offering solutions to any formulating challenges.
Research and Development Scientist - Bakery
About the role
Job Details Job Title: Research & Development Scientist - Bakery
Location: Mississauga
Work Arrangement: Onsite
About The Role Position function: Reporting to the Director of product Management for Caldic Canada, Inc. the individual will be responsible for supporting the Product Management Team in building and growing our Trusol line of products through formulation and development of products and customer projects .
Scope: The position will be responsible for leading and completing the R&D process of formulation and development of new products from the concept stage to prototype and full-scale production as well as ingredient matches and modifications for existing products for customers within the specific sector. This role will be an Integral R&D Scientist in the Product Management Team and will provide technology support both internal and customer facing, leadership and management of R&D specialist Trusol.
Key Responsibilities
- Leading, developing and completing R&D projects with a focus on the Trusol line as defined by the Product Manager or as outlined through the NPD process.
- Responsible for supporting the successful commercialization of new products.
- Collaborate with the appropriate business team to outline new product development and improvement projects.
- Collaborate with Procurement, Sourcing , Replenishment and commercial to develop and execute a comprehensive strategy in support of optimal placement and pricing for current and future portfolio
- Provide support with CDM’s and collaboratively works with and develops customer facing relationships and presentation skills.
- Participate in product improvement initiatives to improve the quality of existing products in response to customer feedback, to improve nutritional value, colour, flavour, texture and convenience, or to improve cost efficiencies in the plant.
- Collaborates with the pricing team to understand cost and develop competitor R&D initiatives.
- Collaborate with Technical and Applications Team to develop, coordinate, prepare and present relevant concepts to customers featuring Caldic manufactured or distributed products
- Participate in and/or lead product improvement initiatives to improve the quality of existing products in response to customer feedback, to improve nutritional value, colour, flavour, texture and convenience, or to improve cost efficiencies in the plant.
- Participate in marketing activities such as trade shows, focus groups, new idea generation, researching market trends as they pertain to strategic business plan and new products
- Provide technical support and expertise in problem solving for issues relating to product quality.
- Work closely with production, marketing, QA/QC in monitoring the performance of new products during post-launch activities in the New Product Process; may include troubleshooting, ingredient recommendations and customer site visit
- Provide preliminary product documentation including Specifications.
- Participate in joint calls and customer on-site trials as required.
- Participate in development and brand marketing initiatives.
- Complete all other duties as assigned by Product Manager
- Ensure compliance with all health and safety regulations, GMP’s and HACCP requirements.
Knowledge / Skills & Experiences
- University. M.Sc. – Food Science or equivalent is a strong asset
- Minimum of 5 - 7 years of product development experience in the food industry preferably in Bakery
- Commercial Sales experience is an asset
- Must have strong oral/written communication and good interpersonal skills
- Must have strong presentation skills
- Must have strong computer knowledge and skills (MS Office)
About Caldic At Caldic, we’re a global leader in distribution solutions, serving diverse markets across the world. Joining us means becoming part of an entrepreneurial, collaborative, and innovation-driven team.
We Offer
- Global opportunities with rapid career growth and development
- An inclusive, diverse, and dynamic work environment
- The chance to shape the future of specialty ingredient solutions across industries like food, pharma, personal care, and more
We operate in 43 countries around the world. Our innovative solutions are tailored to meet the needs of industries such as food, pharma, personal care, and industrial markets, ensuring sustainable success for all stakeholders. To learn more, visit: www.caldic.com
Ready to Join Us? If you're ready to take your career to the next level and join a global leader, apply now at Caldic!
Equal Opportunity Employer Caldic celebrates diversity and is committed to fostering an inclusive work environment. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, gender, or any other characteristic.
Location:
Mississauga, ON, CA
City: Mississauga
State: ON
Country/Region: CA
About Caldic North America
Caldic is headquartered in Rotterdam, the Netherlands operating with 23 companies and 45 sites in 17 countries throughout Europe, Asia-Pacific and North-America.
Think GLOBAL - Act LOCAL
The Caldic Advantage
Caldic serves as a one-stop shop meeting all the needs of the food industry – sourcing, research and development focusing on tailor-made innovative solutions, processing, and warehousing & distribution. This full range of services is something unique in the food industry. Together with our commitment to customer service excellence is what we like to call the Caldic Advantage.
With our global network of world class suppliers, we are able to source the very finest ingredients and stay abreast of innovations and developments in the industry, we have immediate access to new products and ingredients that add the "Magic" to transform your products from good to great. We are proud to say that we are able to bring ingredients from around the world to your door.
What distinguishes Caldic and what truly translates to a competitive advantage for our customers is our focus on delivering specialized made-to-order innovative solutions. We are not just your distribution partner … we are your knowledge partner.
DESIGN Our in-house R&D and Regulatory teams can turn your ideas into commercial and profitable products.
DEVELOP Our manufacturing capabilities allow us to blend & package to your specifications.
DELIVER We offer more than 5,000 ingredients from over 300 suppliers offering solutions to any formulating challenges.