Product Developper
Top Benefits
About the role
About The Job The Product Developer will be responsible for developing, implementing, launching and post-launch of the projects under his/her responsibility (renovation, innovation and / or cost / quality of projects), ensuring excellence in execution. This position involves the implementation of pilot tests, quantitative analysis and monitoring as well as the coordination of industrial production tests in order to manage and support project launches. The chosen candidate must be able to represent the interest of R&I in the various projects of the company.
Key Responsibilities
- Define the development plan for new products according to the objectives, costs and deadlines set in the project brief;
- Collaborate closely with Marketing to generate innovation within its category;
- Manage projects according to specific needs and as per the methodology defined by Danone;
- Act as the R&I representative within each project team and ensure project follow-up using R&I tools;
- Develop formulas and processes taking into account the requirements of other functions, such as Regulatory Affairs, Quality, production, etc.;
- Design and follow pilot tests, organize tasting sessions with Marketing and draw conclusions and recommendations for the next steps;
- Industrialize new products with collaboration of engineering and production departments.
The annual base salary range for this position is $72,000 to $100,000 CAD. The final salary offered will be determined by factors such as relevant experience and qualifications, internal equity and external market conditions.
Danone Canada also offers a competitive short-term incentive bonus and a comprehensive benefits package, including group insurance, group retirement plans, wellbeing account, flexible time off, true hybrid work environment, paid parental leave, and other attractive options.
As part of our commitment to transparency in our hiring practices, we may use AI-enabled tools at certain stages of the recruitment process. However, all final hiring decisions are made by people.
This posting is for an existing vacancy.
About You
- Bachelor's degree in Food Science or a related field. Master, an asset.
- Three to ten years of experience in food product development.
- Good skills in project management and IT tools.
- Ability to meet tight timeline and work under pressure.
- Ability to work cross-functionally.
- Experience in plant-based and dairy products, an asset.
- Experience of manufacturing scale up (bench scale to pilot scale and full manufacturing).
- Experience in personnel management, an asset.
- Flexibility to travel in US-Canada (10-20%).
- Bilingualism required French and English (written and spoken).
About us
Danone Canada is the largest B Corp certified company in the country, committed to meeting the highest standards of social and environmental performance, accountability, and transparency.
With head offices in Boucherville and Toronto, we bring together over 500 passionate employees around a common mission To bring health through nutrition to as many people as possible. Year after year, Danone is recognized as one of Canada's Top 100 Employers for its forward-thinking work environment and has received the Women in Governance Parity certification for our commitment to gender equality in the workplace.
Our iconic brands include Activia, Oikos, Silk, International Delight, and many others. One Planet. One Health BY YOU! (Engage with Danone for the planet and health.)
At Danone, we value diversity in all its forms and believe that an inclusive environment fosters innovation and collaboration. We encourage applications from everyone and offer accommodations upon request to support everyone's success.
About Danone
Danone is a leading global food and beverage company operating in three health-focused, fast-growing, and on-trend Categories: Essential Dairy & Plant-Based products, Waters, and Specialized Nutrition.
With a long-standing mission of bringing health through food to as many people as possible, Danone aims to inspire healthier and more sustainable eating and drinking practices while committing to achieve measurable nutritional, social, societal, and environment impact.
Danone has defined its “Renew” strategy to restore growth, competitiveness, and value creation for the long-term. With almost 90,000 employees, and products sold in over 120 markets, Danone generated €27.6 billion in sales in 2023. Danone’s portfolio includes leading international brands (Actimel, Activia, Alpro, Aptamil, Danette, Danio, Danonino, evian, Nutricia, Nutrilon, and Volvic, among others) as well as strong local and regional brands (including AQUA, Blédina, Bonafont, Cow & Gate, Mizone, Oikos and Silk).
Listed on Euronext Paris and present on the OTCQX platform via an ADR (American Depositary Receipt) program, Danone is a component stock of leading sustainability indexes including the ones managed by Moody’s and Sustainalytics, as well as MSCI ESG Indexes, FTSE4Good Index Series, Bloomberg Gender Equality Index, and Access to Nutrition Index. Danone’s ambition is to be B CorpTM certified at a global level in 2025.
Product Developper
Top Benefits
About the role
About The Job The Product Developer will be responsible for developing, implementing, launching and post-launch of the projects under his/her responsibility (renovation, innovation and / or cost / quality of projects), ensuring excellence in execution. This position involves the implementation of pilot tests, quantitative analysis and monitoring as well as the coordination of industrial production tests in order to manage and support project launches. The chosen candidate must be able to represent the interest of R&I in the various projects of the company.
Key Responsibilities
- Define the development plan for new products according to the objectives, costs and deadlines set in the project brief;
- Collaborate closely with Marketing to generate innovation within its category;
- Manage projects according to specific needs and as per the methodology defined by Danone;
- Act as the R&I representative within each project team and ensure project follow-up using R&I tools;
- Develop formulas and processes taking into account the requirements of other functions, such as Regulatory Affairs, Quality, production, etc.;
- Design and follow pilot tests, organize tasting sessions with Marketing and draw conclusions and recommendations for the next steps;
- Industrialize new products with collaboration of engineering and production departments.
The annual base salary range for this position is $72,000 to $100,000 CAD. The final salary offered will be determined by factors such as relevant experience and qualifications, internal equity and external market conditions.
Danone Canada also offers a competitive short-term incentive bonus and a comprehensive benefits package, including group insurance, group retirement plans, wellbeing account, flexible time off, true hybrid work environment, paid parental leave, and other attractive options.
As part of our commitment to transparency in our hiring practices, we may use AI-enabled tools at certain stages of the recruitment process. However, all final hiring decisions are made by people.
This posting is for an existing vacancy.
About You
- Bachelor's degree in Food Science or a related field. Master, an asset.
- Three to ten years of experience in food product development.
- Good skills in project management and IT tools.
- Ability to meet tight timeline and work under pressure.
- Ability to work cross-functionally.
- Experience in plant-based and dairy products, an asset.
- Experience of manufacturing scale up (bench scale to pilot scale and full manufacturing).
- Experience in personnel management, an asset.
- Flexibility to travel in US-Canada (10-20%).
- Bilingualism required French and English (written and spoken).
About us
Danone Canada is the largest B Corp certified company in the country, committed to meeting the highest standards of social and environmental performance, accountability, and transparency.
With head offices in Boucherville and Toronto, we bring together over 500 passionate employees around a common mission To bring health through nutrition to as many people as possible. Year after year, Danone is recognized as one of Canada's Top 100 Employers for its forward-thinking work environment and has received the Women in Governance Parity certification for our commitment to gender equality in the workplace.
Our iconic brands include Activia, Oikos, Silk, International Delight, and many others. One Planet. One Health BY YOU! (Engage with Danone for the planet and health.)
At Danone, we value diversity in all its forms and believe that an inclusive environment fosters innovation and collaboration. We encourage applications from everyone and offer accommodations upon request to support everyone's success.
About Danone
Danone is a leading global food and beverage company operating in three health-focused, fast-growing, and on-trend Categories: Essential Dairy & Plant-Based products, Waters, and Specialized Nutrition.
With a long-standing mission of bringing health through food to as many people as possible, Danone aims to inspire healthier and more sustainable eating and drinking practices while committing to achieve measurable nutritional, social, societal, and environment impact.
Danone has defined its “Renew” strategy to restore growth, competitiveness, and value creation for the long-term. With almost 90,000 employees, and products sold in over 120 markets, Danone generated €27.6 billion in sales in 2023. Danone’s portfolio includes leading international brands (Actimel, Activia, Alpro, Aptamil, Danette, Danio, Danonino, evian, Nutricia, Nutrilon, and Volvic, among others) as well as strong local and regional brands (including AQUA, Blédina, Bonafont, Cow & Gate, Mizone, Oikos and Silk).
Listed on Euronext Paris and present on the OTCQX platform via an ADR (American Depositary Receipt) program, Danone is a component stock of leading sustainability indexes including the ones managed by Moody’s and Sustainalytics, as well as MSCI ESG Indexes, FTSE4Good Index Series, Bloomberg Gender Equality Index, and Access to Nutrition Index. Danone’s ambition is to be B CorpTM certified at a global level in 2025.