About Ya YA Foods:

Ya YA Foods is a dynamic and high-growth manufacturer of liquid food and unique beverages. With over 30 years’ experience, we have evolved into a versatile manufacturer and co-packer of a variety of low acid and high acid beverage and liquid food items. We are a family-owned Canadian business who prides itself in its proven track record of satisfying the needs of global multi-national customers. We are a solution provider for our customers, always striving to exceed expectations on innovation, quality, service, and speed to market. For further information about us, please check our website at yayafoods.com

A career at Ya YA FOODS will offer you the opportunity to…

• Build a career, not just have a job
• Work in a dynamic and high-growth company with very skilled professionals
• Become part of a teamwork focused culture
• Be a part of an organization that supports your future growth path

Reporting to: Product Formulation Leader

The Formulation Coordinator will play a key role in managing and supporting the formulation of products from concept to production. This position involves collaborating closely with process audits, quality assurance, regulatory, and production teams to ensure the successful creation and scaling of new products. The ideal candidate will be organized, detail-oriented, and passionate about food science and manufacturing processes.

Responsibilities

• Receive customer formulations and transfer to Ya YA format and obtain batch card approval from Ya YA Foods manager.

• Coordinate with customer to finalize and approve Ya YA batch sheets, product specification sheets, batch card, product specifications, and obtain all information prior to beginning trial.

• Collaborate with customer and the planning and account manager to schedule and verify trial production date 45 days from batch card approval.

• Schedule a trail minimum of 45 days from batch card approval.

• Collaborate with production teams to streamline and optimize the formulation processes for efficiency and quality.

• Coordinate and monitor the testing of new products and formulations, including sensory analysis.

• Collaborating with Cross functional team (such as Quality Assurance, Regulatory Affairs, and Production departments) to ensure alignment on project timelines, ingredient usage, and production requirements.

• Address any challenges or deviations in the formulation process and collaborate with the team to find solutions.

• Provide assistance and support to the customer during the trial production period.

• Compliance with all rules & policies regarding health safety, occupational safety, environmental safety, food safety, legal regulations, company requirements, etc.

• Compliance with the Company's Integrated Management Systems which includes, but is not limited to Production, Quality, Food Safety & GMP.

• Other duties as assigned.

Profile

• University degree in Food Science, Biology, Chemistry or life science related field is required
• 1+ years of experience in Food Manufacturing within a GMP environment is required
• Knowledge of food safety related legislation, standards, and regulations is an asset
• Good communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work effectively across multiple teams.
• Knowledge of industry trends, ingredient innovations, and consumer preferences is a plus.
• Familiarity with software tools for documentation and process tracking is preferred.
• In-depth understanding of overall business operations & customer needs
• Strong written and oral communications skills
• Strong analytical skills, organizational skills, and balanced decision-making skills required to manage projects
• NB: Successful candidates will be required to provide photo ID, banking details, a valid SIN number, and (if applicable) a valid work permit

Why Join Us

We believe that the key to creating and growing a successful business is by investing in our people—some of whom have been a part of our team for over 30-years. This is at the core of who we are, what we do, and how we grow our business—as a versatile, automated manufacturer and co-packer of a wide-variety of beverages and liquid food items. In our view, a happy team means a better workforce, a better product, and more satisfied customers.

Furthermore, we encourage different perspectives and celebrate diversity in our workforce. Where every employee has the opportunity to realize his or her full potential in a working environment that is supportive of everyone. Upon request, we will gladly provide accommodations to any candidate with a disability taking part in the selection process.