Confectionery Specialist Jobs in Fenwick, Ontario, Canada
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Fenwick, Ontario, Canada
Confectionary Specialist
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About the role
Status: This posting is for an existing vacancy.
Pay Range: The expected annual base salary range for this role is CAD $60,000 - $80,000 DOE
Job Summary
Reporting to the Senior Director of Manufacturing, the Confectionery Specialist is responsible for driving the commercialization of new chocolate and gummy products from formulation development to scale up and commercial manufacturing. The Confectionery Specialist role is dynamic, fast-paced, multidisciplinary, and collaborative. The successful candidate will independently develop best-in-class cannabis confections to support Tilray Brands’ position as a top cannabis company in Canada and internationally.
Role and Responsibilities
Product Development and Optimization: Lead the development of new chocolate and gummy products from prototype to launch-ready optimized product. Independently develop product formulations, manage sensory and stability studies, and establish relationships with ingredient suppliers to discover best-in-class ingredients. Lead product cost optimization initiatives.
Manufacturing Process Development: Lead manufacturing process improvements for existing products and support the development and optimization of new manufacturing processes. Support technology transfers for new products from R&D to commercial manufacturing by training manufacturing personnel and conducting manufacturing process validations.
QA/QC Support: Create manufacturing process SOPs, manufacturing batch records, product specifications, validation protocols, and stability protocols. Initiate change controls for documentation updates and collaborate with QA in investigations.
New Product Innovation: Independently and collaboratively develop new product concepts within the cannabis confections domain. Conduct market research to understand the competitive landscape including consumer trends and preferences.
Qualifications
5+ years of experience in a confectionery, chemistry and/or food scientist role Post secondary education in confectionery, chemistry and/or food science. Relevant experience may be considered in lieu of education requirements. Experience developing confections including but not limited to chocolates and gummies Experience working in a commercial food manufacturing plant Practical knowledge of Good Manufacturing Practices and Canadian food regulations Demonstrated ability to independently lead product development tasks including product development and optimization, manufacturing process development, product/process troubleshooting, and project management Demonstrated strong technical writing ability Comfortable working in a fast-paced environment with tight deadlines Enjoys continuous learning, strives to become the subject matter expert for a variety of products/processes, and proactively develops solutions to problems Familiarity with cannabis science and the Cannabis Regulations desirable but not required Familiarity with writing product documents for Health Canada
Total Rewards
At Tilray Brands, we recognize the importance of comprehensive total rewards. We provide: Vacation Time & Paid Personal Time Off Extended Health, Dental & Vision Benefits Health Care Spending Account Cannabis Benefits & Employee Discounts Performance Based Incentives Employee & Family Assistance Program Growth and Internal Mobility Opportunities
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About Tilray
Tilray Brands, Inc. (Nasdaq: TLRY and TSX: TLRY) is a leading global cannabis-lifestyle and consumer packaged goods company with operations in Canada, the United States, Europe, Australia, and Latin America that is changing people's lives for the better – one person at a time – by inspiring and empowering the worldwide community to live their very best life by providing them with products that meet the needs of their mind, body, and soul and invoke a sense of wellbeing. Tilray's mission is to be the trusted partner for its patients and consumers by providing them with a cultivated experience and health and well-being through high-quality, differentiated brands and innovative products. A pioneer in cannabis research, cultivation, and distribution, Tilray's unprecedented production platform supports over 20 brands in over 20 countries, including comprehensive cannabis offerings, hemp-based foods, and alcoholic beverages.
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