As the Product Development Manager, you’ll lead the Edible Product Development Team, overseeing internal and external initiatives from concept to commercialization. This role is ideal for someone with experience in food, beverage, cannabis, cosmetics, or pharmaceutical manufacturing and deep knowledge of Consumer Packaged Goods (CPG). Our global cannabinoid client is committed to advancing cannabis research, hiring talented people who thrive on solving difficult problems, helping to shape this highly innovative industry.
You’ll collaborate across departments, manage multidisciplinary projects, and drive innovation in edible cannabis formats. Strong communication, organizational, and leadership skills are essential.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree in science or related discipline (graduate degree preferred).
• 5+ years in product development within CPG (cannabis experience is an asset).
• 4+ years of direct team management experience.
• Experience in food, beverage, cosmetic, cannabis, or pharmaceutical manufacturing.
• Valid passport and ability to travel within North America and EU.
• Strong knowledge of regulatory requirements for CPG and cannabis derivative products.
• Experience with LIMS/ERP systems (SAP, Salesforce a plus).
• Familiarity with QMS: Change Controls, CAPAs, DMS.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Projects).
• Independent, collaborative, and highly organized team player.
  Interested? Follow the instructions to Apply NOW to submit an up-to-date resume and covering letter summarizing qualifications and experience to support your application.
  Questions? Call 705-408-0313 for more information.
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  About ManpowerGroup, Parent Company of: Manpower, Experis, Talent Solutions, and Jefferson Wells. ManpowerGroup® (NYSE: MAN), the leading global workforce solutions company, helps organizations transform in a fast-changing world of work by sourcing, assessing, developing, and managing the talent that enables them to win. We develop innovative solutions for hundreds of thousands of organizations every year, providing them with skilled talent while finding meaningful, sustainable employment for millions of people across a wide range of industries and skills. Our expert family of brands – Manpower, Experis, Talent Solutions, and Jefferson Wells – creates substantial value for candidates and clients across more than 75 countries and territories and has done so for over 70 years. We are recognized consistently for our diversity - as a best place to work for Women, Inclusion, Equality and Disability and in 2022 ManpowerGroup was named one of the World’s Most Ethical Companies for the 13th year - all confirming our position as the brand of choice for in-demand talent.
  Job Type: Fixed term contract
  Contract length: 14 months
  Pay: $90,000.00-$120,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Casual dress
• Company events
• Dental care
• Extended health care
• On-site parking
• Paid time off

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Stayner, ON: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Application question(s):

• Do you have experience in product management / product development with CPG (Consumer Packaged Goods)?
• Have you or do you work in one the preferred industries (Cannabis, Food, Beverage, Cosmetic or Pharma)?
• Do you hold a valid passport and can you travel within North America and EU?

Education:

• Bachelor’s Degree (required)

Work Location: In perso

THIS ROLE OFFERS

• $90,000 – $120,000/year
• Immediate access to full benefits
• Vacation entitlement
• 14-month contract
• Collaboration with top industry professionals
• On-site work at a state-of-the-art manufacturing facility in Stayner, ON