Research & Development Lead

at  RDJ Bakeries

Job Posting:
At RDJ Bakeries, we are a well-established leader in the cracker manufacturing industry, recognized across Canada and globally for our exceptional quality products. Our diverse team reflects our commitment to fostering an inclusive workplace where every voice is valued, and our shared passion for excellence and innovation drives everything we do—from our state-of-the-art production processes to our collaborative culture.
Apply now to the Research & Development Lead position on our growing R&D team and be a part of our exciting journey!

QUALIFICATIONS

• Knowledge and experience working in a bakery environment preferred.
• Must be able to multi-task.
• Must be a team player, have good organizational skills and the ability to work with minimal supervision, and possess a safety-first approach to work.
• Detail oriented
• Basic math skills
• Basic computer and MS Office skills.
• Must be able to work a flexible work schedule including overtime and have dependable attendance.
• Strong oral and written communication.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Standing involved.
• May repeat the same movement.
• Often wear safety equipment such as gloves, hair nets, steel toed safety shoes/boots and beard nets.
• Ability to bend or twist their body.
• Must be able to lift up to 50lbs.

JOB PURPOSE

The R&D Lead oversees all activities directly relating to the activities of R&D trials and maintain and organized profiles.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

The associate’s primary functions and responsibilities are as follows:

• Co-ordinate and supervise full scale production testing to validate new and revised formulations, production parameters and processes.
• Maintain mixer, sheeter, oven profiles for existing products and new products, in co-ordination with Processing Specialist Manager.
• Liaise between with Supply chain and Production to schedule the trial, review raw materials required for the trials.
• Co-ordinate between R&D and Production to provide all the oven, sheeter, Dough parameters
• Monitor and document all the activities during the trial, including weighing, dough checks, dough at the oven and sheeter.
• Perform breakage and analyze if parameters are met with existing profiles.
• Responsible for daily management and support for the team to achieve operational success.
• Monitor time and attendance and ensure compliance with Company Procedures.
• Approve the vacation requests.
• Carry out incident, accident and non-conformity investigations and associated reporting and action closure.
• Issue disciplinary action when needed.
• Perform other assigned duties.
• Follow Health and Safety rules and regulations.
• Must follow Good Manufacturing Practices, Food Safety, and Food Defense guidelines.
• Comply with all Company policies and procedures.