Research & Development Manager

at  Canadian Executive Search Group Inc

QUALIFICATIONS

• Education: Bachelor’s degree or diploma in Food Science, Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, or a related technical field.

EXPERIENCE:

• 5-7 years in food product development, with at least 3 years in a leadership or managerial role.
• Proven success in leading R&D projects and launching products to market.
• Experience in industrial factory settings is an asset.

SKILLS:

• Strong project management, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, SAP, and SharePoint.
• Knowledge of food regulations and safety standards (e.g., HACCP, FSMA, Organic, Kosher).
• Experience with budgeting and resource management.
  If you are interested, please send your updated resume to anam@canadianexecutivesearch.com

• Lead the R&D team in exploring new product categories, trends, and growth opportunities aligned with strategic goals.
• Manage the full product development lifecycle, including design, scale-up, testing, and commercialization.
• Prepare and support factory trials for new product and process launches.
• Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to define and communicate project design criteria.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives at both factory and laboratory levels.
• Mentor and train the R&D team, setting performance goals and addressing knowledge gaps.
• Build and maintain relationships with external partners, such as universities, research institutes, and industry experts.
• Create, evaluate, and maintain technical documentation, including recipes and processing instructions.
• Facilitate technical training for supervisors and supporting roles with a focus on process optimization.