R&d Bakery Manager

Description:

Embassy Ingredients is seeking a dynamic R&D Bakery Manager to lead our innovative & growing bakery team in crafting extraordinary bakery products as well as developing team members to reach their full potential. As a crucial player in our culinary symphony, you will be the conductor of team development, and product creation.

Why join our Team?

• We work together like Cookies and Cream!
• Training and Development: weekly 1:1’s focused on career mentorship and advancement opportunities and opportunities to advance your skill set at offsite industry trainings
• Social Commitee events: Get ready for raffles, giveaways, annual holiday party, potlucks, barbecues and much more.
• RRSP Matching, Wellness Program and Health/Dental and Life Insurance Benefits
• Generous vacation to support WLB and a stand-out bonus plan

Responsibilities of your role:

• Supervise bakery product innovation, application, and sample compounding lab activities.
• Guide and inspire bakery technologists in product development endeavors.
• Lead department daily huddles, weekly 1:1s and our performance management process
• Spearhead the creation of new products, line extensions, and applications.
• Oversee the commercialization of products, from raw materials to upscale procedures.
• Optimize existing formulations and processes for cost reduction.
• Stay familiar with the resources, evaluate new raw materials, and keep up with industry literature.
• Manage deadlines for existing and new opportunities – keep your team inspired and on-track.
• Provide technical support to account managers, clients, QC, QA, and production.
• Support sales teams with pricing and technical documentation.
• Lead internal and external presentations of Embassy bakery products.
• Drive SR&ED and IRAP projects, showcasing our commitment to innovation.
• Maintain precise project notes, product formulas, and specifications within our computer system.

What you need to bring to Embassy:

• Bachelor’s degree in food science, chemical science or related field, or equivalent industry experience.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in product development in a related industry.
• Exceptional organizational and communication skills.
• Strong understanding of Microsoft products, familiarity with Microsoft CRM Dynamics and Business Central is an asset.
• Ability to develop and match bakery mixes or related products.
• Experience in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment with minimal supervision.
• Languages: English (French or Spanish is a benefit).