Cereal and Snacks Product Developer

Job Description

<p>Stephano Group Ltd. is a leading North American private label manufacturer specializing in high-quality cold cereal, hot cereal, bars, and snacks. We are dedicated to producing superior products that meet diverse consumer needs.</p><p>We are seeking a skilled Food Product Developer to join our dynamic team. The ideal candidate will be responsible for development and optimization of new and existing food products by collaborating with cross-functional teams and keeping up to date with market trends.</p><p><strong>Job Duties</strong></p><ul><li>Assists in the development and commercialization of new products & product improvement in alignment with company objectives and market demands.</li><li>Responsible for creating and updating documentation of recipes or formulas, production processes, and quality control measures.</li><li>Assists in development of new formulas based on evaluation of market research of trends and consumer preferences.</li><li>Participates and assists with experimental trials on products; collect and analyze data; maintain accurate trial documentation; provides recommendations.</li><li>Reverse engineer customer formulas based on company and customer feedback and requirements.</li><li>Maintains a clean and organized working environment adhering to all food safety programs and practices.</li><li>Responsible for ensuring all samples are created in line with the company’s food safety policies.</li><li>Assists with sourcing new ingredients, ensuring they meet the company’s food safety standards.</li><li>Responsible for management of sample inventory including packaging and shipping; organization of displays, and presentations.</li><li>Collaborate and communicate with cross functional teams; assists Production and Quality Assurance teams to resolve ingredients, formulas, process issues, and help manage process changes to maintain regulatory and quality standards.</li><li>Other duties as assigned by management.</li></ul><p><strong>Qualifications</strong></p><ul><li>Bachelor’s degree in food science</li><li>A minimum of 3 years of product development experience in Food Industry</li><li>Knowledge of ingredients functionality, product evaluation, manufacturing processes, and quality assurance principles.</li><li>Ability to build and sustain collaborative relationships and work effectively with cross functional teams</li><li>Adept in MS Office, including Outlook, Word, PowerPoint, Excel and other Company associated computer software and hardware applications associated with the position.</li><li>Strong organizational, planning, and time management skills.</li></ul><h3>Seniority level</h3><ul><li><h3>Seniority level</h3>Mid-Senior level</li></ul><h3>Employment type</h3><ul><li><h3>Employment type</h3>Full-time</li></ul><h3>Job function</h3><ul><li><h3>Job function</h3>Product Management and Marketing</li><li><h3>Industries</h3>Food and Beverage Manufacturing</li></ul><p>Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at Stephano Group Ltd. by 2x</p><h3>Sign in to set job alerts for “Product Developer” roles.</h3><h3>Product Developer, Apparel & Accessories</h3><p>Mississauga, Ontario, Canada CA$50,000.00-CA$55,000.00 2 weeks ago</p><h3>Software Engineer, Backend (All Levels / All Teams)</h3><h3>Software Developer Full Stack (Junior) 9063-1115</h3><h3>Product Manager, Content AI & Automation</h3><h3>Frontend Software Engineer (Remote - Canada)</h3><p>We’re unlocking community knowledge in a new way. Experts add insights directly into each article, started with the help of AI.</p>
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