Exceldor Cooperative is looking for an experienced and results-driven person to join the Research & Development department at their Hanover, Ontario location. Reporting to the Director of R&D, the incumbent will independently manage research and development projects related to the design of new products, the improvement of existing products and the optimization of product processes.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Organizes, directs, and coordinates multidisciplinary project teams according to the company’s priorities
• Ensures that project updates are communicated to different stakeholders
• Develops new product formulation based on company strategy
• Ensures that product specifications are sustainable and meet the target and that timelines are met
• Conducts laboratory tests, coordinates, and conducts production tests
• Facilitate research and development projects at various facilities including our Blumenort Manitoba processing plant
• Solves product development issues
• Research and meet external resources (supplies, research centre, etc.) to evaluate and recommend new supplier’s ingredients and concepts
• Analyzes results, prepares technical reports, and makes recommendations
• Leads the organization and operation of the internal sensory evaluation panel
• Ensures that the start-up of the product corresponds to the specifications and is responsible for a least 5 productions or until the operations are stable
• Maintain effective communications with consumers and suppliers on issues related to food safety and resolve complaints/problem issues
• Assist Quality Assurance and Operations personnel during complaint investigations to identify areas of improvement
• Conducts constant market watch
• Other duties as assigned

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE & COMPETENCY REQUIREMENTS:

• Bachelor of Science and Food Technology, Food Engineering, Process/Industrial Engineering, Microbiology, Nutrition, Dietetics and/or Relevant Experience
• Five (5) years of product development experience in the agri-food industry, including experience in project management. Experience in the meat industry is an asset
• In-depth knowledge of CFIA processes, ingredients, laws, and standards (labelling, recipe formulation, meat cut nomenclature, etc.)
• In-depth knowledge of the best food product development methods
• Experience in the development of process poultry products
• Culinary experience/training is an asset
• Basics nutrition knowledge
• Must possess strong interpersonal, communication, and analytical skills
• The successful candidate will be organized and results oriented
• Able to exercise timely and good judgment in day-to-day business decisions

ABOUT EXCELDOR COOPERATIVE:
Exceldor Cooperative is the exclusive manufacturer and marketer of BUTTERBALL branded products in Canada. Famous for BUTTERBALL turkeys, Exceldor Cooperative has brought a range of innovative products to market including Turkey Bacon, Turkey Franks and an array of high-quality deli items.

Each of us at Exceldor cooperative has a single purpose : excelling in the poultry industry. Every day. And at every level.