Glad to meet you. We are Taste of Nature Foods Inc. (TONFI), working hard to bring healthy snacks to the masses. Proudly Canadian, our company has blossomed over the last 30 years developing healthy snacks for our primary brand, Taste of Nature, sold in over thirty countries around the globe, as well as our significant private label and contract manufacturing businesses. We are rapidly growing across all segments and were recently recognized by The Globe and Mail as one of Canadas Top Growing Companies 2024 and certified as a Great Place to Work this is an exciting time for our company!Were looking to enhance our team by welcoming a new Product Developer to the R&D team, reporting to the R&D and Regulatory Manager. Collectively, we have launched over 150 new SKUs in the past 3 years and developed over 500 ingredient/product formulas - this is a dynamic and fast-paced role, critical for the future of TONFIs growth.The role:Ideate, innovate, replicate, and produce exceptional new products.Formulate new products with consideration to equipment capability, nutritional profile, regulatory compliance, cost, and sensory targets.Own the product development process from ideation to commercialization, including bench top development, plant trials, first productions, and ongoing optimization. Refine existing formulations, finding operational efficiencies when possible.Stay on top of food trends, new ingredients, and manufacturing processes.Evaluate and record results from lab work, plant trials, and production in an organized manner.Assist in ingredient sourcing and oversee ingredient approvals and substitutions when needed.Develop customer R&D samples and manage shipping to customers.Lead plant trials and first production runs in collaboration with the operations team, quality team, and production staff. Develop and maintain detailed production procedures.Maintain database on ingredients, formulation, and nutritional specifications utilizing Genesis R&D software.Provide support for all areas of research and development including the nutrition facts table, specifications, and claims, which adhere to Canadian, U.S. and international regulatory requirements.Assist in ensuring packaging is compliant, including internal review and assisting in the management of external regulatory resources. Flexibility to attend early morning and/or late-night trials and first production as needed.The Perfect Fit:Medium-sized companies thrill you because you know your work makes a massive impact. You are an initiative-taker with independence and plenty of energy. You have an innovative and enterprising spirit. You love being part of a team and seeing it achieve greater heights because of your input and guidance. You thrive on reaching goals, through execution, organization, and time management. You are enthusiastic about the food we eat, and you desperately want to play a role in the next wave of products that will make our snacking better.You offer: Minimum 5 years experience in Research & Development roles in a food manufacturing environment; snack bars, bakery or confectionary experience is preferred University Degree in Food Science or Nutrition-related discipline Working knowledge of Microsoft applications (Word, Excel, Outlook, etc.) and Genesis Software (familiarity with X3 (Sage) an asset) Ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously with quality and efficiency Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal Demonstrates initiative and is proactive True team player and positive contributor to our culture Ability to work effectively and collaboratively with cross-departmental teamsJob Type: Full-time, PermanentSalary: depending on experienceBenefits:Casual dressDental careExtended health careOn-site parkingSchedule:Monday to FridaySupplemental pay types:Bonus pay
Job Title
Product Developer