Food Technologist

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Summary:

This is an individual contributor role in the Research and Development group. The scope of this role expands over multiple facets of R&D, but primarily focusing on business continuity projects, commercialization, process improvement and plant support.

 Primary Responsibilities

• Lead/support projects focusing on process development/optimization, productivity, and any business continuity initiatives from R&D standpoint within the sliced cakes category.
• Lead/support commercialization of new products and ensure post launch quality of products is maintained and/or improved.
• Collaborate with key stakeholders to ensure any change regarding Bill of Materials, Process Standards, and Formulations etc. is managed flawlessly through established procedures.
• Learn and adhere to company’s innovative Product Lifecycle Management program; as well learn and utilize other technical tools as required for the role.
• Ensure that technical knowledge of the baking industry is continually upgraded with emphasis being placed on processes, products, and ingredients.
• Adhere to plant safety policies and communicate any safety issues to the appropriate personnel.

Required Experience: 

• 1-3 years of experience in Food R&D. Previous experience with bakery, specifically frozen sweet baked goods category will be a plus.
• Commercialization experience on high-speed automated production lines will be plus.
• Minimum, Bachelor of Science (Food Science, Chemistry or related) or Bachelor of Engineering (Chemical, Biological or related) is required.
• Must be Creative, Go-getter and excellent Collaborator.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills (oral and written) are paramount.
• Flexibility to adapt to ever changing dynamics of the industry, as well as the organization which strives for continuous improvement of its products and processes.
• Infectious enthusiasm and commitment to adapt to organization’s mission of becoming World’s Greatest Baker.

Work environment and expectations:

• Required to work in Laboratory, Production floor and Office/desk.
• Must be flexible to occasionally work in off-shifts and/or weekends.
• Travel to sites within GTA area is required.  

FGF Brands is a leading North American bakery company with a specialized focus across all key bakery categories, including donuts, flatbreads, laminates, breads and rolls, cakes, alternate breads, and others. We bake our products in multiple facilities across Canada and the USA, conducting our business with integrity, contributing to our communities, and fostering a respectful culture. We are building a culture of success here, and it depends on our people striving for greatness and having the courage and commitment to getting better every day.

As we forge ahead in the transformation of our business, we are coming together as a united North American enterprise, rebuilding our asset base, adding significant new capacity, and focusing on the development of our people. These building blocks are essential to moving forward as a growth-focused, insights-driven, consumer-led company that will celebrate food and the central part that food plays in our life.

In compliance with Ontario’s Bill 190, we confirm that this posting represents a current, existing vacancy within our organization.

Disclaimer: The above describes the general responsibilities, required knowledge and skills.  Please keep in mind that other duties may be added or this description may be amended at any time.

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