R&D Product Developer – Food Manufacturing (Bakery Focus) …, Milton

R&D; Food Product Developer / Food Scientist Food Manufacturing (Bakery and Desert Focus) | MILTON (100% on site) | 80-97K Location: Milton, ON (100% On-site) Industry: Food Manufacturing Baked Goods & Innovation Interview process: 3 interviews (including a PI Cognitive test + a technical assessment/demo in a lab) Qualifications & Experience Must live within 40 minutes from Milton (or be able to relocate before the start date) 510 years of Product Development and R&D; experience in food manufacturing IS A MUST Strong experience in CPG or food production environments is a MUST Bakery or baked goods experience (pastry, batters, fillings, etc.) Proven experience with plant trials and product scale-up is required Post-secondary education in Food Science, Culinary, or related field (international credentials accepted) Key Responsibilities Develop and reformulate baked and frozen food products for retail and foodservice Create and maintain formulations, specifications, SOPs, and product documentation Prepare product costing, nutrition facts, and ingredient declarations Lead and execute plant trials independently, ensuring successful scale-up to production Conduct lab/kitchen testing and troubleshoot formulation and processing issues Source and evaluate ingredients, packaging, and processing methods Ensure compliance with food safety, regulatory, and certification requirements Collaborate cross-functionally with Production, FSQA, Purchasing, Sales, and Marketing Monitor consumer trends and innovation opportunities to support product strategy Key Skills & Attributes Robust hands-on formulation and problem-solving abilities Ability to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced environment Excellent communication and cross-functional collaboration skills Detail-oriented with strong organizational capability Passion for baking and food innovation is essential Working Environment Fully on-site role in Milton, ON Mix of office work, R&D; lab/kitchen, and production floor exposure Standard hours: Monday Friday Flexibility required for plant trials (early starts or extended hours, with time adjusted accordingly) Compensation & Benefits Salary: 80,000 $97,000 (flexible for strong candidates) No bonus structure Full benefits package: 100% employer-paid health, dental, and vision coverage RRSP matching up to 4% $1,500 annual wellness/professional development fund Safety shoe reimbursement Apply on Kit Job: kitjob.ca/job/2ocoms