Manager, Biomass Technology, Georgian Bay South Shore (Angus)

This position is based out of Stayner, ON. What you’ll be doing

Biomass Processing Platforms&Product Program Support

Own the technical delivery for biomass processing and smoking-technology initiatives supporting GRINDZ (milled/infused) and pre-roll product formats (including cigarette-style pre-rolls). Develop, optimize, and standardize flavour delivery systems and infusion processes (for example spray/coating approaches) for milled and pre-roll biomass, including dosing strategy, homogeneity targets, process windows, cleaning SOP requirements, and retention of key aroma organoleptic attributes through shelf life (volatiles management, moisture control, packaging compatibility).Develop biomass optimization approaches (for example particle size shape control, conditioning recon, expansion, sifting filtration, and blend strategies) to improve yield, quality, and consistency while improving throughput and manufacturability (cycle time, changeover complexity, rework, and loss drivers) for pre-roll and milled inputs.Lead development of biomass refinement technologies that improve pre-roll performance and consumer experience, including filling power, draw resistance, burn rate ash behavior, harshness perception, and flavour delivery, while evaluating reconstituted and/or enhanced filling power inputs where feasible.Lead stability and shelf-life workstreams for milled infused products and pre-roll inputs, including packaging interactions, storage condition mapping, scalping permeation risk, and fast-fail screening. Evaluate formulation and process levers that improve stability and sensory consistency, including humectants stabilizers and controlled-release approaches (for example encapsulation).Drive harshness reduction and related smoking technologies through formulation and process levers and evidence-based evaluation methods; translate findings into manufacturable specifications and controls. Tech Transfer, Scale-up&Process Development

Lead tech transfer from R&D to Operations for biomass processing, infusion, and pre-roll input technologies by building integrated transfer plans that cover prototype readiness, sensory analytical evidence, capacity and risk assessment, equipment and tooling needs, training, and validation verification inputs. Define and document CPPs, CQAs, sampling plans, and production readiness criteria for platform processes and materials.Plan and run pilot and line trials; document parameters and results, analyze outcomes, implement approved changes with Operations and Quality, and support training of staff on new/updated processes as required. Support capacity analyses (rates, yields, downtime drivers) and translate trial learnings into practical scale-up recommendations (labour, time, loss drivers) and implementation plans.Assist Engineering with selection, installation, and qualification of process equipment and room modifications supporting infusion, blending, conditioning, and/or reconstitution approaches, as needed. Troubleshoot production problems and/or product issues; provide technical support for deviations, investigations, and change controls within scope, including stability, biomass-input and conditioning driven issues.Provide launch support during first production runs hypercare, monitor key process and quality indicators, and lead continuous improvement actions that reduce cost, improve yield throughput, and strengthen product consistency over time. Serve as the Chemistry&Technology workstream lead on cross-functional project teams: capture and drive closure of technical action items, provide timelines, and risk decision updates, and recommend strategy trade-offs required for product integrity, manufacturability, and launch readiness. Serve as primary technical representative in discussions with vendors, service providers, and contract manufacturers, ensuring product development and specification interests are prioritized.Technical Leadership, Execution&Documentation

Provide technical direction, prioritization, and coaching to junior staff supporting these workstreams; ensure safe execution, high-quality outputs, and strong data integrity. Personally execute and/or directly support experimental work, characterization runs (PSD moisture water activity, bulk density flow proxies), and production trial sampling as required.Build study protocols, timelines, and concise readouts; maintain decision logs and communicate recommendations to stakeholders. Create and maintain platform documentation (SOPs, work instructions, batch training record inputs, and change-control documentation) to enable repeatable execution and audit-ready traceability.Use required enterprise systems as applicable (QMS document control deviations change control ERP routings BOMs and lab manufacturing systems) to ensure traceability, accuracy, and inspection readiness. Coordinate lab activities related to equipment maintenance calibration, inventory readiness, purchasing support, and safety.You’ll need to have

Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry, Materials Science, Pharmaceutical Sciences, Food Science, Chemical Engineering, or a related technical discipline; advanced degree is an asset. 7+ years of relevant experience in product development and applied R&D within consumer goods manufacturing (cannabis tobacco nicotine flavour fragrance food pharma or similarly regulated environments). Highly desired

Experience with cannabis biomass processing and/or pre-roll manufacturing is highly preferred; understanding of cannabis materials and variability is a strong asset. Demonstrated history of taking technologies from bench prototype through pilot trials to commercial production (multiple cycles preferred), including clear technical communication cross-functional alignment, and delivery of production-ready specs SOPs and training inputs.Strong understanding of inhalable product performance drivers and how to influence them through formulation and process levers (harshness reduction sensory balance moisture management burn draw behavior, storage effects), translating consumer sensory feedback into measurable specifications. Experience designing and executing stability and packaging interaction studies is a strong asset; alternatively, demonstrated ability to quickly build fit-for-purpose stability strategies and translate outcomes into practical specifications and controls.Hands‑on familiarity with biomass preparation and refinement (milling particle size blending homogeneity conditioning recon sifting filtration densification filling power concepts) or closely analogous particulate solids processing. Experience with evidence-based product evaluation methods: structuredsensory screening fit-for-purpose analytical testing (moisture water activity PSD bulk density flow), and correlation of lab metrics to product experience.Working knowledge of GMP principles and strong documentation practices (SOPs batch training records change control inputs). Demonstrated ability to lead through influence: aligning Product Development Operations QA QC and Engineering around decisions trade-offs and timelines. Proficiency with Microsoft Office Excel PowerPoint Word; familiarity with ERP and QMS document control systems is an asset.Salary&Benefits

Salary range: $110,000 - $130,000 (Stayner, Ontario) per year. This role may be eligible for bonus incentive compensation or other variable pay in accordance with applicable company plans. EEO Statement

We are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive work environment, and we welcome and encourage applications from people with disabilities and people with diverse backgrounds identities and cultures. For candidates with disabilities, accommodations are available upon request in all phases of the selection process.

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