R&D Project Manager

About Yourbarfactory

Yourbarfactory is a Quebec-based SME specializing in the agri-food industry. Since 2001, we've been creating and manufacturing customized, allergen-free cereal bars. The company is experiencing significant growth, both in North America and internationally.

Growth and happiness are our top priorities and an integral part of our DNA. Our management style is based on responsibility and autonomy. Our young, dynamic team comprises over 140 people from more than 30 different nationalities.

We offer many benefits: life insurance, dental insurance, group RRSP, on-site gym and numerous company events.

The job: R&D Recipe Formulation Manager

The R&D Recipe Formulation Manager will be responsible for developing and optimizing our products in line with our customers' needs.

Your responsibilities:

- Design and formulate products according to customer requirements and market trends

- Research and test new ingredients-Conduct technological and competitive intelligence in order to understand the market and detect opportunities for improvement or innovation, and submit recommendations.

- Manage production trials, analyze results and propose improvements

- Draft technical documents relating to products (recipe procedures, technical data sheets depending on country of sale).

- Check that samples sent to customers comply with agreed standards and requirements

- Ensure that all products developed comply with current regulations and customer requirements

- Carry out any other tasks related to the job, according to specific needs

What we expect from you :

- Autonomy and initiative

- Ability to work under pressure

- Excellent oral and written communication skills in French

- Developed sense of creativity and ability to think innovatively

- Ability to work closely with various teams

- Appetite for sweet products, particularly bar snacks

- High degree of autonomy and sense of priorities

- Ability to manage several files simultaneously while respecting priorities

Profile required:

- Bachelor's degree in food science or equivalent

- Knowledge of sweet processing ingredients and processes considered an asset

- Minimum of three (3) years' experience in agri-food manufacturing and product development

- Proficiency with Office suite and project management tools

Our R&D Recpe Formulation Manager is someone who is passionate about challenges, has excellent communication skills and is comfortable with results-oriented, autonomous management.

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