Project Manager - Innovation and Development

Salary :

Activity area : Consumer goods

Post category : Sales

Province : Quebec

Region : Laval

Recruiter : Richard Portelance

Contact us : rportelance@stratoexec.ca

Job description :

Your mission within the Research and Development team:

Under the supervision of the Quality and R&D Manager, the incumbent is responsible for managing food product innovation and development projects, from conception through to product launch.

Your responsibilities as Project Manager - Innovation and Development :

• Project management: Lead and coordinate product development initiatives, planning and executing all stages of the process through to launch and production, while respecting time and cost targets.
• Innovation: Design food products that meet quality standards, regulatory requirements and customer demands, while respecting product costs.
• Cross-functional collaboration: Work closely with the R&D, production and sales teams to ensure smooth integration of new products into the existing portfolio, in line with corporate objectives.
• Testing and analysis: Plan and carry out product and/or raw material tests, analyze the data obtained, interpret the results of sensory studies and market analyses to continually improve products and anticipate market trends.
• Documentation management: Ensure the drafting of technical reports, product specifications, compliance guides and maintain complete documentation of development processes in accordance with industry standards.
• Production support: Assist production with new products and production issues. Work on continuous product improvement, cost reduction and implementation of processes facilitating the production of products manufactured in the plant.
• Comply with industry GHP (Good Hygiene Practices) / GMP (Good Manufacturing Practices).
• Perform all other related tasks.

Come and meet new challenges and share your passion!

Skills and qualifications :

• DEC in process and food quality technology or university degree in food science or related field
• 5 years' experience in a similar position
• Knowledge of several types of products and processes
• Ability to work in a refrigerated environment
• Fluency in French (oral and written)
• Good knowledge of MS Office software
• Knowledge of Genesis (an asset)
• Knowledge of SAP (an asset)

Some additional assets:

• Strong project management skills with proven ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously
• Analytical and advanced problem-solving skills
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to work effectively as part of a team
• In-depth knowledge of food industry regulations and food safety standards
• Orientation towards quality work/service
• Excellent management of priorities
• Autonomy
• Rigorous