Scientist - Product Development

Position Title: Scientist - Product Development
Position Type: Regular - Full-Time
Position Location: Florenceville Main
Grade: Grade 04
Requisition ID: 35345
About the role
Working within the North American product development team and in partnership with the commercial teams, this role will be accountable for technical project management and project execution to contribute to the Canadian business growth. The role provides technical leadership within project teams, across functions, and with stakeholders.
Core Accountabilities/Outcomes :
Technical Expertise

• Manage multiple product development projects from conception to commercialization
• Develop new product concepts and prototypes
• Translate project objectives into experimental design and provide experimental/project conclusions, summaries and recommendations
• Develop and implement all product documents, specifications and related technical costing information
• Assist in the development and completion of project timelines
• Coordinate and oversee plant scale tests
• Communicate plant scale test objectives, special needs, accept/reject criteria to plant representatives and assure the objectives of the test are met
• Assist in process optimization projects and problem resolution with Technical Services, Operations, Engineering, QA and other departments as assigned
• Evaluate and adjust product and manufacturing cost parameters to meet operational and sales objectives

Suppliers and Customers:

• Interface with customers, suppliers and co-packers, as required, to meet Department and Company objectives:
• Leads or supports assigned projects at co-packers
• Realizes customer needs by developing new concepts or product improvement opportunities, prototypes and products
• Coordinates raw material sourcing, evaluation and improvement activities with suppliers
• Assists Sales and Marketing in developing and delivering effective customer presentations and training

Qualification

• Minimum of 3 years of demonstrated successful experience in food product development or food science
• B.Sc. or M.Sc. in Food Science or related field

Skills

• Strong communication, interpersonal, organizational skills with an aptitude for creativity, innovation and ability to resolve challenges.
• Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively and manage timelines
• Project management skills and experience completing projects in tight timelines using good experimental design techniques and practices.
• Organized and detail-oriented, with excellent record keeping skills
• Ability to work independently
• Knowledge of food plant, process and equipment
• Knowledge of GMP, HACCP, Food Safety, Product Development Cycle
• Knowledge of food preparation, consumer product testing, sensory testing and manufacturing operations procedures.
• Sound knowledge of food ingredients, and the interaction with processing and packaging.
• Working knowledge of general mathematics and scientific weights and measures.
• Ability to perform mathematical calculations and utilize statistical techniques to analyze and present data.

About McCain.
At McCain, we're feeding the world: from French fries to cakes, we contribute to the important role food plays in people's lives. That's why we're dedicated to ensuring our core values-Family, Authentic, Trusted, and Quality-shine through every day. As a privately owned family company with over 60 years of experience, a presence in more than 160 countries, and a global team of 22,000 people, our values and culture are at the heart of everything we do. We believe that we can work together, along with our business and community partners, to bring sustainable growth and positive change today, tomorrow, and for generations to come. Join us and see how you can MAKE IT at McCain!
Leadership Principles.
Our principles, each with related practices, guide our actions across the organization. Together, they address how McCain interacts with our customers and employees, and how we work as individuals and collectively to find success. While each role adheres to the Leadership Principles, individual roles may focus more on a specific principle or principles.
We are customer obsessed. Customers are our starting point. By understanding their needs and leveraging data and consumer insights, we drive mutual success.
We think big and plan ahead. Through ambition, curiosity, and smart risks, we can accomplish goals, refine processes, and innovate to scale success.
We bring out the best in our people. We create safe spaces for our people so that trust and empowerment come naturally. Inclusion is about listening first, showing humility, and working together.
We act like owners. Together, we clear obstacles and do the work that makes us all successful and proud to be part of McCain.
The McCain experience.
We are McCain: this statement is about our power collectively and our importance individually-your impact is a significant part of the business. Our winning culture focuses on authenticity and trust so we can always bring out the best in our people. Here, you have the opportunity to learn, grow, and thrive while being yourself. Join our team to see why we're better together.
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Compensation Package : $69,700.00 - $93,000.00 CAD annually + bonus eligibility
The above reflects the target compensation range for the position at the time of posting. Hiring compensation will be determined based on experience, skill set, education/training, and other organizational needs.
Benefits : At McCain, we're on a mission to create a winning culture that puts employee safety and wellbeing at the heart of what we do, every day. We understand and appreciate that each person's needs are unique and ensure our benefits & wellbeing programs reflect that. Employees are eligible for the following benefits: health coverage (medical, dental, vision, prescription drug), retirement savings benefits, and leave support including medical, family and bereavement. Wellbeing programs include vacation and holidays, company-supported volunteering time, and mental health resources. Coverages are aligned to country, provincial and state governing plans and can vary by work level, location and nature of the role. Additional benefit details available during the application process.
Your well-being matters to us, and we're here to provide you with the necessary resources to support you in being your best self at work - and at home.
McCain Foods is an equal opportunity employer. We see value in ensuring we have a diverse, antiracist, inclusive, merit-based, and equitable workplace. As a global family-owned company we are proud to reflect the diverse communities around the world in which we live and work. We recognize that diversity drives our creativity, resilience, and success and makes our business stronger.
McCain is an accessible employer. If you require an accommodation throughout the recruitment process (including alternate formats of materials or accessible meeting rooms), please let us know and we will work with you to meet your needs.
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Job Family: Research & Development
Division: Global Research and Development
Department: Canada RD
Location(s): CA - Canada : New Brunswick : Florenceville-Bristol
Company: McCain Foods (Canada)