Bakery Technologist / Bakery Engineer
Toronto | careersen-wonderbrands.icims.com |
Job Posting:
Bakery Technologist / Process Engineer
Ready For a Tasty New Challenge?
Overview
The Bakery Technologist (Process Engineer) is responsible for providing technical expertise and support to Bakeries on a wide range of subjects, including: quality, waste management, production efficiency, product formulation and design, equipment set-up and productivity standards.
Additional tasks may include product development/improvement, ingredient evaluation and identifying cost-savings opportunities.
What Wonderbrands Offers:
• Wonderbrands believes in Home Grown Talent and accelerated career growth
• Competitive Compensation, Health, and Dental Benefits
• Pension plan with matching contribution
• Discount program that covers almost everything under the sun - Restaurants, gyms, shopping, etc.
Responsibilities
• Lead troubleshooting in facilities and work with manufacturing teams to reduce quality complaints through the optimization of processes and formulae.
• Investigate and resolve product variations by applying a scientific approach to the variables.
• Improve current processes through innovation and the testing of new technologies
• Become familiar with every aspect of process and equipment capability in order to distribute knowledge amongst all facilities.
• Provide training and technical support to plants to ensure products meet customer expectations. This will include providing direct training on new technologies and manufacturing processes.
• Identify and support cost savings measures through process optimization, ingredient substitutions and reductions, or formulae optimization.
• Work closely with PD, QA and Manufacturing to support new product launches as well as the development/improvement of existing products.
Requirements
• Post-Secondary education in the Sciences (Chemistry), Engineering or Food Science/Engineering degree;
• 3-5 years of Bakery Technical experience (knowledge of plant equipment, processes and ingredient functionality);
• Mechanical aptitude for understanding the limits of plant equipment (a strong asset)
• Strong analytical skills and fact-based decision making capability;
• Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to interact with all levels in a manufacturing environment (shop floor, supervisors, technical staff) as well as other departments (marketing, etc.);
• The ability to translate complex problems into simple language; and
• The ability to travel nationally and work flexible hours as required
• Some travel as required ~20% (coast to coast within Canada)
• Bilingual in French is an asset
What is the recipe for a great career at Wonderbrands
Wonderbrands is a leading Canadian bakery with 140 years of experience in baking packaged breads. We are the makers of Wonder Bread, Country Harvest, D’Italiano, Gadoua, and Casa Mendosa. We have a network of 12 Bakery Manufacturing facilities across Canada.
Wonderbrands, now part of the FGF Brands Group of companies, is unlocking an incredible opportunity for growth through a focus on production innovation capabilities, through a leading-edge supply chain practice and investing deeply in communities where we bake.
We are heavily focused on embracing an entrepreneurial drive and a highly collaborative start up culture with an emphasis on cross-functional collaboration.
Disclaimer: The above describes the general responsibilities, required knowledge and skills. Please keep in mind that other duties may be added or this description may be amended at any time.
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Bakery Technologist / Process Engineer
Ready For a Tasty New Challenge?
Overview
The Bakery Technologist (Process Engineer) is responsible for providing technical expertise and support to Bakeries on a wide range of subjects, including: quality, waste management, production efficiency, product formulation and design, equipment set-up and productivity standards.
Additional tasks may include product development/improvement, ingredient evaluation and identifying cost-savings opportunities.
What Wonderbrands Offers:
• Wonderbrands believes in Home Grown Talent and accelerated career growth
• Competitive Compensation, Health, and Dental Benefits
• Pension plan with matching contribution
• Discount program that covers almost everything under the sun - Restaurants, gyms, shopping, etc.
Responsibilities
• Lead troubleshooting in facilities and work with manufacturing teams to reduce quality complaints through the optimization of processes and formulae.
• Investigate and resolve product variations by applying a scientific approach to the variables.
• Improve current processes through innovation and the testing of new technologies
• Become familiar with every aspect of process and equipment capability in order to distribute knowledge amongst all facilities.
• Provide training and technical support to plants to ensure products meet customer expectations. This will include providing direct training on new technologies and manufacturing processes.
• Identify and support cost savings measures through process optimization, ingredient substitutions and reductions, or formulae optimization.
• Work closely with PD, QA and Manufacturing to support new product launches as well as the development/improvement of existing products.
Requirements
• Post-Secondary education in the Sciences (Chemistry), Engineering or Food Science/Engineering degree;
• 3-5 years of Bakery Technical experience (knowledge of plant equipment, processes and ingredient functionality);
• Mechanical aptitude for understanding the limits of plant equipment (a strong asset)
• Strong analytical skills and fact-based decision making capability;
• Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to interact with all levels in a manufacturing environment (shop floor, supervisors, technical staff) as well as other departments (marketing, etc.);
• The ability to translate complex problems into simple language; and
• The ability to travel nationally and work flexible hours as required
• Some travel as required ~20% (coast to coast within Canada)
• Bilingual in French is an asset
What is the recipe for a great career at Wonderbrands
Wonderbrands is a leading Canadian bakery with 140 years of experience in baking packaged breads. We are the makers of Wonder Bread, Country Harvest, D’Italiano, Gadoua, and Casa Mendosa. We have a network of 12 Bakery Manufacturing facilities across Canada.
Wonderbrands, now part of the FGF Brands Group of companies, is unlocking an incredible opportunity for growth through a focus on production innovation capabilities, through a leading-edge supply chain practice and investing deeply in communities where we bake.
We are heavily focused on embracing an entrepreneurial drive and a highly collaborative start up culture with an emphasis on cross-functional collaboration.
Disclaimer: The above describes the general responsibilities, required knowledge and skills. Please keep in mind that other duties may be added or this description may be amended at any time.
#LI-NB1
#INDOPBR
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