A Little bit about us
Treasure Mills is a family-owned Canadian business founded in 2003. We were one of the first companies in North America to make the claim nut and peanut free under our brand School Safe. Our company is known as the most trusted brand in kids snack foods. We believe in producing sustainable food that allows families to reinforce healthy, active diets that build a brighter future. Our 100% recyclable packages are now environmentally sustainable. By passionately striving through research and development, we utilize ethically sourced, natural ingredients in our innovative products for a taste that is simply delicious.
About the Role
- Develop new products and renovate existing products
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Lead and manage strategic projects within the team, focusing on the creation and introduction of innovative product lines.
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Manage all facets of bringing a product to market, including but not limited to recipe, formula, plan and equipment processing, costing along with meeting nutritional/health claims
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Develop and implement efficient workflows for new product development, enhancing team productivity and fostering a culture of innovation.
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Oversee any ingredient substitution, ensuring smooth operations and maintaining business continuity during supply chain disruptions.
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Provide expert technical guidance on equipment capabilities and essential processing parameters to achieve optimal product quality.
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Oversee budgeting for plant trials and initial production runs, ensuring financial efficiency and resource allocation.
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Drive initiatives for continuous improvement, aiming to optimize processes, minimize waste, and boost overall performance.
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Preference given to those with Genesis program knowledge
Requirements
- Bakery knowledge and 3+ years experience required with a strong knowledge of the baking process and the function of ingredients
- Must have a Bachelor's or Master's degree in Food Science or related discipline
- Up to date with trends in nutrition and health
- Strong sense of young families and kids taste and needs
- Able to work in both a “hands on” and/or direct as needed to make ideas and concepts into product reality
- Excellent organizational, problem solving and communication skills
- Strong proven ability to develop critical path in R&D to bring products to market
