Manager, Product Development

Position Snapshot

Business area: Nestle Canada

Job title: Manager, Product Development

Location: North York, ON located at 25 Sheppard Ave W, North York, ON M2N 6S8; Hybrid

Hybrid

Position Summary

We are looking for a Manager, Product Development based at our North York head office, reporting into the Director, Technical Services. This role will support our Nestle Professional and Waters business, working collaboratively to develop and execute the Innovation and Renovation (I&R) pipeline. As the Manager, Product Development, you will be responsible for delivering essential ingredient, recipe, and process knowledge to support the creation of new and renovated products at Nestle factories and Co-manufacturers. Additionally, you will be accountable as the technical expert to Canadian and Global cross-functional team members, ensuring the continuity of product supply and driving consumer satisfaction.

A day in the life of a Manager, Product Development:

• Execution of I&R Strategy - Ensure technical delivery of medium to high complexity development projects from concept to post launch evaluation:
• Support exploratory work into new business opportunities delivering solutions to enable technical feasibility
• Drive the development/renovation and introduction of new products, processes in the factory(ies), affiliates and third parties, independently or in close collaboration with NPTC Responsible
• Ensure flawless new product/technology deployment including know-how.
• Work collaboratively with cross-functional team to help drive business alignment and prioritization enabling delivery of I&R strategy
• Ensure that the 3Cs (Consumer Preference, Compliance, Competitive Advantage) are achieved in their projects
• Product and Process Technical Expert - be the local authority for product and process knowledge
• Continuous Optimization / Improvement of current products and processes within factory(ies) according to local business needs, supply situation and/or implementation of key initiatives
• Develop and maintains within TAG the competencies required for product & process mastership to enable zero defects in manufacturing
• Build technical knowledge of products, ingredients and manufacturing across the cross-functional business team and with key external partners
• Act as the link between R&D and Operations: maintain contact with R&D and other AGs within product category at least to share best practices, when appropriate participates in Business Specific Expert Networks, Webinars or R&D Expert Networks to leverage knowledge
• Provide technical support to factories for new and optimized product introductions
  
  

Role Requirements

• Technical Degree (BS/MS in Food Science, Engineering, Nutrition or related field)
• Minimum of 8 years related experience
• Proven ability to manage complex projects & diverse stakeholders
• Experience in influencing projects and business strategies
• Demonstrate Project Management skills including stage gate product development process from concept to post-launch
  
  

Preferred Skills –

• Knowledge of I2L process and tools
• Knowledge of standards, instructions policies applicable to the AGs, generic, functional and category specific (eg. Policies, GIs, MIs)
• Strong understanding of I&R strategy and KPIs and their impact to overall business performance
• Product and process knowledge in relevant categories including beverages, premium waters and food service including knowledge of materials and suppliers
• Strong leadership and communication skills and the ability to influence without authority.
• As the successful candidate, you will need to be passionate, tenacious, results focused and enjoy working in a high paced and dynamic environment.
  
  

Benefits

• Comprehensive total rewards benefits package including Health and Dental benefits that start on day one of employment
• Company matched pension plan
• Four weeks of Vacation and five personal days (Personal Paid Holidays)
• Flexible and hybrid work arrangements
• Excellent training and development programs as well as opportunities to grow within the company
• Access to Educational Assistance & Tuition Reimbursement
• Bonus eligibility
• Gender affirmation benefits to ensure access to necessary care, resources, and coverage for gender-affirming procedures
• Fertility Services and Surrogacy Medical Coverage to support the pursuit of a path to parenthood regardless of medical conditions, gender or sexual orientation
• Adoption benefits to remove some of the financial barriers associated with adoption
• Access to the Discount Company store with Nestlé, Nespresso, and Purina products (Located across various Nestle offices/sites)
  
  

What You Need To Know

We will be considering applicants as they apply, so please don’t delay in submitting your application.

Nestlé Canada is an equal-opportunity employer committed to diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility. We welcome qualified applicants to bring their diverse and unique experiences as a result of their education, perspectives, culture, ethnicity, race, sex, gender identity and expression, nation of origin, age, languages spoken, veteran’s status, colour, religion, disability, sexual orientation and beliefs.

If you are selected to participate in the recruitment process, please inform Human Resources of any accommodations you may require. Nestlé will work with you in an effort to ensure that you are able to fully participate in the process.

We are Nestlé, the largest food and beverage company. We are 308,000 employees strong driven by the purpose of enhancing the quality of life and contributing to a healthier future. Our values are rooted in respect: respect for ourselves, respect for others, respect for diversity and respect for our future. With more than CHF 91.4 billion sales in 2018, we have an expansive presence with 413 factories in more than 85 countries. We believe our people are our most important asset, so we'll offer you a dynamic inclusive international working environment with many opportunities across different businesses, functions and geographies, working with diverse teams and cultures. Want to learn more? Visit us at www.nestle.com.