Job Description

Job Title: Product Developer  
Salary Range: CAD$ 65,000 – 81,920
Working Type: On-Site

PURPOSE
OF ROLE
Manage agreed NPD
& EPD projects so they launch on time & achieve commercial targets.
Achieve this through collaboration with customers & internal functions,
especially Planning, Procurement, Production and Quality.
KEY
ACCOUNTABILITIES
Communicate NPD Briefs from customers to wider
business, set up and manage projects on internal system
Create appropriate product concepts in line
with the customer brief, market and consumer trends
Project manage new products from start to
launch following the NPD Stage & Gate Process
Support meetings with customer product
developer
Support cross-functional Feasibility Meetings
to establish if & how concepts can be made and at what cost
Gather information for product costings based
on NPD Brief supplied by Concept & Commercial team 
Support the presentation of concepts and
product submissions to customers
Refine and align products with customer
feedback
Update relevant stakeholders as customers request
changes to ensure product is still viable and any changes in cost are
captured and communicated
Hand over customer-approved concepts and
documentation to Process Technologist for scale up but continue to support
project

KEY
EXPERIENCE, KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS

Proven track record in at least 1 Product Developer role
2-3 years in Product Development
Experienced in presenting to and building strong relationships with retail Product Developers
Strong project management skills
Can quickly adapt to change & manage multiple projects
Numerate, analytical and adept at Excel, Word & PowerPoint
A full driving licence

Hilton
Foods Canada is committed to building a culture of diversity and inclusion and
are committed to providing equal opportunities to all employees. At Hilton
Foods Canada, we welcome and encourage applications from people with
disabilities. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking
part in all aspects of the selection process. If you require an accommodation
during the recruitment process, please advise the HR representative. All
requests for an accommodation and the accommodation measures will be handled in
a confidential manner at all times.