Product Development Coordinator - Jobs in Delta, BC

Job Description

What could be sweeter than a career in chocolateOur MISSION: To Share Happiness Through Chocolate.Our VISION: From idea to indulgence, we leverage innovation and deep collaboration to deliver our partners, sustainable craft chocolate solutions.Our VALUES: Customer-Centred. Communication. Curiosity. Impact. Accountability. Collaboration. Community.ABOUT FOLEY’S CANDIES LPFoley’s prides itself on its commitment to exemplary customer service, high quality products and best-in-class customer collaboration. Their product line of industrial chocolate ingredients, panned chocolate products and food service and private label packaged goods products is available across Canada and throughout the US.Foley’s uses only the finest ingredients to manufacture a broad assortment of chocolate products. From sugar to cocoa powder, cocoa butter and chocolate liquor, all suppliers meet rigorous quality standards.Foley’s commitment is to provide safe and quality products to its customers. Foley’s in-house lab is staffed by experienced food technologists, who ensure that the highest standards of quality control are maintained.Foley’s Candies is registered as meeting the requirement of SQF Code. The Safe Quality Food (SQF) Program is recognized by the Global Food Safety Initiative (GFSI), a global benchmarking program. This program is recognized by retailers and food service providers around the world. SQF ensures rigorous and credible food safety management systems are in place and adhered to.BROCKMANN’S CHOCOLATESAcquired by Foley’s Candies LP in 2018, Brockmann’s Chocolates is a premier confectioner based in Delta, BC founded by Norbert and Marianne Brockmann in 1986.Steeped in decades of family traditions and inspired by his European heritage, Norbert began crafting recipes for a signature line of premium truffles for local businesses and hotels.With all chocolate products produced at their facility in Delta, BC Brockmann’s Chocolates is known for their signature truffle collection, consisting of premium dark, milk and white chocolate in 10 flavours.Position Description:The successful candidate for this role will be instrumental in supporting innovation projects by assisting the Senior Product Development Manager in bringing Innovation projects to life from concept to commercialization.Key Accountabilities:

• Lead the sourcing and development of new packaging that supports the objectives of the innovation team as well as maintain the library of approved packaging
• Coordinate packaging test runs including being a resource for the operations team for troubleshooting and record keeping
• Research and present market trends and competitor information by utilizing various resources such as store visits, on-line, marketing data, customer data, trade shows, etc..
• Request and assist with new raw materials sourcing and approvals in collaboration with company’s procurement and QA team.
• Create and coordinate approval of product specifications, packaging specifications, and Nutritional Tables using Genesis Software.
• Maintain and ensure accurate nutritional information for active ingredients.
• Conduct shelf-life and sensory testing for new product developments.
• Submit new items for Dairy Commission registration.
• Arrange and track shipments of product development product samples to customers.

The Person We Are Looking For:

• You are a self-starter that takes initiative to take on challenging problems and find solutions.
• You have a positive can-do attitude and work well with diverse personalities and cultures.
• You are well organized and efficient with your time
• You take pride in your work and ensure it is completed with thoroughness and accuracy.
• You exhibit our companies core values
• You have a bachelor’s degree in food science or related field.
• You have at least two years of relevant work experience.

What We Can Offer You:

• A competitive compensation package.
• Full benefits 100% paid by us, except for the long-term disability premium.
• A high energy and positive team that support your advancement in learning and development.
• Chocolates. Chocolates. Lots of Chocolates.

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