Yoplait Liberté Canada is a local company driven by iconic brands and
passionate teams who, every day, produce high‑quality yogurts made with 100%
Canadian milk.
What we offer:
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Exciting projects within a transforming and growing company
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Flexibility: a hybrid, human, and caring remote‑workenvironment
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Recognition of relevant years of experience for vacation calculation
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A comprehensive group insurance plan, 100% employer‑paid, and an Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
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A retirement plan (RRSP and DPSP) with employer contributions (we invest in your future!)
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Enhanced parental leave
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Concrete opportunities for continuous trainingand skills development
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Have a real impact: a highly strategic role influencing key decisions.
Your role
As the Senior Manager, Product Development, you will be responsible for managing, planning and implementing research and development projects for the Liberté or Yoplait brands. You will lead an R&D team ensuring that
development projects align with market needs, regulatory requirements and the company’s strategic objectives
What you will accomplish daily
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Lead, coach and develop an R&D team of product developers
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Oversee the creation of innovative yogurt recipes that reflect consumer expectations and market trends
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Supervise pilot tests and prototypes to assess product feasibility before industrialization
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Collaborate with production teams to ensure successful scale‑up of R&D innovations, maintaining product quality and performance throughout manufacturing
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Contribute to optimizing manufacturing processes to maximize efficiency and product quality
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Ensure all new products meet quality standards, food safety requirements and local/international regulations
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Ensure compliance with nutritional standards and regulations related to health claims and dairy product labeling
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Participate in conferences, trade shows and collaborations with research centers to stay informed about technological advancements in the dairy sector
What you need to join our team
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Bachelor’s degree in Food Science and Technology,Chemistry, Microbiology or a related field
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Minimum 10–15 years of R&D experience in the food industry
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Experience managing a technical team
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Expertise in dairy products, particularly yogurt (a significant asset)
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Bilingualism (French and English — daily communication in both languages)
Schedule: Full-Time
