Brunel
Introduction
We are searching for a Director of Innovation who will play a pivotal role within our Client’s organization, driving collaborative efforts across departments and with customers to achieve business objectives. This role demands an experienced food scientist with a focus on manufacturing Natural Health gummies and a track record in developing formulations and supporting scale-up processes.
Responsibilities
- Collaborate with customers to develop formulas, from prototypes to final production, meeting their specific needs.
- Work closely with Operations to ensure seamless plant trials and provide recommendations for further action based on trial results.
- Validate manufacturing processes for new products and equipment.
- Oversee the creation and maintenance of process and product specifications.
- Stay abreast of gummy and natural health product trends, exploring new and functional ingredients.
- Partner with procurement to source ingredients that offer functional benefits to consumers while meeting supplier quality standards.
- Maintain up-to-date ingredient and product information in the company database, including customer-specific specifications.
- Lead the Innovation team through coaching, counseling, and performance management, while also overseeing day-to-day operations.
Requirements
- Extensive experience as a Food Scientist in gummy manufacturing, with expertise in product development and scale-up.
- Post-secondary degree in Food Science or Nutrition.
- Knowledge of raw material selection, sourcing, specifications, and regulatory requirements.
- Familiarity with nutraceutical and botanical materials and their uses.
- Experience evaluating ingredient vendors for quality compliance.
- Knowledge of regulatory requirements for food supplements/nutraceutical products.
- Proficiency in analytical testing methods for Natural health products and ingredients.
- Ability to create Finished Product Documentation compliant with regulatory standards.
- Strong communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills.
- Highly organized with analytical capabilities and adept at simplifying complex data.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office and ERP systems.
- Strong leadership and team management skills, with a customer-focused approach.
What We Offer
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About Us
Brunel has a reputation for working with some of the best in the business. That’s what we continually strive for. Over 45 years, we’ve created a global network of interesting clients and talented individuals working together through a vast array of services.
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