Product Development/Research & Development Technologist

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At Andrew Peller Limited (APL), our mission is to be Canada’s #1 branded wine and

craft beverage company by delivering the perfect brand experience for every

lifestyle and occasion. Through our commitment to excellence, honouring our

roots, owning it, fostering belonging and driving to succeed, we inspire teammates to be extraordinary every day.

Who We Are

We are one of Canada's largest and oldest wine companies with a rich heritage in quality winemaking.

We produce some of Canada's most recognized brands and offer our teammates a challenging and rewarding employment experience.

We are seeking a Product Development/Research & Development Technologist responsible for ensuring the availability of wet raw materials for production, while supporting research and development initiatives focused on innovative winemaking products. This role contributes to the continuous improvement of both new and existing formulations within the GVI portfolio.

This Teammate Will Be Responsible For

• Regularly communicating with the PD/R&D Manager regarding quality concerns and wet raw material requirements
• Collaborating closely with Production to maintain inventory accuracy, assess the quality of incoming wet raw materials, and resolve quality-related issues
• Working alongside the Production Scheduler, Master Production Scheduler, and Operations Manager to support production efficiency as it relates to raw material availability
• Partnering with the Product Development Technician and providing backup support when required
• Supporting the Technical Services Coordinator in the development of customer troubleshooting projects
• Covering Technical Services Coordinator responsibilities as needed
• Wet Raw
• Arranges for sampling of each new lot of incoming raw material to ensure product quality
• Determines weekly wet raw material requirements for production schedule and arrange transfers from outside storage locations, manages tank inventory to maximize space
• Verify and receive/close raw material blends and Purchase Orders in Oracle
• Conducts cycle counts and is lead counter for Wet Raws for Year End inventory
• Modifies work orders with raw material substitutions and drum volumes
• Maintaining wet raw material documentation for regulatory purposes
• Research and Development
• Supervise R&D priorities (departmental and inter-departmental) and project timelines
• Coordinates and executes reformulation projects, competitive analysis
• Meet with Technical Sales Representatives (Flavour, Fermentation, Oak, etc.) to discuss new products
• Designs novel product trials, interprets results, gives recommendations based on the results; establish directions to implement the product
• Conducts flavour and raw material conversions.
• Product Development
• Executes NPD projects, ensures timelines are being met
• Supervise supplier pre-shipment process from analysis to tasting.
• Ensures all PD equipment is calibrated and coordinates equipment maintenance when needed.
• Coordinates and executes APL and Internal tastings for R&D and NPD (New Product Development) Projects
• Participates in the decision – making process following tasting events

Skills

The skills, knowledge and experience this teammate will bring:

• University degree in winemaking, food science or related discipline
• 3 – 5 years’ experience in related discipline
• HACCP training and experience an asset
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications such as Outlook, Excel and Access
• Strong attention to detail, problem solving, decision making and communication skills

We are conducting an internal and external search simultaneously. We wish to thank all applicants for their interest; only those applicants selected for an interview will be contacted.

Accommodation

Andrew Peller Limited is committed to meeting the needs of persons with temporary and/or permanent disabilities in a way that allows them to maintain their dignity and independence. We are happy to discuss any need for accommodation in the workplace and will make an effort to meet those needs in a timely manner by preventing and removing barriers to accessibility in the areas of information, communications, and employment. If you require an accommodation to apply or interview for a position, please email View email address on ca.snapjobsearch.com

Equal Opportunity Employment

At Andrew Peller Limited, we are committed to creating and celebrating a culture of Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging. We are an equal opportunity employer committed to ensuring every person has a right to equal treatment with respect to employment without discrimination or harassment because of race, ancestry, place of origin, colour, ethnic origin, citizenship, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, record of offences, marital status, family status or disability.

This role is being posted to fill an existing vacancy.