Manager, Research & Development (R&D) Breads and Buns

Product and Process Innovation

• Lead the R&D pipeline forBreads and Buns innovation renovation process optimization quality improvement and productivity initiatives while maintaining direct ownership of assigned projects.
• Plan and execute product and process development projects from concept through commercialization with accountability for scope milestones technical deliverables cost risk documentation and results.
• Translate consumer customer and market insights into minimum viable products and scalable bakery product concepts.
• Develop and optimize formulations and production processes for for breads buns and rolls.
• Design schedule lead and document lab bakes pilot work production trials scale-up activities sensory evaluations shelf-life studies and launch validations.
• Work directly on the plant floor during trials start-ups and issue resolution. Make timely technical decisions and ensure effective handover to Operations and Quality.
• Provide hands-on technical support to Operations through root-cause investigations troubleshooting corrective-action development process optimization and follow-up to confirm sustained performance.
• Collaborate with Global R&D and partners across the Grupo Bimbo network to evaluate and adopt relevant technologies product concepts and best practices.

Commercial Impact and Business Strategy

• Partner with Marketing Operations Sales Finance and Supply Chain to align R&D projects with commercial priorities and growth targets.
• Integrate margin management and design-to-value principles into product development decisions.
• Conduct make-or-buy evaluations and assess the financial viability of new technologies and ingredients.
• Monitor competitor activity and emerging trends to inform product strategy and support category leadership.

People and Cross-Functional Leadership

• Lead coach and develop a high-performing team of food scientists and technologists while remaining directly engaged in day-to-day project execution and plant activities.
• Establish clear project ownership decision rights priorities and performance expectations and hold team members accountable for delivery.
• Collaborate across functions to ensure product quality regulatory compliance manufacturing feasibility launch readiness and effective technical transfer.
• Build strong partnerships with plant leadership and frontline teams providing practical technical guidance and timely support during trials start-ups and operational challenges.
• Support customer presentations co-manufacturing partnerships and business-to-business collaboration as required.
• Contribute to capital investment planning by defining technical requirements for new equipment and production capabilities.

Governance Compliance and Financial Stewardship

• Ensure products meet applicable food safety regulatory labelling quality and internal governance requirements including CFIA and FDA requirements as applicable.
• Maintain complete and accurate project documentation formulation records trial reports specifications technical approvals and commercialization records.
• Develop and manage the R&D bakery budget including resource allocation project prioritization and spending control.
• Drive the disciplined adoption of new technologies and operating practices in food processing product development and commercialization.
• Safeguard intellectual property arising from innovation initiatives by working with Legal and other partners to protect trade secrets and proprietary information.
• Champion a team culture of creativity agility collaboration personal accountability and executional excellence.

Work Environment and Schedule Flexibility

• Regular travel to Bimbo Canada bakeries and sustained hands-on work in manufacturing environments are essential requirements of the role.
• Availability to work extended or non-standard hours including early mornings and late evenings is required based on production schedules trials start-ups and business needs.
• Occasional weekend work may be required to support trials commercialization activities operational needs or urgent technical issues.

• Bachelors or masters degree in Food Science Food Engineering or a related field.
• At least 8 years of progressive R&D and product development experience in the CPG FMCG or food and beverage industry including a minimum of 5 years in a leadership role.
• Demonstrated end-to-end commercialization experience including formulation development plant trials scale-up launch execution technical transfer and post-launch support.
• Strong knowledge of regulatory requirements including CFIA and FDA requirements as applicable as well as food safety and quality systems.
• Excellent leadership communication and cross-functional collaboration skills.
• Strong project management and organizational capabilities with demonstrated accountability for independently delivering multiple projects in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
• Creative analytical and results-oriented mindset.
• MBA or coursework in business or finance is considered an asset.