Manager, R&D, Fruition Fruits & Fills, Baked Goods

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Restaurant Brands International Inc. is one of the world's largest quick service restaurant companies with nearly $45 billion in annual system-wide sales and over 32,000 restaurants in more than 120 countries and territories.

RBI owns four of the world's most prominent and iconic quick service restaurant brands – TIM HORTONS, BURGER KING, POPEYES, and FIREHOUSE SUBS. These independently operated brands have been serving their respective guests, franchisees and communities for decades. Through its Restaurant Brands for Good framework, RBI is improving sustainable outcomes related to its food, the planet, and people and communities.

RBI is committed to growing the TIM HORTONS, BURGER KING, POPEYES and FIREHOUSE SUBS brands by leveraging their respective core values, employee and franchisee relationships, and long track records of community support. Each brand benefits from the global scale and shared best practices that come from ownership by Restaurant Brands International Inc.

We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated Research and Development Manager to lead the development and application of innovative baked goods solutions. As the R&D Manager, the incumbent will manage projects from concept to commercialization, ensuring highest quality product and food safety, while ensuring an unreasonably high level of customer service.

Primary Responsibilities

• Team Player: As one of the leaders in the manufacturing plant, create a collaborative and innovative work environment that encourages camaraderie and continuous improvement
• Project Management: Lead applied research and technology innovation projects in the baked goods sector.
• Sensory Evaluation: Manage baked goods sample evaluations and application testing using various equipment and processes.
• Customer Focus: Collaborate with internal and external customers to understand their needs and develop solutions, troubleshooting challenges throughout the product lifecycle, with an unreasonable focus on providing high quality customer service
• Recipe Development: Develop and refine new product application recipes, applying scientific principles to optimize taste and functionality.
• Product & Raw Material Management: Maintain adequate stock of standardized products and raw materials, to expedite product development times
• Ingredient Validation: Validate the functionality of ingredients in final products, conducting shelf-life studies to ensure product stability and food safety.
• Documentation: Meticulously record all research findings, test results, and project details according to established protocols.
• Laboratory Skills: Possess hands-on laboratory experience and proficiency in data management
• Industry Expertise: Stay informed about industry trends, food safety regulations and standards, ensuring R&D activities comply with local and international regulatory requirements as well as customer needs
  
  

Qualifications/Skills

• Bachelor of Science degree, Food Science and Technology, Chemistry or equivalent (i.e.
  
  

Biotechnology, Biochemistry)

• Minimum 5 years in food product development, with a focus on baked goods solution development
• Strong knowledge of food science principles, ingredients and recipe formulation
• Proven project managements skills, demonstrated ability to structure and manage work
• Self-directed and comfortable working in ambiguous environments
• Innovative analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to think strategically in line with customer expectations
• Excellent collaborative and communication skills, with the ability to work effectively within a diverse team environment
• Ability to develop exceptional relationships with internal and external stakeholders
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (PowerPoint, Excel, Word)
  
  

Benefits at all of our global offices are focused on physical, mental and financial wellness. We offer unique and progressive benefits, including a comprehensive global paid parental leave program that supports employees as they expand their families, free telemedicine and mental wellness support.

Restaurant Brands International and all of its affiliated companies (collectively, RBI) are equal opportunity and affirmative action employers that do not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, religion, age, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by local, state, provincial or federal laws, rules, or regulations. RBI's policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment. Accommodation is available for applicants with disabilities upon request.