Manager, Research & Development (Hard Cheese)

fishRecruit invites applications for the Manager, Research & Development (Hard Cheese) - gatineau role based in Outaouais, Québec. This full-time opening supports advances in a food manufacturing setting by placing an experienced technical leader at the centre of hard cheese related work.

Position Summary

The Manager, Research & Development (Hard Cheese) - gatineau working with fishRecruit in Outaouais, Québec will guide creative direction, shape fresh hard cheese offerings, and refine manufacturing approaches within a dedicated product range. Ideal candidates blend practical scientific depth with the capacity to head complex initiatives, build alignment among varied internal partners, and move original concepts from laboratory stages into successful production. Daily contributions connect directly to operations near Gatineau and form a valued part of fishRecruit careers for professionals seeking Manager, Research & Development (Hard Cheese) - gatineau jobs in Outaouais, Québec.

Responsibilities

• Direct creative programmes that expand and strengthen the hard cheese collection
• Coordinate the complete path of bringing novel hard cheese formulations into commercial readiness
• Advance operational refinements that improve yield, consistency, and efficiency on hard cheese lines
• Steer cross-department project groups and cultivate shared ownership of outcomes
• Engage personally in laboratory trials, sensory reviews, scale-up testing, and technical problem resolution
• Track initiative milestones and realign resources so launches meet established quality and timeline aims
• Assess ingredient choices, shelf-life performance, and process variables specific to hard cheese styles
• Document experimental results and deliver clear recommendations to senior decision makers

Skills & Qualifications

• Established background supervising research and development work inside food manufacturing, ideally involving cheese or dairy items
• Solid grounding in the scientific and process principles that underpin hard cheese creation
• Demonstrated success heading multi-stage development initiatives from early concepts through final hand-off
• Strength in uniting colleagues from production, quality, and commercial areas around common goals
• A hands-on mindset comfortable with both laboratory techniques and plant-floor realities
• Relevant formal preparation in food science, dairy technology or a closely allied discipline
• Capacity to identify practical improvement opportunities inside hard cheese portfolios

Working at fishRecruit

fishRecruit is hiring for this Manager, Research & Development (Hard Cheese) - gatineau role and offers a supportive team environment for candidates exploring jobs in Outaouais, Québec near me through fishRecruit careers.

Next Steps

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