Skjodt-Barrett is a world-class manufacturer of food solutions and custom ingredients for North America's most beloved and trusted brands. We take pride in working closely with our customers to understand their unique needs and create cutting-edge, individualized solutions that deliver joy to their customers. Our customers, blue-chip international brands and mid-sized producers alike, are why we exist.

Reporting to the Product Change Manager of Product Development, we are hiring a Product Developer to join the team in Brampton, Ontario. You will be responsible for developing new products that meet sales, financial, regulatory, quality, engineering, operational, and customer expectations. This is an existing opportunity working five days per week onsite at our Brampton head office.

You will gain exposure to some of North America's biggest food and consumer brands. You will lead and experiment with development projects while training on safety standards, price guardrails, lead times, minimum order quantities, and ingredient restrictions. Additionally, you will gain exposure to some of North America's largest food and consumer brands and experience the excitement of seeing your creations on grocery store shelves.

Career development. We have a proven history of supporting the professional development and career growth of our people. Your career path could include moving into new ingredient design and development, Procurement or other areas of Supply Chain, or Operations.

Develop and test. You will be responsible for following a detailed development and testing process to create consistent formulations that align with customer requirements. Your work will involve bench development, processing, shelf-life assessments, sensory evaluations, and overseeing line trials, including packaging.





You will ensure that all products meet high-quality standards and are ready for market introduction. You will provide technical support to processors, customers and production by preparing finished product samples, attending meetings, conducting trials, and making presentations. You will provide technical direction and guidance to junior teammates as well as collaborative input to technical development peers.

You will diligently record and maintain formulations, ingredient documentation, processes, shelf life, and testing results. You will conduct statistical analysis of data, write reports, and verbally communicate findings in presentations and meetings, You will work closely with Sales Account Managers and customers, Marketing, Quality Assurance, Regulatory Affairs, Supply Chain, Procurement and suppliers, Engineering, and Operations teams to deliver business objectives. You have a background in Food Science and experience in the food processing industry, specifically in product design and development.

You are comfortable standing during trials in a high-speed manufacturing facility. You are familiar with the complex logistics of running multiple production and manufacturing lines to meet the needs of customers. The technical knowledge.

You have in-depth ingredient and processing knowledge related to food starches, gums, clean label alternatives related to sauces, fillings, and nutritional bar layers.



You can balance multiple concurrent projects and change priorities as needed. You are passionate about continuous improvement and ongoing learning.

It's what drives us to make great-tasting, convenient, and healthy ingredients and finished products that our customers depend on. With a focus on nurturing and growing our employees' careers and professional satisfaction, we believe in open communication, idea sharing, and knowledge building. Skjodt-Barrett is committed to building an inclusive culture that helps to create longevity, growth, and innovation in the food industry.

We strive to accelerate the adoption of sustainable packaging and food products to be a responsible partner for our customers and for the greater good. Every day, we come together to exceed the expectations of our customers, each other and ourselves, inspired by our values: Final compensation will be determined based on the successful candidate’s experience, qualifications, and internal equity. This role is also eligible for bonus and benefits in accordance with company policy.

A virtual interview with a Talent Advisor to discuss your interest in the role and to learn more about the organization. The conversation will be recorded using BrightHire, an AI-powered video interview tool. An in-person or virtual interview with the Product Change Manager of Product Development (the Hiring Manager) and an HR Generalist to discuss your experience and how this role fits into the team.

An onsite plant tour and a final interview with the Director of Product Development and another Senior Manager. Skjodt-Barrett welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities. At Skjodt-Barrett, we aim for diversity, equality, accessibility and inclusion in all of our operations and interactions.

📌 Product Developer/Software (Brampton)
🏢 Skjodt Barrett Foods
📍 Brampton