Our client is a leading Food manufacturer that crafts artisanal, scratch-made desserts at scale, combining culinary innovation with the finest real ingredients. Serving Retail and Foodservice partners across North America and supported by a portfolio of well-established brands, bringing deep expertise and tailored solutions to its customers – and is continuing a journey of rapid growth. The Opportunity: Seeking a Research & Development Manager for its bakery manufacturing facility in London, Ontario. Reporting to the Director of R&D and leading a small team, this individual will ensure new items are built and launched successfully and existing items are documented accurately, acting as a liaison between Production, Sales, Finance, Quality Assurance, and Supply Chain. The R&D Manager will design and execute tests, analyze data, draw conclusions, communicate results, and commercialize products. As the on-site R&D lead, the Manager will drive technical projects that meet business initiatives, with a focus on current product development, quality, and cost improvement. Key Responsibilities & Job Duties:



Provide project leadership in the development and commercialization of new products, product improvement, and cost savings. Work on multiple interdisciplinary projects – developing and implementing plans, identifying and organizing the project team, coordinating resources to achieve goals, and leading all communication within the organization. Train and mentor the R&D team in project planning and execution while overseeing projects. Establish goals, appraise performance, recommend training, and provide input into the final review for all direct reports. Collaborate with cross-functional teams on implementing new products, new equipment, or new processes. Design and execute experiments; analyze and interpret data to make sound technical recommendations for specific projects. Provide and communicate technical and business risk assessment and perspective. Develop process specifications, ensuring training and

📌 Research And Development Manager (London)
🏢 CPG Executive Search
📍 London