We are one of the largest tea and coffee manufacturers in North America, with a mission to create a better beverage experience for our customers. As a leading customer solutions provider to some of North America’s largest retailers and foodservice chains, we use state‑of‑the‑art technology and new product innovation to help our customers grow their business and deliver superior products to their clientele. Our team of coffee and tea experts are deeply passionate about what we do, proud of our 100+ years of business success, and excited about building a future with endless possibilities.

We are one of the largest tea and coffee manufacturers in North America, with a mission to create a better beverage experience for our customers. As a leading customer solutions provider to some of North America’s largest retailers and foodservice chains, we use state‑of‑the‑art technology and new product innovation to help our customers grow their business and deliver superior products to their clientele. Our team of coffee and tea experts are deeply passionate about what we do, proud of our 100+ years of business success, and excited about building a future with endless possibilities.

The Senior Product

Developer is a subject matter expert in the area of product development, product and process interaction and sensory evaluation. This position enables a smooth development path for complex and diverse product development initiatives. As the Senior Product Developer, this position provides technical expertise and project management for products from the concept phase through scale‑up to successful commercialization for ground‑up innovation and customer‑led product development.





Providing technical expertise and leadership to Product Developers and Product Development team Providing technical expertise and leadership to Operations to support current and improved product launches. Conducting product physical and sensory analysis to set product development direction Validating new products and processes, making technical recommendations on product/process interactions, leading the preparation of protocols and technical reports for product development activities and approving product packaging, label and nutritional information Participating in quality and product improvement activities in addition to establishing and approving product packaging, label and nutritional information Appling product and process interaction knowledge to deliver quality and cost effective product solutions Planning, preparing and executing design of experiment studies and coordinating product trials for scale‑up Participating as an active member in cross‑functional project teams, responsible for all Project Management Activities Evaluating, describing and documenting the product sensory profile for raw materials, products in development, and finished goods. Responsible for meeting all customer specific sensory specifications and requirements when developing customer specific products,



preparing product samples for customers Bachelor’s degree in food science, Food Processing or Engineering preferred, or a combination of equivalent education/work experience is requirrd. ~5 – 10 years in Food and Beverage Industry or Consumer Product Goods (coffee experience preferred). ~ A minimum of 5 10 years of relevant product development including product process (equipment) interaction. ~ Experience working with both branded and private label products ~ Ability to manage expectations and deal with ambiguity and coaching others through complex situations ~ Demonstrated experience in developing, executing, analyzing and interpreting data to make sound technical recommendations ~ Strong Project Management capability with demonstrated experience in managing complex projects or initiatives ~ Proven relationship‑building and problem‑solving capabilities ~ Ability to travel – potentially to Customers (1-2 x/year) or to Fort Worth to support projects.

Competitive Total

Rewards package – health benefits coverage on day 1, employer matched retirement savings plans, optional Health or Wellness Spending Accounts. Employee discount program on our coffee and tea products.

Tuition Assistance

Program – we value continuous learning and self-development.

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📌 Product Developer - Food Science (Mississauga)
🏢 Mother Parkers Tea u0026 Coffee
📍 Mississauga