Manager, Research & Development (R&D;) Breads and Buns ~ As part of the largest baking company in the world, Bimbo Canada is a leading producer and distributor of packaged fresh bread, bakery products and snacks. 18 brands Canadians know and trust, like Dempster's®, Villaggio®, POM®, Bon Matin®, Stonemill®, Natural Bakery®, Takis®, Thomas'®, Little Bites™, Vachon®, Hostess® and more. In business for more than 110 years, the company operates 15 bakeries and employs approximately 4,000 associates across Canada. Bimbo Canada creates value by being at the forefront of manufacturing and service delivery innovation in the baking industry through the continued improvement and refinement of its supply chain network while serving major grocery chains, retail outlets and foodservice operations across Canada. At Bimbo Canada, we’re more than just a bakery
- we’re a family dedicated to baking delicious moments for millions. Our beliefs are the foundation of our success, and we’re looking for people who share our commitment to excellence. The Manager, Research & Development (R&D;), Breads and Buns, leads the R&D; function for tortillas, bagels and english muffins portfolio while directly owning and executing a portfolio of product and process development projects. This hands‑on leadership role combines people management with technical execution in Bimbo Canada bakeries. The Manager independently leads projects from concept through commercialization, including formulation development, lab and plant trials, scale‑up, validation, launch support, and post‑launch technical follow‑up. The role is accountable for project scope, timing, technical performance, cost, risk, documentation, and delivery. Working closely with Commercial, Marketing, Operations, Quality, Regulatory, Engineering, Finance, Sales,



and Supply Chain partners, the Manager develops practical, scalable solutions that meet consumer, customer, manufacturing, food safety, quality, sustainability, and financial requirements. The role also provides responsive technical support to Operations, strengthens team capability, and advances innovation, productivity, and technical excellence in alignment with company objectives. Lead the R&D; pipeline for Breads and Buns innovation, renovation, process optimization, quality improvement, and productivity initiatives, while maintaining direct ownership of assigned projects. Plan and execute product and process development projects from concept through commercialization, with accountability for scope, milestones, technical deliverables, cost, risk, documentation, and results. Translate consumer, customer, and market insights into minimum viable products and scalable bakery product concepts. Design, schedule, lead, and document lab bakes, pilot work, production trials, scale‑up activities, sensory evaluations, shelf‑life studies, and launch validations. Work directly on the plant floor during trials, start‑ups, and issue resolution. Make timely technical decisions and ensure effective handover to Operations and Quality. Provide hands‑on technical support to Operations through root‑cause investigations, troubleshooting, corrective‑action development, process optimization,



and follow‑up to confirm sustained performance. Collaborate with Global R&D; and partners across the Grupo Bimbo network to evaluate and adopt relevant technologies, product concepts, and best practices. Commercial Impact and Business Strategy Partner with Marketing, Operations, Sales, Finance, and Supply Chain to align R&D; projects with commercial priorities and growth targets. Integrate margin management and design‑to‑value principles into product development decisions. Lead, coach, and develop a high‑performing team of food scientists and technologists while remaining directly engaged in day‑to‑day project execution and plant activities. Establish clear project ownership, decision rights, priorities, and performance expectations, and hold team members accountable for delivery. Collaborate across functions to ensure product quality, regulatory compliance, manufacturing feasibility, launch readiness, and effective technical transfer. Build strong partnerships with plant leadership and frontline teams, providing practical technical guidance and timely support during trials, start‑ups, and operational challenges. Support customer presentations, co‑manufacturing partnerships, and business‑to‑business collaboration, as required. Contribute to capital investment planning by defining technical requirements for current equipment and production capabilities. Ensure products meet applicable food safety, regulatory, labelling, quality, and internal governance requirements, including CFIA and FDA requirements, as applicable. Maintain complete and accurate project documentation, formulation records, trial reports, specifications, technical approvals, and commercialization records. Develop and manage the R&

📌 Research and Development Manager-Innovation (Toronto)
🏢 Canada Bread Bimbo
📍 Toronto