Made Better isn’t just a claim; it’s our Dare promise.

Dare has been a proudly Canadian, family-owned company since 1889. Throughout our long history, we’ve created some of the most loved brands in the country including Bear Paws cookies, REALFRUIT gummies, Breton crackers, Melba Toast and many more. For over 130 years we had been located in the Kitchener area since the family’s original store opened in 1892. We are now head quartered in Cambridge Ontario and we’ve expanded our roots far beyond. With eight manufacturing plants and over 1400 employees, Dare is part of the fabric of Canada.

At Dare our dedicated team works passionately to uphold our tradition of excellence, innovation and quality in every aspect of our operations. Our state-of-the-art facilities utilize advanced technology to ensure consistency and quality while meeting the evolving needs of our consumers and customers.

This role reports directly to the Director of Technical Services and Continuous Improvement with remote support from the overall department and the position is based in our Richmond, BC facility.

As a member of the Corporate Technical Services Team, this individual will be responsible for executing all technical services initiatives within our Richmond facility and further support, as required, for our Tukwila, Washington U.S. facility.

This role will require a focus on data collection and technical manufacturing support, as well as having a strong continuous improvement focus and ability to support our R&D Innovation Team with new product development when required.

Pay Range - $64,000-$80,000

Technical Services

Focusing on our departments four key responsibilities of;
Manufacturing Technical Support
Cost Reduction
Technical Innovation
Supply Chain Support

The role will be responsible for executing initiatives as directed to help improve plant performance, reduce cost and ensure an efficient launch of new product innovation.

Continuous Improvement

Working with the Director and Corporate Continuous Improvement Lead(s) the role will work cross functionally with the on-site Operations Team to strategize and implement continuous improvement projects.
Full implementation and control monitoring of any projects would be solely executed and reported by this role.

R&D Innovation Support

When required, the role will support our Corporate R&D Innovation Team in executing plant trials and testing on new product development as well as providing reports on data and trial findings.
The role may also be required to work cross functionally on innovation project teams in order to provide technical insight to the capabilities of the facility.

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The ideal candidate post-secondary degree or diploma, preference will be given to those with a focus in food science
0-3 years of experience in R&D, quality Assurance or production in food manufacturing
Bakery and/or confection Research and Development would be considered an asset along with championing raw material continuous improvement efforts and cost savings
Ability to multi-task numerous projects and manage changing priorities
Independent worker, able to work autonomously but comfortable working in a collaborative, team environment
Solid understanding of food safety and manufacturing practices
Strong interpersonal, written and verbal communication, and presentation skills
Excellent analytical skills and attention to detail
Creative problem solver
Meets milestones on-time and on-budget
Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel) along with using Genesis nutritional software; SAP experience a plus
Lean Six Sigma Green Belt preferred.
Passion for food, efficient manufacturing practices, and product development
This position will require periodic and project dependent travel (up to 25%) to other Dare manufacturing or co-manufacturing sites within Canada and the USA

Total Rewards Package: Our Total Rewards package reflects the investment we make in our employees to help them and their families achieve their well-being goals. Total Rewards at Dare Foods includes a competitive base salary, comprehensive health and wellness benefits and retirement programs. In addition, we offer paid time off, career development opportunities as well as reward and recognition programs.

At Dare Foods Limited, we are dedicated to creating an inclusive, accessible, equal-opportunity environment that welcomes all individuals from all backgrounds because we know it will make our company a better place to work. Requests for accommodation due to a disability (visible or invisible, temporary or permanent) can be made at any stage of application and employment.

We want to thank all candidates in advance for their interest; only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted. Due to the volume of applications we receive, we cannot confirm the receipt of individual applications or resumes.

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