Formulator
Maple Leaf Foods Inc. based in Saskatoon, SK is inviting applications from suitable candidates for the position of Formulator. Maple Leaf Foods Inc is a leader in the food industry, specializing in high-quality meat products and plant-based foods. It offers a variety of fresh, frozen, and prepared foods under well-known brands. The company emphasizes sustainability, innovation, and responsible sourcing. Maple Leaf Foods operates across both retail and foodservice markets. Its focus on premium nutrition and ethical practices helps it maintain a strong presence in the market. The candidates selected for the vacancy will be required to start the work as soon as possible.
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Job Description:
Employer Name: Maple Leaf Foods Inc.
Position: Formulator
No of Vacancies: 3
Salary: Salary is not mentioned, $25.00 – $30.00 hourly estimated salary
Employment Type: Full time
Location: Saskatoon, SK, CA
Requirements:
Languages: Candidates must have knowledge of the English Language
Education: Candidates should have completion of post-secondary education in business or food science
Experience: Candidates should have considerable experience in the relevant field
Physical Requirements:
- The candidates should be able to make quick decisions in a fast-paced production environment
- The candidates should have a strong sense of urgency, with the drive to solve complex problems and improve efficiency and work with minimal supervision
Other Requirements:
- The candidates should have strong communication skills and a meat science background and possess strong mathematical knowledge and skills
- The candidates should have excellent computer skills, including proficiency with SAP, Format, Excel, and Word
Responsibilities:
- The candidates should be able to manage raw material inventories, produce daily formulations from the Format computer program and run weekly production requirements for raw materials based on production plans
- The candidates should be able to communicate closely with Procurement to ensure plant requirements are met by adjusting raw material orders and produce STO orders from storage warehouses for raw materials and manage tempering of raw materials with 3rd party storage
- The candidates should be able to communicate substitutions to production when the called-for raw material is unavailable and re-formulate and be part of the team that investigates non-compliance production issues produce Process Orders for production from SAP
- The candidates should be able to set up preblending raw material requirements for the next day’s production and enter raw material and WIP inventory counts into SAP and work during the day but may require occasional work on off shifts and weekends based on business requirements
- The candidates should be able to cross-train within the scheduling and/or materials department to cover for vacations and maximize frozen raw material usage in formulations and preblends when cost-effective
- The candidates should be able to meet plant fill rate and conformance targets with regards to having enough materials to satisfy production demands and schedules and run least cost formulations to achieve targeted cost savings
- The candidates should be able to achieve measurable reductions in tankage of raw materials and participate in other Continuous Improvement projects
Benefits:
- The candidates will get Competitive Health and Wellness, Defined Contribution Pension Plan and Comprehensive tuition reimbursement program
How to apply:
If the position is fit for you and the basic requirements are fulfilled then you can now apply directly to the employer (along with your resume) through the below-mentioned details.