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| Position Type: | Full-time |
| Date Posted: | Mar 03, 2021 |
| Experience: | 2 Years |
| Education: | College Diploma (2 years) |
| Compensation range: | $45,000.00 ~ $60,000.00 Per Year |
| Public transit accessible: | Yes |
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Job Description
Research and Development Project Coordinator
Summary
Natra Chocolate America requires an R&D Project Coordinator. This individual conducts industry-relevant research, maximizes efficiency, and minimizes duplication via implementation of projects in the London, Ontario Natra facility. The R&D Project Coordinator will provide direct support for project-related deliverables such as support for improvement projects and follow up on departmental operations and projects for day-to-day administrative duties.
Job Duties
Natra Chocolate America is committed to celebrating diversity and to creating a workplace culture that embraces individuality. At Natra Chocolate America we are also committed to creating a workplace free of barriers that is accessible to all. Where requested, and in consultation with the applicant regarding his/her individual accessibility needs, all reasonable accommodations will be made available to persons with disabilities to support full participation in our recruitment processes.
Natra Chocolate America is proud to be an equal opportunity organization and takes pride in our recruitment and hiring standards.
Please forward your resume and salary expectations directly to Kateryna Orlova, HR/H&S Administrative Assistant, kateryna.orlova@natra.com. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted. Thank you for your interest in Natra Chocolate America
About Natra:
Spanish multinational Natra is one of the leading companies in Europe specializing in chocolate products for the private label brand and other food companies, as well as in cocoa derivatives. Natra’s consumer goods division is responsible for the manufacturing of chocolate tablets, countlines, spreads and Belgian chocolates and specialties, which are commercialized mainly in Europe, with Germany, France, Belgium, Holland, Spain and United Kingdom as main markets. Similarly, the company is committed to its expansion into markets beyond Europe, with special focus placed in North America and China. Furthermore, via its industrial goods division, Natra provides cocoa-derived products (mainly cocoa powder and butter, and chocolate coatings) for the international food industry. The company currently has five specialized production centres in Spain, Belgium and France, as well as permanent commercial presence in Europe, United States and Asia. In addition to its main activity in the chocolate industry, Natra has a controlling stake in the Spanish multinational Natraceutical, which is specialized in the commercialization of natural nutritional supplements in Europe through its company Laboratories Forté Pharma.
Summary
Natra Chocolate America requires an R&D Project Coordinator. This individual conducts industry-relevant research, maximizes efficiency, and minimizes duplication via implementation of projects in the London, Ontario Natra facility. The R&D Project Coordinator will provide direct support for project-related deliverables such as support for improvement projects and follow up on departmental operations and projects for day-to-day administrative duties.
Job Duties
- Liaison with sales, QA, production, and finance to create accurate project plans for new product development;
- Coordinate continuous improvement projects, process improvement plans, equipment installations in the plant with the support of QA and operations;
- Coordinate the SR&ED Tax Credit tracking program;
- Update ERP system with article management and creation that reflects actual production requirements for each reference.
- Work with QA, sourcing, and supply chain to translate customer requirements into value-added project plans and products;
- Expedite processes for packaging and labeling, artwork, and data supply of new or changed products to contribute to quick product (re)-launches
- Oversee all steps of new product development through to successful first production
- Pro-actively follow up of all changes to existing products and coordinate these changes with sales, customer services, planning and purchasing
- Updates job knowledge by participating in educational opportunities.
- Maintain a “team-centered” atmosphere
- Performing other duties as assigned by the QA and R&D manager
- 2-3 years of project coordination experience
- Continuous improvement, lean manufacturing, process improvement experience
- Ability to think beyond the day to day operations for R&D project and improvement opportunities
- Relevant post-secondary diploma or degree
- Strong knowledge of ERP’s as well as Microsoft Office products, including Excel, Word, and PowerPoint
- Knowledge of food safety programs (HACCP, BRC)
- Graphic design experience is an asset
- Experience in a food manufacturing environment will be an asset
- Working knowledge of French/Spanish is considered an asset
- Knowledge of data analysis
- Coordination of small to large projects
- Comfortable in ambiguous situations
- A strong analytical mindset with detailed focus
- Willingness to develop her/his aptitudes and skills in a high-pressure environment
- Outstanding organizational skills and ability to prioritize
- Highly motivate and self-directed, capable of multi-tasking
- Excellent interpersonal, conflict resolution and teamwork skills
- Excellent written, documentation and verbal communication skills
- Able to communicate with respect to every party involved but show distinct perseverance and drive to get things done
- Hands-on, positive and proactive problem solver
Natra Chocolate America is committed to celebrating diversity and to creating a workplace culture that embraces individuality. At Natra Chocolate America we are also committed to creating a workplace free of barriers that is accessible to all. Where requested, and in consultation with the applicant regarding his/her individual accessibility needs, all reasonable accommodations will be made available to persons with disabilities to support full participation in our recruitment processes.
Natra Chocolate America is proud to be an equal opportunity organization and takes pride in our recruitment and hiring standards.
Please forward your resume and salary expectations directly to Kateryna Orlova, HR/H&S Administrative Assistant, kateryna.orlova@natra.com. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted. Thank you for your interest in Natra Chocolate America
About Natra:
Spanish multinational Natra is one of the leading companies in Europe specializing in chocolate products for the private label brand and other food companies, as well as in cocoa derivatives. Natra’s consumer goods division is responsible for the manufacturing of chocolate tablets, countlines, spreads and Belgian chocolates and specialties, which are commercialized mainly in Europe, with Germany, France, Belgium, Holland, Spain and United Kingdom as main markets. Similarly, the company is committed to its expansion into markets beyond Europe, with special focus placed in North America and China. Furthermore, via its industrial goods division, Natra provides cocoa-derived products (mainly cocoa powder and butter, and chocolate coatings) for the international food industry. The company currently has five specialized production centres in Spain, Belgium and France, as well as permanent commercial presence in Europe, United States and Asia. In addition to its main activity in the chocolate industry, Natra has a controlling stake in the Spanish multinational Natraceutical, which is specialized in the commercialization of natural nutritional supplements in Europe through its company Laboratories Forté Pharma.