We have an exciting opportunity for Senior Process Technologist on behalf of a leading, global, billion £ food manufacturer that is well-known in the market for their great tasting products!
With family, charity and sustainability being at the heart of their core values they have an amazing company culture. Very autonomous, strong work-life balance based around supporting young families. This business has created a culture of continuous improvement, they place high importance on giving praise, recognition and building the loyalty of people.
They have their own tailored, award-winning training programs, used to develop people’s skills to meet current and future requirements, from craft bakery skills to technical operators, engineering apprentices and leadership capability. So for this role, we are looking for someone ambitious who is looking to further progress in their career!
Over 50% of the site’s staff have worked within the business for over five years. This business honours its long-serving staff working for the company for more than ten years, and this elite group represents almost a third of the workforce.
Due to extensive growth, they are expanding and recruiting for a Senior Process Technologist.
Reporting to the Process Development Manager you will successfully manage Product Development from Kitchen approved recipe to launch into the market. You will oversee a team of 2 Process Development Technologists.
Your Responsibilities:
– Responsible for carrying out trials on key projects, new ingredients and new products to deliver process improvements and ensure that product quality
– Provide information to support the creation of customer and factory specifications
– Responsible for the planning of a trial scheduled for the incorporation Technical Team, NPD and Operations led projects
– Ensure trial reports are completed for each trial using I auditor
– Being hands-on with customer technologist visits
– Provide process guidance and advice to cross-functional manufacturing teams to promote the adoption of new practices or processes for increased efficiency
Your Experience:
– A minimum of 2 years experience as a Process Technologist or general Quality, Technical or NPD
– Food Technology, Process Technology and/or Food Engineering qualifications and experience
– Experience in leading/managing a small team
– Good technical understanding of the manufacturing process and plant is desirable.
– Passionate about the food industry with a can-do attitude
– Great problem-solving skills with a flexible and reliable approach to work
– Computer literate
– Strong organisation and communication skills including report writing
For more details on this exciting opportunity, please apply below!
