Job Description
We are seeking a skilled and motivated individual to join our food manufacturing team as a Process Development Technologist. This is an exciting opportunity for someone who has a strong foundation in food manufacturing and is looking to take their career to the next level.
This role offers a unique blend of variety, visibility, and opportunities for growth and development. You will be working closely with a collaborative and experienced technical team, supporting a well-established food manufacturer based in the North West.
The successful candidate will have experience in process development and improvement, with a proven track record of delivering results in a fast-paced environment. They will also possess excellent communication skills, with the ability to work effectively with cross-functional teams and present to major retail customers.
In this role, you will be responsible for turning kitchen concepts into factory-ready products, running factory trials end-to-end, and improving processes to increase efficiency, reduce waste, and boost product quality.
You will also be working closely with production, planning, NPD, and technical teams to achieve business objectives. Your proactive mindset, confidence, and adaptability will enable you to navigate complex projects and make a positive impact on our business.
Benefits:
* A great step for a Process Technologist looking to grow into management
* An opportunity to work in a business that invests in innovation and challenges the norm
* A down-to-earth team that works closely across departments
* Involve in launches across multiple major retailers
* Every day brings variety - no two projects are the same
* Strong food manufacturing experience
* Confidence running trials or improving processes in a fast-paced setting
* A proactive mindset, confident to own projects collaborating with all other functions
* Organised and adaptable, able to juggle priorities when things shift
* A good grasp of customer standards and market awareness