Senior Process Technologist

Senior Process Technologist
(Food Manufacturing)

Leicester

£30,000 – £38,000

Are you passionate about innovation in the food manufacturing industry? Do you thrive on bringing new products to market and improving existing processes? If so, we have an exciting opportunity for you!

Key Responsibilities:

Innovate and Implement

–          Spearhead the implementation of new products, processes, and enhancements to existing products within the organization.

–          Collaborate closely with Operations to ensure smooth running of production trials, maintaining high standards of efficiency and quality.

Customer Focus:

–          Support specific customer accounts, working alongside the Senior Process Technologist to meet key timelines for product lines.

–          Ensure all necessary technical data is gathered from trial products, guaranteeing customer satisfaction and compliance.

Documentation and Coordination:

–          Produce comprehensive department paperwork containing vital data and process instructions for production teams.

–          Organize sample requests from trial work and manage representative product samples for pack photography.

Cross-Functional Collaboration:

–          Liaise with Engineering, Operations, and NPD departments to optimize equipment usage, streamline processes, and improve product quality.

–          Collaborate with Planning and Operational Team Managers to minimize disruption during trials while maximizing information gathering.

Presentation and Evaluation:

–          Present summaries of weekly trials at cross-functional team sessions, outlining proposed forward actions for continuous improvement.

–          Ensure trials are delivered according to plan, meeting all product acceptability and cost-effectiveness criteria.

Requirements:

–          (preferably) Bachelor’s degree in Food or related field.

–          Previous experience in a similar role within the food manufacturing industry.

–          Strong analytical skills and attention to detail.

–          Excellent communication and teamwork abilities.

Why Join the Team:

–          Opportunity to work with a dynamic team in a fast-paced environment.

–          Chance to make a tangible impact on product innovation and process improvement.

–          Competitive salary and benefits package.

–          Ongoing support for professional development and career growth.

If you’re ready to take your career to the next level and be part of a company committed to excellence, apply now! Please apply with an up to date copy of your CV. All applications will receive a response. If you would like a conversation to hear more about this position, please call 01733391515 and ask for Jade.