Senior Process Technologist's Job Purpose
Responsible for the organisation and supervision of the process development function, ensuring the timely and accurate launch of products that meet high standards of quality, safety, and efficiency for both internal and external customers.
Senior Process Technologist's Key Responsibilities
* Adhere to Health & Safety policies and procedures at all times.
* Comply with Food Safety and GMP policies and procedures at all times.
* Manage the day-to-day activities of the process department in line with the concept-to-launch process.
* Maintain and create supporting documentation to provide key stakeholders with the necessary tools for successful NPD and EPD launches.
* Collect data related to quality and safety, including trial reports and Quality Attribute Sheets (QAS).
* Oversee projects from end to end, delivering NPD, EPD, and Continuous Improvement (CI) activities.
* Support customers and customer-facing teams by ensuring accurate and relevant information is shared, including facilitating customer visits alongside commercial and technical teams.
* Manage the communication of process development activities both internally and externally.
* Work collaboratively with cross-functional teams to ensure right-first-time launches and identify improvements in current processes.
* Chair meetings related to concept-to-launch activities, taking accountability for actions and ensuring project completion.
Senior Process Technologist's Requirements
* Confident and effective communicator at all levels.
* Proactive approach to problem-solving.
* HACCP Level 2.
* Food Safety Level 3.
* HND or Degree in a Science-based discipline or similar.
* Experience in a similar role within a relevant category (Process, Technical, or NPD).
* Proven understanding of the concept-to-launch process.
* Hands-on management approach, with previous management experience desirable.
Senior Process Technologist's Benefits
* Salary up to £42k (DOE)
* Free parking on site
* Life assurance from day one - 3 x salary
* Company Pension scheme - 6%
* Sick pay scheme
* Maternity and paternity pay scheme
* Long service awards
We are an equal opportunities agency and welcome applicants from all backgrounds.
We are acting on behalf of the client as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.
Please note candidates must have full rights to work in the UK without sponsorship/PSW requirements at any point