Job Description

Want to join an ambitious and fast growing food manufacturer investing heavily in iconic global brands, infrastructure and people? Then this is the place for you.

Please note: This is a fixed term opportunity for 12 months.

As part of the new strategy implementation, the Process Development Team will play an integral part. Working with the Lead Process Development Manager, the Process technologist is a key role which will provide strong focus and support on delivering technical perfection through the practical application of process technologies and manufacturing know how. The role will support the technical capabilities of the site based Technical team and other functions at the site, to help drive the move towards world class manufacturing standards.

What will this role achieve?

Lead specific process development projects and to support the implementation of new products, manufacturing & technology change and CBR for the factory

Manage continuous improvement initiatives which deliver sustained improvements in process consistency, efficiency and consumer satisfaction

Lead the technical support function for the site to ensure rapid deployment of resource and expertise to keep manufacturing lines running to the required operational standards, and to the correct quality standards.

What will be expected of a Process Technologist?

Support, lead and implement initiatives to deliver the introduction of NPD (design) and Value Improvement, ensuring all projects meet time, cost and quality constraints.

Provide ‘hands-on’ process technical support to continuous improvement initiatives at site.

Finds opportunities for continuous process improvements and supports work for justifications of capital investment. Implement process innovations to keep the site at the cutting edge of industry developments.

Executes effective and efficient planning, management and reporting of all factory trials relating to VI, NPD, Procurement, and Continuous Improvement initiatives for process led work.

Applies Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma tools, techniques and principles to drive Technical perfection across all site operations, including the continuous improvement of performance and finished product quality.

Leads a programme of improvement and standardisation to plant methods, technology and practices vital to enhance and harmonise the standards of site Process Development.

Ensures compliance with Health and Safety laws of substances hazardous to health (COSHH), Hazard Analysis Critical Control Point (HACCP) always during trials.

Develops process and product specifications for the site’s product range in line with the plant’s capability and ensures is available and completed for all product changes and launches.

Requirements for the role?

Crucial

* HND qualification or similar in Food, Science, Manufacturing or Engineering

* ‘Hands-on’ Technical knowledge of process development in a food/baking manufacturing environment

* Confident understanding of ingredients and their functionality

* Significant experience in a factory/process role, including the robust application of Lean Sigma methodology to Continuous Improvement initiatives

* Demonstrated success in implementation of Continuous Improvement and change projects within a manufacturing environment

* Team working on multi-functional projects

* Familiarity and understanding of factory environment

* Fluent written and spoken English.

Desirable

University degree level qualification in Food, Science, Manufacturing or Engineering

Formal business qualification (e.g. Management Diploma/MBA)

Trained in Six Sigma/Lean Sigma

Experience in a Technical role in another blue-chip Fast-Moving Consumer Goods (FMCG) company.

What's on offer?

* Opportunity to self-enrol into Health Cash Plan

* Private medical Insurance

* Stakeholder Pension Scheme

* Life Assurance Cover ~ upon enrolment to Stakeholder Pension Scheme

* 25 days + bank holidays

* Holiday Enhancement Scheme

* 1 Volunteering Day per year

* Cycle to work scheme

* Discount and Cashback Scheme – make your everyday spending work hard for you on major high street brands, supermarkets and services

* Access to Employee Assistance Programme

* Financial Wellbeing Support

* Access to great training and development opportunities

Think this sounds like your next challenge? Apply now