Senior Process Technologist

Leicestershire
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£35,000.00 - £38,000.00
Joe Rees-Davies
Consultant – NPD & R&D

Are you ready to elevate your career as a Senior Process Technologist?

Join our client's innovative NPD team to lead trials for both NPD and EPD projects, working closely with several major retailers. This role offers excellent opportunities for career progression. You’ll step into the Manager role when the Process Manager is away and manage a direct report either immediately or once you're settled. If you're prepared to excel in a high-impact position, our client is eager to connect with you.

You will be responsible for, but not limited to:

  • Organisation and implementation of new products, processes and changes to existing products within the business
  • Management of customer critical paths in line with the Launch Process 
  • Champion products from concept to launch.
  • Manage post-trial outputs to include initiation of BOM’s, completion of product-specific documentation, organisation of samples for microbiological & chemical testing, customer samples and organoleptic testing.
  • Create and manage pre-production agenda in conjunction with the Launch Process 
  • Collaboratively work with manufacturing teams to identify process improvement opportunities with the Business a  lead initiatives. 

What's required?

  • The successful person will need to be a self-starter with excellent project management skills and the ability to work under pressure, be flexible to work around the needs of the business, as well as have good attention to detail and IT skills.
  • Previous experience in a similar role is required and a qualification in a food science or related discipline is preferable.
  • Be able to work to strict timescales and pressures of managing the customers through sample requests, visits and email/phone call communication where needed.
  • Previous experience of managing staff is preferable.
  • Must be flexible in working hours. Typically Monday – Friday 8:30am – 5pm working hours but flexibility is required including weekends and bank holidays for launches and trials.

What's in it for you?

£35,000.00 - £38,000.00 per annum

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