We’re partnering with a highly successful UK manufacturer to recruit TWO Senior Process Development Technologists into their expanding NPD function in Manchester.
This is a fantastic opportunity to join a business that combines heritage, scale and ambitious growth plans, whilst working on products supplied into some of the UK’s biggest retailers.
Why this opportunity stands out:
- £250m turnover business with plans to grow to £300m in the next 3 years
- Supplying major UK retailers including M&S, Tesco and Sainsbury’s
- Large scale manufacturing environment with multiple UK sites
- Significant investment across innovation, NPD and growth
- Fast paced, high volume product launches
- A collaborative team with strong leadership and progression opportunities
The Role:
As a Senior Process Development Technologist, you’ll play a key role in bringing products to life from concept through to launch within a busy manufacturing environment.
You’ll be heavily involved in factory trials, retailer launches, critical path management and cross functional project delivery, working closely with Development, Operations, Technical and Commercial teams.
This is the ideal role for someone who enjoys pace, visibility and ownership, and who thrives when juggling multiple launches and deadlines.
What you’ll be doing:
- Leading and validating factory trials
- Managing retailer driven projects from concept to launch
- Owning critical paths and ensuring launches stay on track
- Presenting confidently to major retail customers
- Supporting and mentoring junior team members
- Working cross functionally across a large manufacturing operation
- Stepping up during busy launch periods and managing multiple priorities
What we’re looking for:
- 3+ years’ Process experience within Food Manufacturing
- Strong factory trial and scale up experience
- Excellent project management and organisational skills
- Experience managing internal and external stakeholders
- Leadership or mentoring capability
- Food Science/Food Technology degree or similar
- Ambitious, forward thinking and commercially aware mindset
Additional Comments
- No need for visa sponsorship
- 2+ years of work experience with Production Process Development
- 1+ years of Food and Beverage Manufacturing experience
This is a brilliant opportunity to join a business where Process is truly valued, and where you’ll gain exposure to exciting retailer launches, high profile projects and long term career development.
Please get in touch for more informatioin or apply with your CV today, we are interviewing for this role across the next two weeks.
