Bakery Process Technologist

Rich Products UK; Andover; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a knowledgeable professional to support their bakery product development process. This role involves collaborating with various teams to ensure the successful transition of new products from concept to market. You will leverage your expertise in food manufacturing and bakery processes to mitigate risks and improve product quality. Join a forward-thinking company that values innovation and teamwork, and contribute to the creation of commercially viable products that delight customers and consumers alike.

Qualifications

• High-level Bakery qualification or similar Food Manufacturing knowledge.
• Extensive knowledge of ingredients, equipment, and manufacturing processes.

Responsibilities

• Support product development and coordinate trial requirements effectively.
• Lead factory development trials to ensure product consistency and reproducibility.
• Act as a liaison between various teams to ensure collaboration.

Skills

Bakery Process Knowledge

Food Manufacturing

Product Development

Process Optimization

Education

High-level Bakery Qualification

Food Manufacturing Knowledge

Job description

Rich’s, also known as Rich Products Corporation, is a family-owned food company dedicated to inspiring possibilities. From cakes and icings to pizza, appetizers and specialty toppings, our products are used in homes, restaurants and bakeries around the world. Beyond great food, our customers also gain insights to help them stay competitive, no matter their size. Our portfolio includes creative solutions geared at helping food industry professionals compete in foodservice, retail, in-store bakery, deli, and prepared foods, among others. Working in 100 locations globally, with annual sales exceeding $4 billion, Rich’s is a global leader with a focus on everything that family makes possible. Rich’s—Infinite Possibilities. One Family.

PURPOSE STATEMENT
To deliver against Rich’s Speed To Market (STM) Process for New Product Transition into efficient, commercially profitable products.

Through effective ownership of departmental responsibilities, to provide in-depth knowledge and understanding of bakery ingredient functionality and equipment process to deliver commercially viable products while mitigating delivery risk.

You will work with the Bakery Process Manager during concept development, collaborating with departmental stakeholders and suppliers to deliver food-safe, commercially viable products.

You support the Bakery Process Manager and deputise for the TPM Process Owner.

Key Accountabilities/Outcomes

Accountabilities
- Support Rich’s development growth agenda with specific reference to the STM delivery process.
- Deliver against the roles and responsibilities within the process to execute concept, plant, and product improvement effectively.
- Coordinate trial requirements through effective stakeholder RACI communication.
- Maintain accurate records of all processes, trials, and formulations.
- Plan and organize resources to achieve trial delivery aligned with project timelines.
- Evaluate and escalate process risks at each stage within the STM process to mitigate impacts.
- Attend supplier meetings as required, representing Rich’s during new concept development.
- Identify cost improvement initiatives through process control, working closely with manufacturing teams.
- Always comply with Rich Products Ltd Health and Safety policies and procedures.

Responsibilities
- Act as the functional and cultural liaison between NPD, Operations, Technical, Engineering, Supply Chain, and Commercial teams, ensuring collaboration and transparency with a customer, consumer, and commercial focus.
- Collaborate with developers to evaluate concept risks.
- Lead and execute factory development trials to ensure product consistency and reproducibility (Test, Learn, Document & Feedback).
- Document and communicate changes to product formulations and processing parameters during trials.
- Evaluate new or alternative processing methods as necessary.
- Optimize existing plant operations and facilitate innovation through new equipment or modifications.
- Support TPM Process Owner in setting new product and process equipment centrelines, promoting a proactive TPM culture.
- Work closely with NPD Business Partners to ensure timelines are robustly scoped and met.

Knowledge/Skills/Experience
Critical
- High-level Bakery qualification or similar Food Manufacturing & Process knowledge.
- Recognized industry authority in Bakery or similar complex food manufacturing processes.
- Extensive knowledge of ingredients, equipment, and manufacturing processes.

Desirable
- Proven experience managing product validation protocols from concept to launch.
- Experience working with retail and foodservice customers within FMCG.
- Financial and commercial acumen.
- Understanding of continuous improvement principles.
- Knowledge of Retail and Food Service operations.

Rich Products Corporation welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available upon request for candidates participating in all aspects of the selection process.