Lead Process Technologist

D R Newitt & Associates; East Midlands; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A premium food manufacturer in the East Midlands is seeking a Lead Process Technologist to transform kitchen concepts into scalable factory products. This role requires solid food manufacturing process experience and a detail-oriented approach to documentation. You will run factory trials, collaborate with teams, and drive innovative solutions. The role offers a dynamic work environment and opportunities for creativity and growth.

Benefits

Dynamic role with real impact

Opportunities to innovate and grow

Supportive team environment

Qualifications

• Experience in food manufacturing process.
• Ability to manage factory trials effectively.
• Passion for food and market trends.

Responsibilities

• Transform kitchen concepts into scalable products.
• Run factory trials ensuring quality and consistency.
• Own the process from concept to launch, including trials and assessments.
• Collaborate cross-functionally to ensure precise delivery.
• Seek improvements and troubleshoot challenges.

Skills

Food safety knowledge

Detail-oriented documentation

Collaborative skills

Project management

Microsoft Office

Job description

Lead Process Technologist

I am collaborating with a bespoke, premium manufacturer who is an expert in their category, to fill a Lead Process Technologist vacancy in their team.

If you are a hands-on, critical thinker with some food manufacturing Process experience (ideally, you need to be confident in managing factory trials), then this could be a great role for you.

Responsibilities

• Turning kitchen concepts into scalable, factory-ready products.
• Running factory trials, ensuring quality, consistency, and repeatability.
• Owning the process from concept to launch—including documentation, trials, costings, and shelf-life assessments.
• Collaborating with Technical, Operations, and Commercial teams to deliver every product with precision.
• Keeping up with trends, troubleshooting challenges, and constantly seeking improvements.

Qualifications

• You'll Love This Role If You:
  • Are passionate about food and have your finger on the pulse of the latest market trends.
  • Are a stickler for detail and documentation.
  • Thrive in a collaborative, cross-functional environment.
  • Can juggle deadlines, manage critical paths, and deliver under pressure.
  • Have solid Food Safety knowledge and experience with Microsoft Office.
• Bonus Points If You:
  • Can confidently present products to customers and support at events.
  • Know your way around product costing and technical handovers.
  • Love finding smarter, faster, or tastier ways to do things.

Benefits

• A dynamic role with real impact—your work will be seen (and tasted!).
• Opportunities to innovate, grow, and shape the future of our products.
• A supportive, food-loving team that values creativity, quality, and collaboration.