Process and Specifications Supervisor

Pioneer Selection; Ellesmere; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free on-site parking

Career progression within Technical

Training and professional development

Work on NPD projects

Excellent work-life balance

Job summary

Pioneer Selection is seeking a Process & Specifications Supervisor for ABP Ellesmere to support the development of new and existing products while upholding food safety, quality, legality, and customer compliance. You will work with the Technical team to drive specifications, trials, and improvements from concept through to launch.

The role requires hands-on experience in a fast-paced food manufacturing environment and a focus on continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• Previous experience within a food manufacturing Technical, Process or Specifications role.
• Knowledge of Food Law and Food Safety.
• Experience working with product specifications and process development.
• HACCP Level 2.
• Food Hygiene Level 2.

Responsibilities

• Support New Product Development (NPD) and Existing Product Development (EPD) projects from concept through to launch.
• Assist with factory trials, packaging trials and process validation.
• Produce and maintain accurate product specifications and artwork to customer and legal standards.
• Support technical improvement initiatives across site.
• Work closely with Operations, Technical and wider ABP teams to drive product quality and consistency.
• Promote Food Safety Culture, GMP and customer standards throughout the site.

Skills

Food safety

Quality compliance

Specification management

Continuous improvement

Problem solving

Communication

Organisational skills

HACCP Level 2

Food Hygiene Level 2

Job description

Process & Specifications Supervisor

Location: ABP Ellesmere

Salary: £35,000 -£39,000

Shift: Monday – Friday

Sector – Food Manufacturing / Technical

An exciting opportunity has become available for a Process & Specifications Supervisor to join one of the UK's leading food manufacturers. This is a fantastic opportunity to play a key role within the Technical team, supporting the development of new and existing products while ensuring the highest standards of food safety, quality, legality and customer compliance. Working closely with the Process & Specifications Manager, you will be involved in product development, factory trials, process improvements and specification management, helping to deliver innovative products from concept through to launch.

Requirements

• Previous experience within a food manufacturing Technical, Process or Specifications role.


• Strong understanding of food safety, quality and customer compliance.


• Experience working with product specifications and process development.


• HACCP Level 2.


• Food Hygiene Level 2.


• Knowledge of Food Law and Food Safety.


• Excellent communication and organisational skills.


• Strong problem‑solving ability.


• Continuous Improvement mindset.


• Experience working within a fast‑paced food manufacturing environment.

Responsibilities

• Support New Product Development (NPD) and Existing Product Development (EPD) projects from concept through to launch.


• Assist with factory trials, packaging trials and process validation.


• Produce and maintain accurate product specifications and artwork to customer and legal standards.


• Support technical improvement initiatives across site.


• Work closely with Operations, Technical and wider ABP teams to drive product quality and consistency.


• Promote Food Safety Culture, GMP and customer standards throughout the site.


• Experience within the red meat or food manufacturing industry would be advantageous.

Benefits

• Joining one of the UK's leading food manufacturing businesses.


• Monday to Friday working pattern offering an excellent work-life balance.


• Career progression within a growing Technical function.


• Training and professional development opportunities.


• Free on‑site parking.


• Working on exciting NPD projects and customer-focused innovations.