Process Development Manager

Focus Management Consultants Ltd; City Of London; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A consultancy firm in London is seeking an experienced Process Development Manager to oversee process development projects and manage a small team. The role is a 12-month maternity cover that requires at least 5 years in food manufacturing, focusing on innovation and compliance. Benefits include annual leave, a pension scheme, and employee discounts.

Benefits

25 days annual leave plus 8 public holidays

Auto-Enrolment Pension %

Bonus

Life assurance

Cycle to work scheme

Long service awards

Free parking on site

Up to 40% discount on Company products

Qualifications

• Available within the next four weeks.
• Minimum of 5 years in a food manufacturing or technical leadership role.
• Experience in managing teams with proven track record in leading NPD or Process Development Projects.

Responsibilities

• Manage process development projects for smooth product launches.
• Lead a team of process technologists and drive results.
• Oversee compliance and mentor new employees.
• Drive R&D and create innovative workflows.

Skills

Team management

Process development

Product launch

Food manufacturing knowledge

Job description

Process Development Manager

£50,000 - £60,000
London

My client procures, manufactures and supplies a wide range of food products to thousands of customers from retail supermarkets to casual dining chains, from independent restaurants to FMCG manufacturers.

The company has been recognised as a Sunday Times Best Place to Work.

They are looking for an experienced Process Development Manager to join the business on a 12‑month maternity cover contract to start ASAP.

Benefits

• 25 days annual leave plus 8 public holidays per annum
• Auto‑Enrolment Pension %
• Bonus
• Life assurance
• Cycle to work scheme
• Long service awards
• Free parking on site
• Up to 40% discount on Company products

Responsibilities

• Reporting into the Head of Technical, responsible for managing process development projects with a hands‑on approach, ensuring smooth product launches and continuous improvement across manufacturing processes.
• Manage a team of 3 process technologists and 1 specification technologist, owning projects, being on the ground and driving results through direct involvement.
• Hands‑on upscaling of products, process validations, safety parameters and overseeing compliance side (labelling of products for different countries).
• Mentor new employees and manage people.
• Drive R&D, create new ways of working alongside launches.

Qualifications

• Available within the next four weeks.
• Minimum of 5 years in a food manufacturing or technical leadership role, with experience in managing teams.
• Proven track record in leading NPD or Process Development Projects from concept to launch.

REF NCM60635