Process Development Manager

JR United Kingdom; Slough; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 58,000; Full time

Job summary

A market-leading chilled food manufacturer is seeking a proactive Process Development Manager to lead projects from concept to launch. This hybrid role involves collaborating with various teams to ensure operational efficiency and compliance with food safety standards, making it a key position in the company's innovative environment.

Qualifications

• 2+ years in a process/NPD role in food manufacturing.
• Strong project management and cross-functional skills.
• Working knowledge of HACCP, food law, and industry standards.

Responsibilities

• Leading product trials and launches.
• Driving continuous improvement and cost-saving initiatives.
• Supporting capital projects and technical documentation.

Skills

Project Management

Continuous Improvement

Food Safety

Collaboration

Education

Degree in Food Technology

Job description

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Now Hiring: Process Development Manager – Chilled Category | Warminster | £50k + Bonus & Benefits | Hybrid Working

Are you a proactive and passionate Process Development professional with a knack for turning kitchen concepts into factory-ready success stories?

I’m currently working on an exciting opportunity with a market-leading chilled food manufacturer based in Warminster—a business known for its innovation, high standards, and sustainability focus.

What’s the Role?

You’ll be at the heart of bringing new products to life—leading projects from concept through to launch, ensuring operational efficiency, food safety, and commercial success. Working closely with NPD, Technical, Ops, and Commercial teams, you'll ensure launches land right first time.

Key Responsibilities Include:

• Leading product trials and launches
• Driving continuous improvement and cost-saving initiatives
• Supporting capital projects and technical documentation
• Collaborating on allergen, QA, and HACCP standards
• Delivering cross-functional training and SOPs

What We're Looking For:

• Degree in Food Technology or similar
• 2+ years in a process/NPD role in food manufacturing
• Strong project management and cross-functional skills
• Working knowledge of HACCP, food law, and industry standards