Process Development Technologist

The Compleat Food Group; Milton Keynes; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a passionate Process Development Technologist to join their dynamic team in Milton Keynes. This role involves overseeing the New Product Development process from inception to launch, ensuring product quality and compliance with safety standards. You will collaborate with various teams, drive continuous improvement initiatives, and support customer relationships. With a commitment to creating delicious and affordable food, this innovative company offers a vibrant work environment where your contributions truly matter. Join a culture that values diversity, innovation, and personal growth, and be part of a team that makes a positive impact on the food industry.

Benefits

33 Days Annual Leave

Employee Volunteering Days

Online and High-street Retailer Discount Scheme

Employee Well-being Support

Charity Initiatives

24/7 Access to Grocery Aid

Physical Wellbeing Benefits

Free Financial Wellbeing Tools

Qualifications

• Passion for food and experience in food manufacturing.
• HACCP / Food Safety Training is essential.

Responsibilities

• Lead the delivery of New Product Development processes.
• Ensure product quality and manage the transition from kitchen to factory.

Skills

Planning

Organisation

Project Management

Communication

Presentation Skills

Problem Solving

Basic Computing Skills

Education

HND/Degree in Food Based/Manufacturing Subject

Job description

Are you looking to start or continue your career in New Product Development? We have a new opportunity for a Process Development Technologist to join our brilliant team in Milton Keynes.

Who We Are

The Compleat Food Group are a chilled foods manufacturer on a mission to create great quality, tasty and affordable food, that people love to eat. We fondly refer to it as 'Food to Feel Good' because we believe in savouring every bite whilst making a positive impact.

Our team of over 5,500 remarkable individuals forms the core of all that we undertake. At The Compleat Food Group we don’t just make food. We make food to feel good, taste good and do good for everyone.

Our genuine passion drives the creation of products for UK consumers, prominent retailers, and our thrilling market-leading brands such as Wall's Pastry, Squeaky Bean, Vadasz and Unearthed.

Location: Milton Keynes, MK6 4AH
Hours: Monday – Friday, 8:00 – 17:00 with occasional flexibility required for trial times.
Salary: £28,000 – £30,000 per annum
Your Duties Will Include:

• Effective delivery of the New Product Development (NPD) and Existing Product Development (EPD) process from kitchen handover to launch in line with customer category plans.
• Lead the Process teams to move product from kitchen to factory, ensuring all aspects of product quality are met and delivers the agreed margin.
• Lead process team documentation to support product development to an auditable standard.
• Lead the launch of product to agreed standards including supporting running of the trial, launch meetings and efficient handover to Technical and production teams.
• To understand and drive proactive process development initiatives which push production boundaries.
• Support post-launch review through work with Technical teams for ongoing assessment of product quality, solve manufacturing problems, driving continuous improvement, identify cost savings and efficiency to the business.
• Support the organising of customer visits and benchmarking panels.
• Promote health and safety culture by following all H&S requirements during kitchen and process development work.
• General office duties and ad hoc projects, which may require time spent at other sites across the business.

Experience:

• Passion for food, looking to start or continue career within food manufacturing.
• HACCP / Food Safety Training.
• Experience working with own label chilled foods (desirable).
• Experience of dealing with customer relationships e.g. JS, Asda, M&S.
• HND/Degree in food based/manufacturing subject (desirable).

Key Skills:

• Planning, organisation, and project management.
• Communication at different levels of seniority across various teams.
• Presentation skills.
• Identifying solutions.
• Basic computing skills.

Qualities:

• A passion for food – product tasting is required across multiple categories.
• Problem solving.
• Enthusiasm to learn and grow.
• Self-Motivated.
• Flexible attitude.
• A team player with well-developed interpersonal skills.

What's in it for you?

• Dynamic Environment: You will be working in a fast-paced, future-thinking agile company where your contributions make a real difference.
• Professional Growth: Ample opportunities for personal and professional development, including continuous learning and career progression.
• Culture: Be part of a fantastic team that values diversity, innovation, collaboration and excellence.
• 33 Days annual leave.
• 2 Employee Volunteering Days per year.
• Online and High-street retailer discount scheme.
• Employee well-being and community support groups.
• Charity Initiatives and Team events.
• 24/7 Access to Grocery Aid (Free Financial, Emotional and Practical Support).
• Physical Wellbeing Benefits – Free on demand exercise hub and various gym discounts.
• Online Wellbeing benefits.
• Free Financial wellbeing – mortgage calculators, budget tools, financial aid tools.

The Compleat Food Group are proud to have built an inclusive and respectful culture where our colleagues feel safe, supported and valued. A place where they can bring their whole selves to work to achieve exceptional results and thrive.

We continue to attract diverse talent into our teams, because we know greater diversity leads to exceptional results and provides a better working life. That’s why we’re committed to ensuring Fairness, Equity, Inclusivity, and Respect in all that we do.

Recruitment Agencies: We have an active and trusted Preferred Supplier List to assist us if required. We do not acknowledge any speculative CVs or unsolicited candidate introductions from agencies.

Apply now.