Process Launch & QA Technologist in Greater Manchester

Energy Jobline ZR; England; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading sweet treat brand in the UK is seeking a QA & Process Technologist to lead factory trials, ensure food safety compliance, and create training materials. Ideal candidates will have experience in food manufacturing, knowledge of HACCP, and strong communication skills. Enjoy competitive salary, bonuses, and a culture that celebrates teamwork and joy.

Benefits

Competitive salary & bonus

Company pension scheme & life assurance

Bupa private healthcare

25 days’ holiday + bank holidays

Free doughnut of your choice and hot beverages

Qualifications

• Background in food manufacturing or process technology.
• Confident in running and evaluating factory trials.
• Good communication and collaboration skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead factory trials including scheduling and production.
• Own trial process from setup to post-trial reports.
• Support food safety compliance through audits.

Skills

Food manufacturing experience

Knowledge of HACCP

Factory trial evaluation

Excel and Microsoft Office skills

Articulate Rise experience

Excellent communication skills

Job description

QA & Process Technologist

Home‑based (with travel to our Support Office and Manufacturing Hubs)

Full‑time | Permanent

Department: Technical & Quality

Reports to: Head of Food Safety & Quality

At Krispy Kreme, we don’t just make doughnuts, we create moments of happiness. Every single one of our doughnuts is made, decorated, and delivered fresh daily by our incredible teams.

Now, we’re looking for a QA & Process Technologist who’s passionate about quality, obsessed with process, and ready to help us deliver perfection, one glaze at a time.

If you’ve got experience in food manufacturing and love seeing great products go from concept to launch, this is your chance to make a real impact at one of the UK’s most loved sweet treat brands.

What You’ll Do

• Lead factory trials: scheduling ingredients, equipment, and production time to scale up new products.
• Own the trial process: from start to finish, from setup to post‑trial reports, including sensory, quality, and yield analysis.
• Support food safety & compliance: through audits, HACCP verification, and process control checks.
• Create engaging training content: from QAS documents to digital learning materials
• Be the go‑to technical expert: for process troubleshooting, quality issues, and continuous improvement projects across our manufacturing network.

What You’ll Bring

• A strong background in food manufacturing or process technology
• Knowledge of HACCP, auditing, and food safety standards
• Confident in running and evaluating factory trials
• Good Excel and Microsoft Office skills
• Experience with Articulate Rise, LMS platforms, and video editing tools
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills you’re just as comfortable on the factory floor as in a stakeholder meeting

Why You’ll Love Being a Krispy Kremer

• Competitive salary & bonus
• Company pension scheme & life assurance
• A culture that celebrates individuality, teamwork, and joy>
• Free doughnut of your choice and hot beverages when on site + staff discounts
• Bupa private healthcare
• 25 days’ holiday + bank holidays (option to buy more)
• Opportunities to grow, learn, and make an impact in a brand that’s constantly evolving

Bring Quality to Life

If you’re a hands‑on QA or Process Technologist who loves variety, pace, and the satisfaction of seeing great products come to life, we’d love to meet you.

Join us and help make sure every Krispy Kreme moment is as perfect as the last bite.

Apply today and doughnut miss your chance!