Process Manager

Gregory Walker; Burton-on-Trent; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global retail manufacturer is looking for a Process Manager to enhance efficiency and quality within their fast-paced production environment. This role, focused on the food and drink sector, requires a skilled professional dedicated to continuous improvement and compliance with safety standards. The ideal candidate will contribute to process development, optimization, and integration, ensuring the production meets healthcare regulations.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in food manufacturing roles.
• Strong understanding of food safety and quality standards.
• Experience with UK retailers is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead development and optimization of production processes.
• Ensure compliance with food safety regulations.
• Collaborate with various teams for process integration.

Skills

Process optimization

Problem-solving

Food safety knowledge

Cross-functional collaboration

Efficiency improvement

Education

Degree in Food Science, Engineering or a related field

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Overview

The opportunity for a Process Manager / Process Technologist join a high-performing team at a reputable retail manufacturer based in Staffordshire. This is a pivotal role for a skilled process professional who is passionate about improving efficiency, food safety, and product consistency in a fast-paced, high-volume production environment.

The company is a well-established, global retail manufacturer supplying major UK retailers and foodservice providers. They are investing heavily in continuous improvement and innovation, creating an exciting opportunity for the right candidate to make a meaningful impact.

Summary

This role will be responsible for leading the development, optimisation, and implementation of production processes to enhance efficiency, product quality, and compliance. The ideal candidate will have a strong technical background in food manufacturing, process engineering, or production management, with a passion for innovation and continuous improvement.

Role Description

Key responsibilities include:

• Analyse, design, and optimise production processes for efficiency, cost-effectiveness, and quality
• Lead trials and validations of new products, equipment, and process changes
• Collaborate with NPD, Technical, Engineering, and Production teams to ensure seamless integration of new processes
• Identify and implement continuous improvement projects
• Ensure all processes meet food safety and regulatory compliance (e.g., BRC, HACCP, retailer standards)
• Support root cause analysis and corrective actions for quality or process issues
• Maintain detailed documentation and process specifications

Candidate Requirements

• Proven experience in a similar role within a food manufacturing environment
• Strong understanding of food safety, quality standards, and process control
• Has experience running and planning trials / done strategy work
• Excellent problem-solving, communication, and cross-functional collaboration skills
• Capable of managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
• Experience working with major UK retailers (e.g., Tesco, M&S, Aldi)

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Strategy/Planning and Product Management

• Industries

  Food and Beverage Manufacturing and Retail

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