Process Manager

The Oval Partnership; East Lindsey; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading chilled food manufacturer is looking for a Process Development Manager in East Lindsey, UK. The ideal candidate will have experience in chilled food manufacturing and be responsible for leading process development and factory trials. This role offers up to £55,000 plus a bonus and benefits. You will mentor staff and work closely with various teams to ensure operational excellence. Strong organizational and communication skills are crucial, and the company provides a supportive work environment with opportunities for growth.

Benefits

Annual discretionary bonus

Pension contribution

Life assurance

25 days holiday plus bank holidays

Staff discount

On-site parking

Qualifications

• Experience in chilled food manufacturing is recommended.
• Hands-on experience with factory trials and scale-up is important.
• Understanding of food safety standards including HACCP and BRC.

Responsibilities

• Lead process development and manage factory scale-up.
• Plan and document factory trials, ensuring smooth operations.
• Mentor and develop Process Technologists.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives and manage critical project paths.

Skills

Experience in chilled food manufacturing

Strong organisation skills

Effective communication

Stakeholder management

Job description

Process Development Manager

Location: Grimsby

Salary: Up to £55,000 + bonus + benefits

Sector: Chilled Food Manufacturing

An established chilled food manufacturing business is recruiting a Process Development Manager. This role is well suited to Senior Process Technologists or Process Technologists who regularly step up, cover senior colleagues, and lead factory trials.

This is a process-driven role, focused on delivery rather than product creativity.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead process development and factory scale-up from concept through to launch
• Plan, run and document factory trials, ensuring smooth handover to Operations
• Own customer-led changes, renovations and launches at site level
• Manage critical paths, timelines, yields and trial costs
• Work closely with Operations, Technical, Engineering and Commercial teams
• Support manufacturing readiness and continuous improvement initiatives
• Mentor Process Technologists and build team capability
• Progress into line management responsibility within 6 months

Ideal Candidate Profile

You may already be:

• An NPD Manager who has a preference in Process
• A Senior Process Technologist, or
• A Process Technologist acting up (covering during annual leave, sickness or customer visits), or
• A Technologist managing projects, trials and customer interaction independently

You will have:

• Experience in chilled food manufacturing
• Hands-on factory trial and scale-up experience
• Exposure to UK retailer own-label requirements
• Good understanding of food safety standards (HACCP, BRC, customer COPs)
• Strong organisation, communication and stakeholder skills

(chilled food experience advantageous but not essential, product experts on site to support)

Package & Benefits

• Salary up to from £40,000 to 55,000 (DOE)
• Annual discretionary bonus (based on company performance)
• Pension: statutory employer contribution
• Life assurance (3x salary)
• 25 days holiday + bank holidays
• Staff discount
• On-site parking

Additional Information

• No sponsorship available
• Interviewing First stage ASAP- Final stage booked for 20th and 21st January
• Interview process includes site tour and short presentation task