Process & Packaging Technologist

ZipRecruiter; London; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative manufacturer of premium snack foods is seeking a Process & Packaging Technologist to bridge product development and production. This role focuses on ensuring quality standards, improving manufacturing processes, and implementing new technologies to enhance product innovation. Ideal candidates will have a strong background in food science or chemical engineering, coupled with experience in fast-paced food manufacturing. Join a vibrant team where your passion for food and technical expertise can drive continuous improvement and product excellence.

Qualifications

• Experience in FMCG food manufacturing sectors is essential.
• Knowledge of food processing techniques like extrusion and frying.

Responsibilities

• Ensure smooth scale-up and manufacturing process development for new products.
• Lead continuous improvement initiatives across product and process portfolios.

Skills

Food Manufacturing Processes

Continuous Improvement

Project Management

Technical Standards Compliance

Education

Degree in Food Science

Degree in Chemical Engineering

Job description

Job Description

Reporting to the UK Process Manager, the Process & Packaging Technologist will act as a key link between product development and the production line.

THE BUSINESS

OUR CLIENT is a vibrant, fast-growing manufacturer of premium snack foods, supplying most of the major retailers with both branded and retailer own-label products.

THE ROLE

• Ensure the smooth scale-up and manufacturing process development for new products as part of the concept to launch process, ensuring technical and quality standards are achieved.
• Challenge current factory processes and seek continuous improvement, efficiency, and value engineering opportunities to achieve consistent product quality.
• Identify and help implement new technologies to support the company's Product Innovation Strategy.
• Plan, organize, and conduct factory trials as part of the EPD and NPD programmes.
• Lead continuous improvement initiatives across all product and process portfolios, working closely with Technical, Operations, and Engineering teams to ensure effective implementation of changes.

THE IDEAL CANDIDATE

We seek a candidate who shows enthusiasm, initiative, is well-organized, and reliable.

You should be a passionate, driven 'foodie' with an excellent understanding of fast-paced food manufacturing processes. Product consistency is essential to meet customer requirements.

Requirements include a Degree in Food Science, Chemical Engineering, or a related field, along with experience in FMCG food manufacturing sectors.

Working knowledge of food manufacturing processes, ideally including raw material preparation (e.g., washing, slicing), extrusion, frying, baking, sheeting, and flavoring processing, in an NPD, Process, or Development Technologist role.

If interested, please apply today!

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