Process Technologist

manucomm recruitment; Bristol; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative food manufacturer is seeking a Process Technologist to drive product development and ensure seamless launches. This role involves collaborating with manufacturers, managing specifications, and staying updated on food trends. Join a company with over 30 years of experience in creating bespoke food solutions, where your contributions will directly impact exciting product developments. If you are passionate about food technology and thrive in a dynamic environment, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Experience in NPD/process within FMCG.
• Understanding of HACCP is essential.

Responsibilities

• Drive product development from chef handover to launch.
• Build relationships with manufacturers for efficient product creation.

Skills

HACCP

NPD Process

Product Development

Market Trend Analysis

Education

BSc in Food Science/Technology

Tools

NPD System

Job description

Process Technologist
Bristol
Upto £36k DOE

We are currently seeking a Process Technologist for a food company based in Bristol. My client has been in existence for over 30 years and is privately owned. Reporting to the Senior NPD Technologist, this role offers an opportunity to join a rapidly growing, innovative food manufacturer. The company has award-winning experience creating, rolling out, and managing bespoke customer food-on-the-move solutions.

The role of the Process Technologist will involve:

1. Driving the development of products from chef handover to launch, focusing particularly on the manufacturing aspect of the process.
2. Building relationships with manufacturers, understanding their capabilities, and spending time on-site with their development/process teams to create exciting products efficiently, following the products through to launch and beyond.
3. Signing off ingredient/product specifications with suppliers.
4. QAS agreement and sign-off.
5. Attending factory trials, pre-pros, and product launches at various locations across the UK and Ireland.
6. Liaising and communicating with manufacturers, other members of the NPD team, operations team, technical team, and account managers throughout the development and launch process.
7. Creating and managing manufacturing specifications using the NPD system.
8. Ensuring NPD processes are completed on time.
9. Assisting in sourcing new ingredients where appropriate.
10. Providing general team support and administrative duties, including daily upkeep of the NPD system to ensure ingredient/product information is accurate, up-to-date, and consistent across ingredients and suppliers.
11. Reviewing market trends and keeping up-to-date with current food issues.
12. Performing other duties as required to contribute to business objectives.
13. Generating, formatting, and checking product labeling information, including descriptions and ingredients, in accordance with legislation.
14. Proofreading artwork against pack copies to ensure consistency across all product types.

Process Technologist Experience / Qualifications

1. Ideally BSc in Food Science/Technology.
2. Valid driving license.
3. Understanding of HACCP.
4. Experience in NPD/process within FMCG.
5. Knowledge of UK labelling legislation is advantageous.

Key Words - Process Technologist, Food Technologist, NPD Technologist,

This role is commutable from Wells, Taunton, Cardiff, Gloucester, Avon, Bath, Bridgwater, Bristol, Weston-super-Mare.