Process Technologist

ZipRecruiter; Caerphilly; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-established manufacturing business seeks a Process Technologist in South Wales. This role offers a chance to support New Product Development in a dynamic environment, requiring innovative thinking and experience in food manufacturing. With responsibilities ranging from product development to critical path management, this full-time position presents a fantastic opportunity for growth and impact.

Benefits

33 days holiday (including bank holidays)

Qualifications

• Experience in a food manufacturing or NPD environment.
• Track record of developing standout products.
• Confident in customer-facing interactions.

Responsibilities

• Assist in developing product concepts and prototypes.
• Manage NPD and EPD development from handover to launch.
• Organise and manage all factory trials.

Skills

Communication

Project Management

Organizational Skills

Innovation

Education

Food Science Degree or equivalent

Job description

Job Description

About the Company

A well-established manufacturing business is seeking a Process Technologist to support its busy Process, Development and Technical departments based in South Wales (commutable from Cardiff, Newport, and surrounding areas). This role is a fantastic opportunity for someone with a passion in New Product Development within a manufacturing/production sector.

About the Role

Process Technologist Job Overview

Responsibilities

• Product Development Support: Assist in developing product concepts, formulations, and prototypes in collaboration with internal teams and external suppliers.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Maintain close and effective links between the Process, Development, Technical, Operations, and Continuous Improvement teams.
• NPD & EPD Management: Manage NPD and EPD development from handover to launch, ensuring alignment with customer expectations and deadlines.
• Factory Trials: Organise and manage all factory trials, providing feedback on any observations or concerns regarding new products / processes.
• Customer & Retailer Submissions: Support NPD with all customer and retailer submissions.
• Documentation Management: Organise and maintain essential documentation, including recipes, trial records, shelf-life data, and costings.
• Product Testing & Evaluation: Oversee product testing, providing feedback and recommendations for improvement.
• Critical Path Management: Ensure projects are completed in line with critical path to meet project deadlines.
• Team Support: Provide support to the NPD team in the overall execution of product development projects.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a food manufacturing or NPD environment.
• A passion for innovation, with a track record of developing standout products.
• Good communication skills and confidence in customer-facing interactions.
• A proactive, solution-focused mindset with excellent project management and organisational skills.
• Food Science Degree or equivalent (desirable).

Pay range and compensation package

• £28,000- £30,000 per annum
• Full-Time, Permanent
• Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:00 – 16:00 (flexibility required for occasional early starts/late finishes)
• 33 days holiday (including bank holidays)