Process Technologist

Alexander Steele; Corby; On-site; GBP 36,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

Alexander Steele in Corby is seeking a Senior Process Technologist to lead factory trials, optimise processes and drive product quality through data-driven insights. You will own trial programmes, analyse results and recommend practical improvements on a day-to-day basis.

You will collaborate with NPD, Production, Technical, Procurement and suppliers, translating customer requirements into manufacturing actions and supporting introduction of new materials.

Qualifications

• Experience in fast-paced food manufacturing.
• Strong knowledge of food manufacturing processes and ingredients.
• Hands-on experience with factory trials and process improvement.
• Data-driven approach to problem solving.
• Willingness to travel to customer sites.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support factory trials covering new ingredients, recipes, materials and processes.
• Use data and factory observations to improve yield, waste, efficiency and product consistency.
• Analyse trial results and make recommendations for process and product improvements.
• Support new product development, launches and existing product optimisation.
• Work closely with NPD, Production, Technical, Procurement and suppliers.
• Develop relationships with customers and attend customer trials/panels and site visits.
• Translate customer requirements into practical manufacturing improvements.
• Support approval and introduction of alternative materials and suppliers.
• Monitor product quality and recipe performance, balancing cost and consistency.
• Act as a technical bridge between customer, manufacturing sites and internal teams.
• Contribute to continuous improvement and process excellence.

Skills

Factory trials

Data driven

Process improvement

Cross-functional

Food manufacturing

Education

Food science degree

Level 3 Food Safety

Tools

Statistical analysis

Job description

Senior Process Technologist | Corby | £40,000

Are you a hands-on Process Technologist who enjoys being on the factory floor, solving problems and turning data into real improvements?

I'm working with a leading food manufacturer who is looking for a Senior Process Technologist to join their team in Corby.

This is a varied role combining process optimisation, factory trials, product quality, innovation and customer interaction - ideal for someone who wants genuine ownership and the opportunity to make a visible impact.

What will you be doing?

• Lead and support factory trials covering new ingredients, recipes, materials and processes
• Use data and factory observations to improve yield, waste, efficiency and product consistency
• Analyse trial results and make recommendations for process and product improvements
• Support new product development, launches and existing product optimisation
• Work closely with NPD, Production, Technical, Procurement and suppliers
• Develop strong relationships with key customers and attend customer trials/panels and site visits
• Understand customer requirements and translate these into practical improvements within manufacturing
• Support the approval and introduction of alternative materials and suppliers
• Monitor product quality and recipe performance, balancing quality, consistency and cost
• Act as a technical bridge between the customer, manufacturing sites and internal teams
• Contribute to a culture of continuous improvement and process excellence

What are they looking for, you'll ideally have:

• Experience within fast-paced food manufacturing
• Strong knowledge of food manufacturing processes and ingredients
• Practical, hands-on experience of factory trials and process improvement
• A data-driven approach to problem solving
• Experience working with waste, yield, efficiency and quality KPIs
• Excellent communication and influencing skills
• Confidence dealing with customers and suppliers
• A willingness to travel to customer and manufacturing sites
• Level 3 Food Safety - or willingness to achieve this within your first year

A food, science or related degree would be advantageous, but practical experience and technical knowledge are more important than qualifications alone.

The person

• This is for someone who likes being on the plant, getting stuck into problems and seeing improvements happen.
• Someone practical, curious and commercially aware.
• Someone who can analyse the numbers but also understands that sometimes the best answers come from being on the factory floor and talking to the people who run the process.
• You'll need to be flexible around trials and a 24/7 manufacturing environment, with the ability to build strong relationships across the business and with customers.

Location: Corby

Salary: Up to £40,000

Hours: Monday-Friday, 37.5 hours

If you're an experienced Process Technologist, Food Technologist, Process Development Technologist or similar and you're looking for a role with genuine responsibility and visibility, I'd be keen to speak with you.