Process Technologist

Cranswick plc; South Yorkshire; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A food production company in the United Kingdom is looking for an experienced Process Technologist to join their NPD team. The successful candidate will manage the scale-up of product concepts from post-customer sign-off through to launch. Key responsibilities include planning operational launches, leading product trials, and ensuring products meet safety and quality standards. Candidates should possess FMCG experience, problem-solving abilities, and strong communication skills. Salary to be discussed during the interview.

Qualifications

• Motivated, self-starter capable of working independently.
• FMCG experience is essential.
• Experience as a Process Technologist is essential.
• Methodical with strong attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Plan elements for operational launch including raw materials and factory engagement.
• Lead trials to ensure new products can be manufactured safely and consistently.
• Manage the handover of Quality Contracts to Technical team.
• Prepare trial reports detailing manufacturing constraints and best practices.
• Establish Food Safety and Quality Standards for new products.

Skills

Problem solving

Effective communication

Analytical skills

Job description

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Process Technologist to join our NPD team here at Yorkshire Baker.

Reporting into the Process Manager, you will be responsible for the scale up of concept products post customer sign off through to launch. Owning the Factory NPD process of your assigned products to deliver specific requirements for an effective product launch.

Main duties include (but not limited to):

• Planning all elements of the process to operational launch which include provision of trial raw materials, new tooling, packaging and factory engagement
• To plan, design and lead trials in order to ensure new products developed by the kitchen can be manufactured safely, at the correct cost and to a consistent std in the factory
• To formally handover the draft Quality Contract to the relevant member of the site Technical team.
• To produce a detailed Product file ahead of the finalised seal meeting containing all relevant information to reassure the customer that a safe and consistent product can be made and enable the Finished Product Specification to be drawn up
• To complete post trial eating meetings to ensure an agreed kitchen match and to discuss potential concerns/challenges
• To organise samples and submit to the lab for micro and chemical testing of each new product to provide data for the production of the Finished Product Specification
• To prepare trial reports and provide feedback in sufficient detail to aid understanding of manufacturing constraints, process capability and best practice methodology
• To establish manufacturers freeze/uptemper validations of all new products ensuring they meet the required standards
• To establish baking/cooking methodology of all new components and products sold as ready to heat ensuring they meet the expected Food Safety and Quality Standards

Candidate requirements:

• Motivated, self-starter with the ability to work on own initiative
• Previous experience within FMCG is essential
• Process Technologist experience is essential
• Effective and keen problem solver
• Ability to communicate effectively at all levels
• An understanding of fast consumer goods
• Methodical approach, with a keen eye for detail
• Analytical mindset

A full job description is available upon request. Salary to be discussed at interview stage.