Process Technologist: Food Innovation & Process Improvement

Kepak Group; York and North Yorkshire; On-site; CAD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company Pension

Further Education support

Dedicated L'D Team

Bike to Work Scheme

Long Service Awards

BUPA Cash plan

Job summary

Kepak Foods Division is seeking a Process Technologist to drive product validation, process optimisation, and trial coordination at our York site. You will collaborate with Operations, Technical, Procurement and NPD teams to ensure successful launches and continuous improvement across the manufacturing journey.

The role focuses on supporting stage-gate project delivery, data collection, and process changes while maintaining documentation and reporting standards.

Qualifications

• Degree or qualification in Food Science/Technology/Process Engineering or related discipline.
• Experience in meat industry preferred.
• Understanding of food production processes and factory operations.
• Ability to analyse data and identify improvements.
• Good communication and stakeholder engagement.

Responsibilities

• Support product development, cost optimisation and process improvement projects.
• Coordinate factory, kitchen and production trials with accurate data collection.
• Assist with validation activities including sensory, shelf-life, nutritional assessments.
• Maintain project documentation and trial records to high standards.
• Support first production runs and implementation of changes.

Skills

Experience 2+ yrs

Data analysis

Communication skills

MS Office

Travel willingness

Driving licence

Education

Food Science degree

Process Engineering qualification

Job description

Kepak Foods Division is seeking a Process Technologist to drive product validation, process optimisation, and trial coordination at our York site. You will collaborate with Operations, Technical, Procurement and NPD teams to ensure successful launches and continuous improvement across the manufacturing journey.

The role focuses on supporting stage-gate project delivery, data collection, and process changes while maintaining documentation and reporting standards.