Process Technologist – Food Manufacturing

TN United Kingdom; Manchester; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Process Technologist to oversee product launches in chilled food manufacturing. This role offers a unique opportunity to deepen your expertise while working with a dedicated team on quality products. Responsibilities include managing project delivery, coordinating factory trials, and ensuring compliance with food manufacturing practices. If you have a passion for food innovation and possess strong project management skills, this position could be the perfect fit for you. Join a company with a rich history in creating beloved food brands and take your career to the next level.

Qualifications

• 12 months experience in chilled food manufacturing required.
• Knowledge of concept-to-launch protocols is essential.

Responsibilities

• Support project delivery for product launches in food manufacturing.
• Manage process aspects such as ordering materials and packaging.

Skills

Project Management

Attention to Detail

Organizational Skills

IT Proficiency

Job description

**Process Technologist – Food Manufacturing, Manchester**

Client:

Focus Management Consultants

Location:

Manchester, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

EU work permit required:

Yes

Job Reference:

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Job Views:

5

Posted:

05.05.2025

Expiry Date:

19.06.2025

Job Description:

This role is currently closed. For similar opportunities, please check the Process function.

Join an established chilled food manufacturer involved in product development from concept to launch.

As a Process Technologist reporting to the Process and Innovation Manager, you will oversee product launches within a food manufacturing environment.

The company has a rich history of creating food enjoyed nationwide, with a portfolio of well-known brands available in supermarkets.

This position is suitable for professionals with experience in Process, Technical, Operations, or Engineering roles within chilled food manufacturing. It offers a chance to deepen your expertise in the Process function, working with a dedicated team and quality products.

Your daily tasks will include supporting project delivery for product launches, managing process aspects such as ordering materials and packaging, coordinating factory trials, and pre-production runs. Attention to detail and organizational skills are crucial for data collection and reporting. Additionally, you will arrange shelf-life, nutritional, and microbiological testing, and verify finished product artwork.

Candidates should have at least 12 months of experience in chilled food manufacturing, with knowledge of concept-to-launch protocols and food manufacturing practices. Strong project management skills, IT proficiency, a full driver’s license, and flexibility to travel for product trials are required.

If you meet these criteria and are seeking to advance your career in UK food manufacturing, please apply with your CV or contact Neal directly for further discussion.