Process Technologist Manager

ZipRecruiter; England; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A growing company in food manufacturing is seeking a Process Technologist Manager in Cambridgeshire. This site-based role requires expertise in taking products from concept to production, managing trials, and ensuring compliance with quality standards. The ideal candidate will have experience with both branded and own-label products and must possess a full UK driver's license. The role offers a competitive salary and additional benefits including healthcare and employee discounts.

Benefits

Healthcare

Training and development opportunities

Generous employee discount

Qualifications

• Experience as a Process Technologist with both branded and own-label products.
• Proven track record of taking products from concept to launch.
• Full UK driver's license required.

Responsibilities

• Translate kitchen recipes into factory-ready products.
• Run factory trials and manage critical paths.
• Optimise manufacturing processes and uphold product quality.

Skills

Experience in NPD process

Running factory trials

Data management

Collaboration with retail partners

Job description

Job Description

Process Technologist Manager

Join a rapidly expanding company known for its innovation and high-quality products. They are a growing presence within their sector with an impressive track record and award winning products.

About the Process Technologist Manager job

The Process Technologist Manager will lead the end-to-end delivery of the company’s products. You'll ensure new and existing products are trialled, improved, compliant, and production ready. You will work closely with Technical and NPD teams, and retail partners to guarantee safe, efficient, high-quality manufacturing.

Key tasks

• Translate kitchen recipes into factory-ready products, managing the full NPD process from concept to launch with clear, compliant handovers.
• Run factory trials, manage critical paths, troubleshoot risks, and align cross-functional teams on timelines and expectations.
• Optimise manufacturing processes, uphold product quality through testing and data tracking, and lead continuous improvement initiatives.
• Work closely with internal teams and retail partners to deliver scalable solutions that meet brand, safety, and sustainability standards.

About You

• The successful candidate shall have experience as a Process Technologist, working across both branded and retailer own-label products.
• Have a proven track record of taking products from concept to launch, collaborating closely with retail partners.
• Confident in running factory trials, managing data, and using retailer technical systems and documentation.
• The successful candidate shall have a full UK drivers license.

More details

The Process Technologist Manager job (ref:8932) is paying £40,000 - £50,000 according to your experience.

This is a site-based role however there shall be customer meetings to attend off site so access to own transport is essential. The site is based in Cambridgeshire and is commutable from Cambridge, Peterborough, Huntingdon and surrounding areas.

The package includes healthcare, training and development opportunities as well as a generous employee discount.

Alternate job titles - Process Technology Manager | Process Development Manager | NPD Process Manager | Food Manufacturing Process Development Jobs | NPD Manager