Product Design Technologist - Sauces and UHT

Macphie UK; Aberdeen City; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

23 days annual leave plus 9 public holidays

Profit-Related Pay (PRP)

5% employee pension contribution

Free fruit and health perks

Lifelong learning opportunities

Enhanced parental pay

Job summary

A food ingredient manufacturer in Aberdeen seeks a Product Design Technologist to design and improve a range of sauces. The role involves overseeing product development from kitchen trials to full production. Candidates should possess a science degree and experience in sauce formulation. The position offers a full-time contract and various employee benefits, including 23 annual leave days and a pension scheme.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in sauce formulation and UHT processing.
• Experience in Product Development and R&D within the food industry.
• Knowledge of raw materials and kitchen environment.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and improve sauces and UHT-processed products.
• Monitor and report on Process Design Projects.
• Liaise with various departments to arrange factory trials.

Skills

Problem solving

Planning and organizing

Communication

Analytical skills

Education

Science degree in Food Processing, Food Science, Chemistry or related

Job description

Overview

Product Design Technologist - Sauces and UHT – Macphie UK. Based at Glenbervie, Aberdeenshire with sites in Glasgow and Midlands. Macphie is an internationally acclaimed family ingredient manufacturer offering sauces, bakery creations, and ice cream toppings, with plant-based and gluten-free offerings and partnerships with leading food brands.

About the Role

Based at our Glenbervie site and reporting to the Product Design Manager, you will design, develop, and improve our range of sauces and UHT-processed products. You will take responsibility for new products from the development kitchen to the production line, ensuring a smooth transition from trials and testing to full production.

Key Responsibilities

• Progressing, monitoring and reporting of assigned Process Design Projects: set up, supervise, and report factory trials.
• Review and optimise current operations to reduce costs, improve safety and improve quality.
• Assess impact of new equipment, raw materials, methods of manufacture, packaging, etc.
• Support commissioning of new equipment.
• Set up and communicate reprocessing materials and products as required.
• Review current operations with a view to optimize, improve efficiency and deliver continuous improvement.
• Enhance product quality through process modifications, line changes, process control amendments or new equipment introduction.
• Liaison with Planning, Purchasing, Stock Control, Production and QC for arranging factory trials.
• Carry out product design work as required.
• Share learning with Operations staff during scale up from pilot to factory.

About You

Enjoy a hands-on approach to work and demonstrate a passion for the industry with an enthusiasm to learn. You will have a natural aptitude for problem solving and strong planning, organising and communication skills.

Qualifications and Skills

• Have a science degree, preferably in Food Processing/Food Science/Food Technology, Chemistry, Biochemistry, or other relevant science subjects.
• Proven experience in sauce formulation and UHT processing is essential.
• Experience in Product Development and R&D within the food industry.
• Knowledge of raw materials, food systems, lab equipment, and kitchen environment.
• Knowledge and understanding of materials, statistical techniques and testing procedures.
• Commercial awareness and excellent communication, as you will work with customers, suppliers, and other departments.
• Enthusiastic and able to develop and champion new ideas.
• Organised with good analytical data skills and problem-solving aptitude.

Sweet Perks of Joining Macphie

• Annual Leave: 23 days plus 9 public holidays (32 days total).
• Profit-Related Pay (PRP): Conditional PRP aligned with company performance.
• Pension: 5% employee contribution with 3% employer contribution.
• Health and Wellness: Employee Assistance Programme, 24/7 GP line, cycle-to-work scheme, Leisure Subsidy, and free fruit.
• Eco-Friendly Commute: Electric car charging stations and free parking.
• Lifelong Learning: Company further education scheme.
• Family First: Enhanced maternity, paternity, and adoption pay.
• Exclusive Benefits: Education bursary via employee trust and Funeral Concierge service.
• Post-probation Benefits: Private medical insurance, Westfield Health, permanent health insurance, and 3x death in service life assurance.

To view all Macphie employee benefits, please refer to the benefits page during the application process.

Right to Work and References

We require the right to work in the UK and, if we offer you a role, satisfactory employment references will be collected.

Seniority level

• Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Production and Manufacturing

Industries

• Food and Beverage Manufacturing
• Dairy Product Manufacturing

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