Product Development

Butternut Box; Worksop; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading food production company seeks a Process Technologist for a temporary secondment. The role offers hands-on experience in product development, with responsibilities including data analysis, process monitoring, trial coordination, and project execution. Ideal candidates will be current Skilled or Lead Operatives with strong problem-solving skills and an understanding of production processes. Applicants will gain valuable insights, enhance their skills, and connect with colleagues. Apply with your interest to the designated contact by 9th January 2026.

Benefits

Skill Development

Career Growth

Networking Opportunities

Leadership Experience

Qualifications

• Current Skilled or Lead Operative within Production.
• Commitment for the full 6-month secondment duration.

Responsibilities

• Conduct end-to-end root cause analysis across multiple production runs.
• Monitor adherence to established process controls.
• Coordinate and lead operational trials.
• Manage and support key projects.
• Document trial outcomes and report findings.

Skills

Creativity & Innovation

Problem-Solving and root cause analysis

Excellent communication & interpersonal skills

Strong attention to detail

Basic project management capabilities

Commercial awareness

Technical Knowledge of production processes

Job description

Role Overview

Role: Process Technologist – temporary secondment opportunity within the Product Development Department. Designed to provide valuable experience across operations and development teams.

Responsibilities

• Data Collection & Analysis: Conduct end-to-end root cause analysis across multiple production runs, focusing on collecting relevant data to identify areas for process and yield improvement.
• Process Control Monitoring & Compliance: Actively monitor adherence to established process controls for optimal performance and product quality, working collaboratively with Operations teams to course correct deviations and ensure consistency where necessary.
• Trial Coordination & Leadership: Coordinate and lead operational trials to test identified process improvements, recipe iterations for existing products, and new product development based on customer feedback.
• Project Execution: Actively manage and support key projects.
• Reporting: Document trial outcomes, analyze data, and report findings and recommendations to the Product Development and Operations teams.

What You Will Gain

• Skill Development: Enhance your current skill set and acquire new ones through hands‑on experience in a different department.
• Career Growth: Gain valuable insights and experiences that can help advance your career.
• Networking Opportunities: Connect with colleagues and leaders from different parts of the organisation.
• Broadened Perspective: Working in a new setting will offer a fresh perspective on our operations and strategic goals.
• Leadership Experience: Take on new responsibilities and showcase your leadership potential.
• Problem‑Solving Skills: Engage with diverse challenges that enhance your problem‑solving abilities and resilience.

Who Should Apply

Current Skilled or Lead Operative within Production.

• Creativity & Innovation
• Problem‑S solving and root cause analysis
• Excellent communication & interpersonal skills
• Strong attention to detail in execution and reporting
• Basic project management capabilities
• Commercial awareness and understanding of impact on costs/waste
• Technical Knowledge: Deep working knowledge of current production processes, equipment, and challenges (e.g., Marro/Butternut production, gravy mixing, dicing).
• Commitment: Availability and commitment for the full 6‑month secondment duration.

How to Apply

Submit a brief expression of interest outlining relevant experience and what you hope to gain from this secondment to Becky Riggs at [e-mail] by 9th January 2026.

Note: Ensure you have discussed this opportunity with your current manager and have their support before applying.