Senior Concept and Process Technologist

Zest; East Midlands; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A high-growth FMCG food manufacturer in East Midlands is seeking a Senior Concept and Process Technologist. This pivotal role involves driving innovation and leading product and packaging development projects. The ideal candidate will have a degree in Food Science, at least two years of experience in FMCG product development, and strong communication skills. Attractive benefits include private health insurance and an enhanced pension scheme. This is an excellent opportunity to contribute to exciting new products in a dynamic environment.

Benefits

Private health insurance

Enhanced pension scheme

Excellent holiday entitlement

Qualifications

• Minimum of two years' experience in FMCG product development or process technology.
• Strong hands-on experience of factory trials and gated development processes.
• Comfortable working cross-functionally in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Responsibilities

• Drive innovation in product and packaging development projects.
• Act as the link between the development kitchen and the factory.
• Ensure smooth launches while maintaining standards of food safety and quality.

Skills

Project management

Cross-functional collaboration

Communication

Problem-solving

Education

Degree in Food Science or related discipline

Job description

Job Description

We are exclusively partnering with a high-growth FMCG food manufacturer to recruit a Senior Concept and Process Technologist, a key role supporting the delivery of new products from initial concept through to full-scale production.
This position will play a pivotal part in driving innovation, leading product and packaging development projects across branded, own-label and foodservice ranges. Acting as the vital link between the development kitchen and the factory, you will work closely with cross-functional teams to ensure smooth launches, while maintaining the highest standards of food safety, quality and technical compliance.
You will be degree-qualified in Food Science or a related discipline, with a minimum of two years' experience in FMCG product development or process technology. Strong hands-on experience of factory trials, gated development processes and customer-facing projects is essential. You will be an organised and confident communicator, comfortable working cross-functionally in a fast-paced manufacturing environment. Experience within chilled foods would be highly advantageous.
In return, the business offers a competitive benefits package including private health insurance, an enhanced pension scheme and excellent holiday entitlement with additional day purchasing scheme.
Please note: unfortunately, sponsorship is not available for this role.
This is an excellent opportuni...