Senior Concept and Process Technologist

Zest Recruitment; England; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A high-growth FMCG food manufacturer is seeking a Senior Concept and Process Technologist to support new product delivery from concept to production. The role involves driving innovation, managing development projects, and ensuring compliance with quality standards. The ideal candidate holds a degree in Food Science and has experience in FMCG product development or process technology. This position offers competitive benefits and the chance to influence product innovation.

Benefits

Competitive benefits package

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.
• Experience within chilled foods is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Lead product and packaging development projects across various ranges.
• Coordinate with teams to ensure smooth launches.
• Manage factory trials and oversee project gate processes.

Skills

Product development

Communication

Cross-functional teamwork

Education

Degree in Food Science or related discipline

Job description

Overview

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.

Responsibilities

• Drive innovation by leading product and packaging development projects across branded, own-label and foodservice ranges.
• Act as the link between the development kitchen and the factory, coordinating with cross-functional teams to ensure smooth launches.
• Collaborate with manufacturing, QA, and supply chain to maintain food safety, quality, and technical compliance throughout product development and scale-up.
• Manage factory trials and govern gate processes for development projects, ensuring timely progression from concept to production.

Qualifications

• 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.
• Organised and confident communicator, comfortable working cross-functionally in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
• Experience within chilled foods would be highly advantageous.

Benefits

• Competitive benefits package including private health insurance, an enhanced pension scheme and excellent holiday entitlement with additional day purchasing scheme.

Additional information

Please note: sponsorship is not available for this role.

This is an excellent opportunity to join a growing and ambitious business, where you will have genuine influence over the innovation pipeline and the success of new product launches.

For a confidential conversation and further details, please contact Danielle Bailey on 01780 483 999 or email [e-mail].

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