Senior Process Development Technologist

Kandhu Recruitment Ltd; Stevenage; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading food manufacturer in Stevenage is seeking a Senior Process Development Technologist to bridge development and production. In this role, you will lead the scale-up of new products, ensure quality standards, and drive continuous improvement initiatives. Ideal candidates will have a degree in Food Science, experience in food manufacturing, and a passion for innovation. A competitive salary between £45,000 - £55,000 is offered, alongside opportunities for real impact within a collaborative team.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in food manufacturing, ideally in a process or NPD-focused role.
• Genuine enthusiasm for food, innovation, and quality.

Responsibilities

• Leading the scale-up of new products from kitchen to full-scale factory production.
• Driving continuous improvement and value engineering.
• Supporting the introduction of new technologies.

Skills

Project management

Problem-solving

Continuous improvement

Understanding of food production methods

Education

Degree in Food Science or similar

Job description

Senior Process Development Technologist
Location: Stevenage
Salary: 45,000 - 55,000
Hours: Full-time

Are you passionate about food innovation and ready to turn great ideas into real, scalable products? We're working with a leading food manufacturer to find a talented Process Technologist to help bridge the gap between the development kitchen and the factory floor.

This is a hands-on, fast-paced role where you'll play a key part in bringing new products to life-ensuring they meet high technical and quality standards as they move from concept to launch.

You will need to be extremely technically competent and adapt at managing projects, able to Define, Detail and Coordinate Product Launch and run real timeTrial Coordination

What You'll Be Doing

Leading the scale-up of new products from kitchen to full-scale factory production
Organising and running factory trials for NPD (New Product Development) and EPD (Existing Product Development) projects
Driving continuous improvement and value engineering to enhance product quality and efficiency
Working with cross-functional teams including Technical, Operations, and Engineering to ensure smooth implementation of changes
Supporting the introduction of new technologies aligned with the Product Development Strategy

What's On Offer
45,000 - 55,000 salary
A site-based role at a major food production facility
Real influence on how new products are developed, tested, and launched
A chance to be part of a collaborative, forward-thinking NPD team

What We're Looking For
A degree in Food Science or a similar technical field
Previous experience in food manufacturing (FMCG), ideally in a process, development, or NPD-focused role
Understanding of key food production methods-such as extrusion, frying, baking, sheeting, and flavouring
Strong problem-solving abilities and a drive for continuous improvement
A genuine enthusiasm for food, innovation, and quality

Ready to Help Shape the Future of Food?
If you're someone who thrives in a fast-moving environment and loves the challenge of making ideas production-ready, we'd love to hear from you. Apply now to find out more!

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