Senior Process Technologist

Stonegate; Corsham; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the food production sector seeks a Senior Process Technologist to enhance their NPD team. The role involves leading technical process development for new products, ensuring compliance, and optimizing production. Ideal candidates will have a strong background in food science and experience in food manufacturing.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a process technologist or NPD role within the food manufacturing industry.
• Strong knowledge of factory processes, food safety standards, and scale-up best practices.

Responsibilities

• Lead factory trials and process validations for NPD and EPD projects.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with operations, quality, technical, and commercial teams.
• Generate and maintain detailed process documentation.

Skills

Communication

Project Management

Problem Solving

Education

Degree in Food Science

Degree in Food Technology

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In-House Recruitment Consultant at Stonegate Farmers

Role: Senior Process Technologist

Location: Lacock, Wiltshire

Working Hours: Monday – Friday, 40 hours per week

At Stonegate Farmers, we are passionate about producing exceptional quality food and leading the way in innovation across the egg and added-value categories. We pride ourselves on a strong commitment to animal welfare, sustainability, and the highest standards in food production.

As we continue to grow and innovate, we are expanding our NPD team to strengthen our capability in process excellence. Based in our Egg Innovation Centre, you will play a key role in bridging the gap between kitchen concept and commercial reality. Working closely with the Chef Director, you will lead the technical process development of new products from concept through to launch—ensuring they are scalable, compliant, and optimised for full-scale production.

About Stonegate Farmers Ltd

Stonegate Farmers Ltd is an integrated free range and organic egg business organised across three divisions comprising farming and agriculture, egg packing and cooked egg processing. Established in 1926 and under new ownership since 2016, we have grown into one the largest free-range and organic egg producers within the UK.

Role & Responsibilities:

• Lead factory trials and process validations for NPD and EPD (existing product development) projects.
• Translate kitchen recipes into factory-friendly formats without compromising on quality or innovation.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with operations, quality, technical, and commercial teams to ensure seamless product launches.
• Develop and refine manufacturing processes to ensure efficiency, consistency, and compliance with food safety standards.
• Act as the technical lead during factory scale-ups, first productions, and pre-launch activities.
• Generate and maintain detailed process documentation, including trial reports, specifications, HACCP plans, and risk assessments.
• Identify opportunities for cost reduction, yield improvement, and process optimisation across the product portfolio.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives within the NPD and manufacturing teams.
• Ensure all new products meet internal quality standards and external regulatory requirements.

Person Specification:

• Able to display our company values: Respect, Aspire, Courage, One Team & Diversity
• Excellent communication and project management skills.
• Ability to influence stakeholders and work collaboratively across departments.
• Strong problem-solving skills and a continuous improvement mindset.

Qualifications / Experience:

• Degree in Food Science, Food Technology, or related discipline.
• Proven experience in a process technologist or NPD role within the food manufacturing industry.
• Strong knowledge of factory processes, food safety standards, and scale-up best practices.
• Experience working with chilled, ready-to-eat products
• Knowledge of BRC, HACCP, and retailer technical standards.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Management and Manufacturing

• Industries

  Food and Beverage Manufacturing

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