Senior Process Technologist

Samworth Brothers; Leicester; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading food company as a Senior Process Technologist, where you'll manage product launches and ensure food safety standards. This role involves collaboration with teams, customer communication, and supporting the development of others. Enjoy a rewarding environment with competitive salary, health benefits, and opportunities for growth.

Benefits

Competitive Salary

Health and Wellbeing benefits

Growth and Development opportunities

Enhanced Pension

Discounts on everyday purchases

Supportive and inclusive culture

Qualifications

• Understanding of food safety and basic food manufacturing process is essential.
• Previous experience of managing and developing others is highly desirable.

Responsibilities

• Manage critical paths in new product launch process.
• Be part of the HACCP team to ensure technical standards.
• Engage with internal stakeholders to identify process improvements.

Skills

Food Safety

Solution-focused approach

Team Management

Microsoft Office

Education

Degree in Food Science

Job description

About The Role

Join Our Family at Samworth Brothers!

At Samworth Brothers, We do Good Things with Great Food! We love our food and our people. Join us and be part of something special, where your work truly matters.

About Us

We are a family owned business with an aim of being a long term force for good. We want to make a difference to our People, our Communities and the Planet. Our values are:

• We Make Things Happen: We are proactive and focused on solutions.
• We Take Pride: We deliver high-quality products and services.
• We Are a Family: We support and celebrate each other.

What You'll Do

As a Senior Process Technologist, you'll be at the heart of our team. Your role will include:

• Managing the critical paths in line with the new product launch process in Samworth Brothers.
• You will be a key part of the HACCP team onsite to ensure that technical standards are reached and that samples are proactively gathered for testing as well as completing all relevant documentation.
• You will be actively involved in customer communications both over the phone, online and in person.
• By engaging with key internal stakeholders you will ensure that you are working collaboratively to identify process improvements and achieve the best outcomes.
• You will deputise for the Process Manager and will manage and support the development of the team by sharing your knowledge and helping them to grow theirs.

Your work as a Senior Process Technologist will help us bring joy to our customers with exceptional food.

What you will need

There is a right role for everyone and we want to set you up for success. For the Senior Process Technologist role, we are looking for the following key skills and experience:

• Degree or Equivalent in Food Science is desirable.
• An understanding of food safety and the basic food manufacturing process is essential.
• A solution-focused approach.
• Good knowledge of Microsoft Office.
• Previous experience of managing and developing others is highly desirable.

What We Offer

Our people are our greatest asset. We provide a supportive and rewarding environment with:

• Competitive Salary: Reflective of your skills and experience and reviewed each year.
• Health and Wellbeing: Comprehensive health benefits and wellness programs.
• Growth and Development: Opportunities for career progression across our whole business.
• An Enhanced Pension: To enable you to save with our help towards your retirement.
• Discounts where it counts: We offer discounts on everyday purchases, days out, and holidays through our benefit platform. We also work closely with The Company Shop where you can benefit as a member.
• Family Feel: A supportive and inclusive culture.