Senior Process Technologist

TN United Kingdom; Worksop; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an experienced Process Development Technologist to drive innovation in food manufacturing. This role involves managing process development projects, ensuring adherence to safety and quality standards, and facilitating continuous improvement initiatives. Join a vibrant team dedicated to making every day taste better while enjoying competitive benefits, including a pension scheme and employee discounts. If you are passionate about food science and eager to contribute to a leading manufacturer, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Competitive Salary

Holidays

Pension up to 8% matched

Life Insurance up to 4x salary

Company Share Save Scheme

Greencore Qualifications

Employee Discount Platform

Wellbeing Centre Access

Qualifications

• Degree in food science or related field with relevant experience.
• Knowledge of food safety and legal labeling standards.

Responsibilities

• Manage process development and line trials to meet customer requirements.
• Ensure compliance with food safety and quality standards.

Skills

Process Development

Food Safety Standards

Continuous Improvement

Project Management

Data Analysis

Education

Degree in Food Science

Level 3 Food Hygiene

HACCP Level 2

Tools

Computer Programs for Data Analysis

Job description

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We're a leading manufacturer of convenience food in the UK and our purpose is to make every day.

We're a vibrant, fast-paced leading food manufacturer. Employing around 13,600 colleagues across 16 manufacturing units and 17 distribution depots across the UK. We supply all the UK's food retailers with everything from sandwiches, soups, and sushi to cooking sauces, pickles, and ready meals. In FY23, we generated revenues of £1.9bn.

Our vast direct-to-store (DTS) distribution network, comprising 17 depots nationwide, enables us to make over 10,400 daily deliveries of our own chilled and frozen produce and that of third parties.

Here at Manton Wood, we have a team of around 1,700 colleagues. We produce sandwiches and wraps for some of the biggest retailers in the UK including Co-op, Asda, Morrisons, Boots, Aldi, and Lidl.

Our Manton Wood site has a gym, restaurant with hot food, and a staff shop available to all our colleagues.

What you'll be doing

As an experienced process development technologist, you will carry out all relevant manufacturing projects to deliver process development and line trials by:

1. Providing information to support the creation of customer and factory specifications which lead to the production of accurate and appropriate product labelling information
2. Being responsible for the planning, preparation, and successful execution of process development and line trials to deliver customer requirements and process improvements
3. Providing process guidance and advice to cross-functional manufacturing teams to promote adoption of new practices or processes for increased efficiency
4. Monitoring and communicating process trends to ensure launch date adherence, maximum process optimization, and effective communication to customers
5. Challenging and investigating potential continuous improvement projects and facilitating relevant trials to drive process and product enhancement opportunities
6. Ensuring that the output of all line trials is fully documented with adherence to food safety, quality standards, and customer requirements
7. Assessing equipment capability to ensure that process standards meet company and customer requirements to drive improvements
8. Ensuring a safe working environment for colleagues and that the department meets the standards set out in the Health, Safety, and Environment Policy

What we're looking for

At Greencore, we put our people at the core. We celebrate their differences and help everyone to be themselves at work. Together, we make every day taste better.

Experience with validation and verification of cleaning processes, particularly around allergens and meat species

Ideally educated to degree level in a food science or related subject, plus relevant working experience within a food manufacturing environment

Relevant qualifications essential such as Level 3 Food Hygiene, Level 2 Health and Safety, HACCP Level 2, Sensory Training Level 2, and Microbiological Training Level 2

Experienced in evaluation and interpretation of shelf-life results

Experienced in interpretation of customer codes of practice

Experienced working with different types of computer programs and can demonstrate experience analyzing project results

Knowledge of legal labelling legislation and a variety of retailer web-based systems is desirable

Understanding of technology relevant to the business area and a demonstrable understanding of technical key performance indicators

Can demonstrate skills and experiences such as GMP knowledge of techniques, basic hygiene principles, basic legal labelling, and basic knowledge of weight legislation. These may be trained or developed and do not all need to be in place at recruitment.

If this sounds like you, join us, grow with Greencore, and be part of driving our future success.

What you'll get in return

• Competitive salary and job-related benefits
• Holidays
• Pension up to 8% matched
• Life insurance up to 4x salary
• Company share save scheme
• Greencore Qualifications
• Exclusive Greencore employee discount platform
• Access to a full Wellbeing Centre platform

Throughout your time at Greencore, you will be supported with on-the-job training and development opportunities to further your career.