Senior Process Technologist - FTC 12 months

Oscar Mayer Group UK; Erith; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

Oscar Mayer Group UK is seeking a Senior Process Technologist for an on-site, 12 months fixed-term contract. You will transfer products from concept through trials to production, coordinating with Operations, Engineering, NPD and Technical teams to meet customer expectations on a fast-paced high-volume site.

You will manage multiple trials, coordinate data collection, and ensure compliance with safety standards while developing processes and improving product quality across launches.

Qualifications

• 2-3 years of process development experience
• HACCP Level 2 certification preferred

Responsibilities

• Transfer products from concept/NPD through trials and production.
• Coordinate factory trials and data sharing across teams.
• Manage multiple projects, coordinating trials and customer requirements.
• Ensure compliance with safety standards during process and production phases.

Skills

Process development

Education

HACCP level 2

Job description

Senior Process Technologist - On site - 12 Months FTC

Role Overview:

• Reporting to the Process Development Manager, you will be responsible for the successful transfer of products from the concept/NPD stage through to trials and production.
• Working closely with colleagues across Operations, Engineering, NPD and Technical you will work to ensure that projects are delivered on time and in line with customer expectations.
• This is a fast paced, high volume, food manufacturing site and you will be managing multiple projects, coordinating factory trials, responding to customer requirements and coaching and developing your team.
• You will also ensure that all legal and safety standards are adhered to during the process and production phases.

Key Responsibilities & Accountabilities:

• Responsible for organising factory / pre-launch and shelf-life trials as required. Ensuring that correct process is followed and data collection is shared with all relevant parties.
• Monitor team trial outcomes and ensure efficient and accurate results are achieved in line with critical path, whilst protecting product margins.
• Ensure that products meet the correct customer criteria and all relevant departments have the necessary information to complete the customer requirements for launch critical path.
• Generate & maintain customer Quality Attribute Information for all products
• This role requires strong communication across the business both internally & externally.
• Must provide a central point of information for factory enquiries on product trials and or launches.
• As central contact for factory enquiries you are responsible for translating kitchen methods into suitable factory processes.
• To manage & maintain relevant customer relationships, presentations and panels.
• Provide a tangible input into the ongoing improvement of product quality of existing dishes as part of the development team.
• Review and translate shelf life & nutritional results, managing any required product changes internally & externally.

Key Attributes:

• Organised, good time management, planning & scheduling
• Problem solving

Required Experience and Qualifications:

• Process development experience – ideally 2-3 years
• HACCP level 2

Please note:

This job description outlines the core responsibilities and duties of the role. It is not an exhaustive list, and the role may evolve over time to include additional tasks and responsibilities in line with business needs.