Senior Process Technologist: NPD & Innovation Lead

jobr.pro; Heanor; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Excellent Career Opportunities

Matched pension scheme up to 10%

Death in service

Cycle to work scheme

Retailer discount platform

Staff discount

Job summary

Matthew Walker in Heanor seeks a Senior Process Technologist to own the full process journey from concept to launch. You will link Process, Operations and NPD with customers, driving seamless transitions and ensuring high-quality production.

Join a team focused on innovation, continuous improvement, and excellent product launches. The role offers leadership opportunities and a collaborative culture in a fast-paced food manufacturing environment.

Qualifications

• Experience in FMCG or a similar fast-paced manufacturing environment, including at least experience managing and developing teams.
• HACCP Level 3 qualification (desirable).
• Strong project management capability, with a track record of delivering complex, cross-functional projects.
• A degree in Food Science or a related discipline is preferred, though equivalent experience will also be considered.

Responsibilities

• Lead cross-functional teams to deliver all private label and branded NPD/EPD projects on time and in full.
• Champion innovation, bringing new technologies and process solutions into the business.
• Identify and drive operational improvements that enhance quality and reduce cost.
• Provide leadership, coaching, and development to the process team, setting clear objectives and supporting growth.
• Establish and maintain robust processes and procedures to guarantee successful product launches.
• Manage and optimise factory trials, ensuring all new products are thoroughly tested before launch.
• Coordinate the introduction of new recipes and materials into production.
• Create and maintain an effective handover process with Operations.
• Lead CI meetings and ensure structured project plans are in place.
• Take ownership of customer pre-production and launch activity, ensuring a smooth and confident delivery.

Skills

FMCG experience

Team leadership

Cross-functional collaboration

Project management

Education

Bachelor's in Food Science or related

HACCP Level 3 qualification

Job description

Matthew Walker in Heanor seeks a Senior Process Technologist to own the full process journey from concept to launch. You will link Process, Operations and NPD with customers, driving seamless transitions and ensuring high-quality production.

Join a team focused on innovation, continuous improvement, and excellent product launches. The role offers leadership opportunities and a collaborative culture in a fast-paced food manufacturing environment.