Process Development Manager (Beverages)- 12-Month FTC
Location: United Kingdom - Remote
Travel: up to 30% travel required
The Advocate Group is proud to be representing a highly exciting and innovative beverage brand in the search for a Senior R&D professional to join their dynamic Research & Development team.
This is a fantastic opportunity to work with some of the most well-loved and emerging names in the beverage industry.
In this high-impact role, you will take ownership of innovation and productivity projects from concept through to commercialization. You’ll collaborate cross-functionally, influence strategy, and lead technical workstreams across lab, pilot, and manufacturing environments.
Key Responsibilities:
* Lead the scale-up and commercialization of new products and processes, including CAPEX evaluations and Third-Party Manufacturing (TPM) qualifications.
* Apply scientific and engineering principles to design and execute experiments, analyze data, and provide technical recommendations.
* Ensure food safety and quality standards through the design of thermal processes that meet commercial sterility requirements.
* Collaborate with cross-functional teams in Marketing, Supply Chain, Manufacturing, and Quality to bring innovation to life.
* Plan and execute pilot trials and production-scale testing to support validation and small-scale consumer testing.
* Create detailed process documentation in partnership with internal and external manufacturing teams.
* Provide technical support at co-manufacturers during development and scale-up.
* Stay abreast of emerging technologies and trends to influence long-term innovation strategies.
* Manage projects using tools such as StageGate, SAP PLM, MatrixOne, and MS Project.
What We're Looking For:
* B.S. in Chemical Engineering or related technical discipline; advanced degree preferred.
* Proven experience in process engineering within the consumer goods or beverage sector.
* Deep knowledge of thermal processing, food safety, and commercial sterility.
* Proven ability to work across lab, pilot, and manufacturing environments.
* Strong project management skills and experience managing cross-functional projects.
* Excellent communication, influencing, and stakeholder management capabilities.
* Entrepreneurial mindset with the ability to navigate ambiguity and drive results.
Get in touch with Erin at the Advocate Group or ‘Apply Now’ to be considered for this position.
💻 Email: Erin@advocate-group.co.uk
The Advocate Group is a leading recruitment partner, based in the UK, to the FMCG and consumer product sectors. We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation, or age.
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