Senior Process Development Technologist
Food Manufacturing
£48,000 - £50,000
Are you a Process Technologist with a solid foundation in food manufacturing looking for a new challenge?
You are used to working around launches and know things can change at short notice.
Love being on the factory floor, and are hungry for more ownership, more variety, and more visibility?
We’re hiring for a food manufacturer with an experienced team in a fast-paced product category. They have a down-to-earth technical team and work side-by-side with a supportive Process Manager – there are real opportunities to grow and develop in this role.
Why this process role over the others on the market currently?
* It’s an ideal next step for a process development technologist who is wanting that move into management and leadership.
* Be part of a company that’s investing in innovation and driving concepts in new ways in their chosen product category.
* Refreshing leadership approach from the CEO of the business.
* Join a collaborative, down to earth team.
* Work on a variety of product launches across multiple retailers.
* Every day is different.
What the role involves …
* Turning new product ideas into real, scalable factory-ready launches
* Running and owning factory trials, from raw materials to paperwork
* Improving processes to boost efficiency, reduce waste, and improve quality
* Working cross-functionally with production, planning, and NPD
* Sitting in on taste panels and making product improvements based on feedback
* Navigating the technical bits – HACCP, critical control points, customer standards
What you will bring to the role …
* Solid experience in food manufacturing – ideally chilled or short shelf-life
* Familiarity with factory trials, product launches or process improvements
* Confidence to take ownership but a team-first mindset
* Strong organisational skills – you’re great at juggling multiple projects
* Awareness of retailer requirements and consumer trends
If you’re keen to progress this further, please send your cv through to the Novus Team for next steps. We have worked extensively in food manufacturing recruitment for years so if this role is not right for you because of timing or location, still get in touch as not every vacancy is advertised.