Process Technology Manager
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Join our snack-loving team Were looking for a Process Technology Manager to join KP Snacks at our Billingham site.
This is a great opportunity for a recognised snack foods process expert who enjoys working at the intersection of technology, manufacturing and innovation, and who wants to support and influence how process engineering capability is developed and embedded within KP Snacks and our wider Intersnack Group.
Acting as a subject matter expert, you will further deepen your snack food processing knowledge whilst play a critical role to support the implementation of new advanced process engineering technologies, embed best practice, and further strengthen long-term capability at one of our largest UK manufacturing sites.
Working closely with UK and Intersnack site & technical teams, you will be focussed on leading process capability requirements for mid-term NPD and optimisation programmes and sustainability priorities, initially centred on agronomy sourcing/preparation and oil/fry technologies.
Youll play a key role in further strengthening R&D and Manufacturing team interfaces, partnering with external suppliers, and play contributory and influencing role in subject matter expert discussions to drive UK/Intersnack best practice across our UK technical network.
We believe in rewarding our colleagues and helping them thrive.
6,000 annual car allowance.
Annual bonus scheme, with a strong track record of overachievement Comprehensive healthcare support including Medicash Health Cash Plan or Private Healthcare, Digital GP, Best Doctors second opinion service and specialist cancer care KP Pension Plan contribution matching up to 7% of your salary 25 days holiday, plus the option to buy more KP4ME our online platform for benefits, discounts, wellbeing tools and more What will you be doing? Lead and influence process capability design for mid-term NPD programmes, ensuring the right technologies, methods and standards are in place to support safe, consistent and efficient delivery Provide expert technical insight and recommendations, working with internal teams and external partners to identify, trial and implement new and improved process technologies Support sustainability and continuous improvement, contributing to carbon and waste reduction initiatives through data-led analysis, trials, RCA and optimisation activity Build capability across the business, coaching and supporting colleagues across R&D, Technical, Engineering and Manufacturing to strengthen long-term performance and consistency Maintain strong industry and category awareness, enabling the business to leverage process technologies to better influence product design, quality, efficiency and competitive performance.
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A degree or Masters in Food Engineering, Chemical Engineering or another STEM field or significant relevant industry experience Strong experience in process engineering or process development within FMCG or food manufacturing Knowledge of food processing technologies and an awareness of emerging industry trends Experience working across multiple sites or regions, ideally with involvement in commissioning, line installation or change management Confidence in experimental design, problem-solving and root cause analysis Experience managing a varied project portfolio and working with multiple stakeholders A valid driving licence and willingness to travel between sites LI-SC1 LI-Hybrid