Overview
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Samworth Brothers is a fourth-generation family business producing high quality own-label products for many of the UK’s best-known retailers, alongside our own brands including Ginsters, Soreen, Higgidy, Dickinson & Morris, Urban Eat, West Cornwall Pasty Company and Walker & Son. We employ over 10,000 people in well-invested modern food manufacturing sites around the country.
Key Responsibilities
* Lead, plan and manage the Process Team (Senior Process Techs, Process Technologists and Packaging Technologists).
* Oversee trials and ensure products are launched successfully in line with critical paths.
* Manage packaging specifications and ensure databases are kept accurate and up to date.
* Work closely with NPD, Operations, Technical, Supply Chain and Commercial teams to deliver seamless launches.
* Liaise directly with customers, managing pre-production visits and ensuring products meet agreed quality standards.
The Ideal Candidate
We believe that success is built upon collaboration and diverse perspectives. At Samworth Brothers, we welcome candidates who are passionate about working together to achieve greatness. As a valued member of our team, you will bring the following skills and experience:
* Degree/HND (or equivalent) in a science subject.
* Strong technical experience in FMCG food manufacturing operations.
* Proven track record of managing teams and technical/process activities.
* Confident working with high-profile customers and retail stage-gate processes.
* Knowledge of cook/cool validation processes is desirable.
* Strong leadership skills, with the ability to empower, coach and inspire your team.
We also want you to thrive in an engaging and inclusive work culture where you will have the opportunity to take on personal accountability and take pride in your work. We encourage positive communication, and the building of strong collaborative relationships is essential to every role.
Join us at Samworth Brothers, where you'll be more than just a team member - you'll be an integral part of our thriving family.
We are a fourth-generation family business producing high quality own-label products for many of the UK’s best-known retailers along with our own brands including Ginsters, Soreen, Higgidy, Dickinson & Morris, Urban Eat, West Cornwall Pasty Company and Walker & Son. We employ over 10,000 people in well-invested modern food manufacturing sites around the country.
At Samworth Brothers we take pride in our family feel within our businesses and work together to make things happen. We can offer you the stability of a wider group as well as the opportunities that that offers if you wish to progress your career with us. We are family and we would like to invite you to be part of that and support our teams in delivering great products to all of our customers.
Samworth Brothers do not engage with unlicensed gangmasters or third parties. Samworth Brothers will NEVER ask you for money in order to provide you with employment. If you are in any doubt, please contact an official Samworth Brothers representative.
Seniority level
* Mid-Senior level
Employment type
* Full-time
Job function
* Management and Manufacturing
Industries
* Food and Beverage Services
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