Job Title: Bakery Process Technologist
Location: Dudley – with UK travel
Working Hours: Monday–Friday (9 hours per day). Flexibility required for occasional nights/weekends.
About the Role
A well-established and growing bakery manufacturer supplying major UK retailers and food service customers is seeking a Process Development Technologist to join its technical team.
This is a hands-on factory-based role focused on developing, optimising and implementing robust bakery manufacturing processes. You will play a key part in taking products from concept through to successful factory launch, ensuring consistent quality, food safety and operational efficiency.
Working cross-functionally with NPD, Production, Engineering, Technical and Commercial teams, you will be instrumental in delivering successful scale-up and continuous improvement initiatives across multiple sites.
Key Responsibilities
Process & Product Development
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Support development and optimisation of bakery manufacturing processes from concept to full-scale production
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Translate kitchen or pilot recipes into scalable factory processes
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Assist with factory and line trials to ensure processes are capable and repeatable
Trials, Scale-Up & Launch
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Plan, run and document process trials including raw material and equipment optimisation
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Support first productions and handover to Operations
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Identify and troubleshoot process issues during scale-up
Quality, Food Safety & Compliance
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Ensure compliance with food safety standards including HACCP and BRCGS
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Work closely with Technical and Quality teams on process controls and CCPs
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Support customer and third-party audits when required
Documentation & Specifications
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Create and maintain SOPs, process documentation and trial reports
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Clearly define and communicate manufacturing instructions and control points
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Update specifications following process improvements
Continuous Improvement
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Identify opportunities to improve yield, efficiency and waste reduction
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Support cost-saving initiatives through process optimisation
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Use data and factory feedback to drive improvements
Cross-Functional Collaboration
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Act as a key link between NPD and Operations
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Work closely with Production, Engineering, Supply Chain and Commercial teams
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Support retailer and food service customer requirements
Skills & Experience
Essential
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Experience in a Process Development, NPD or Technical role within food manufacturing
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Strong understanding of high-volume food production processes
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Knowledge of HACCP and BRCGS standards
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Excellent organisational and problem-solving skills
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Ability to manage multiple trials in a fast-paced environment
Desirable
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Bakery manufacturing experience
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Experience working with UK retailers or food service customers
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Food Science, Food Technology or related qualification
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Familiarity with bakery equipment (mixers, provers, ovens, slicing/packing lines)