Want to help us bring happiness to the world? Want to join an ambitious and fast growing global biscuits and confectionery business investing heavily in iconic global brands, infrastructure and people? Then this is the place for you.
As proud bakers and chocolatiers and custodians of iconic global brands, we don’t compromise on the quality of ingredients in our products or on the people we hire. We are looking for entrepreneurial spirits who share our passion for bringing happiness to our consumers and who embody our Winning Traits.
To succeed at pladis you need to be purpose-led, resilient and positive to succeed here because we expect pace and agility, we insist on collaboration and demand accountability. If that is your thing, then pladis offers global ambition, a clear Vision and roadmap for success, challenge, and unrivalled opportunities to learn and make an impact
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What will this role achieve?
1. Lead and support projects to implement new products, manufacturing & technology change and cost reduction opportunities.
2. Lead and support business continuity projects (both planned and unplanned) to ensure supply of ingredients and product manufacture.
3. Support continuous improvement initiatives which deliver sustained advancements in process capability and consumer satisfaction.
4. Management of product and process specifications
Please note that this will be a Research & Development role based in our Carlisle site, however there will be the requirement to travel to other manufacturing sites including our R&D Centre located in High Wycombe.
What will be your key deliverables?
5. Lead and implement specific initiatives to deliver the introduction of NPD and cost reduction opportunities within the Process Development Team, ensuring all projects meet time, cost and quality constraints.
6. Executes effective and efficient planning, management and reporting of all factory trials relating to cost reduction, NPD, Procurement, and Continuous Improvement initiatives.
7. Develops process specifications for the site’s product range in line with the plants actual capability and completed for all product changes and launches
8. Updates pladis specifications systems to capture all technical information and / or technical change affecting site.
Bring your experience
Essential
9. HND qualification or higher in Food, Science, Manufacturing or Engineering
10. Experience of key food manufacturing processes within a site-based R&D or technical role
11. Demonstrated success in implementation of NPD, cost reduction, procurement and continuous improvement projects within a technical environment
12. Courage to challenge and confident to prioritise, and know when to ask for help in a timely manner
13. Strong influencing and communication skills in English
Desirable
14. University degree level qualification
15. Experience in a biscuit manufacturing technical role
16. Trained to green belt level in Six Sigma/Lean Sigma
Our Purpose
Bring happiness with every bite
It’s a purpose that every one of our colleagues, all around the world believes in. And while we’re all unique, we also share the same values.
Each of our values is important on its own. In combination they’re exceptionally powerful.
Our values have deep personal meaning to us. They’re part of who we are and what we stand for as an employer
Living our pladis values is a key part of success, look out for questions in your interview that link to these key pladis values.
Our Values
Purpose led – We’re energised and guided by our purpose to bring happiness with every bite
Agile – We’re ever evolving, we never stand still, always improving for our customers and our consumers
Positive – We’re highly motivated optimistic, fearless, and we inspire each other to be better
Resilient - We’re persistent in the face of setbacks, quick to adapt, learn and move forward
Collaborative – We gain strength from operating as one pladis, winning and succeeding together.
Best mix of ingredients
pladis is an equal opportunities employer, like every excellent recipe we’re a thoughtful mix. A happy and inclusive place to work that’s as diverse as our consumers and the communities we support, live and work in, all around the world. Where every voice is heard, and difference is celebrated. Where fresh perspectives and new ideas help us grow and thrive.
We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform key job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.
pladis is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to hiring a diverse workforce. All openings will be filled based on qualifications without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, marital status, veteran status, disability, age, religion or any other classification protected by law.
We operate a strict Preferred Supplier List. If you are a recruitment agency and wish to submit candidate to be considered for this vacancy, you must have agreed to, and signed, our terms of business.
We will not accept CVs from any other sources other than those currently on our PSL. We will not pay a fee for any candidate that has not been represented by a provider on our PSL.