Clean Food Group (CFG) is a UK-based food tech business developing sustainable, functional oils and fats through fermentation. Our proprietary platform enables the production of high-value speciality oils and fats – drop‑in solutions for food, cosmetics and other industries. With facilities ranging from pilot to 1,000,000L capacity, we are scaling rapidly towards commercialisation.
We are looking for a highly skilled and experienced individual to manage scale‑up of our manufacturing process and production at our commercial plant in Knowsley, Liverpool.
Role Overview
Lead the day‑to‑day operations of our fermentation facility, reporting to the Head of Manufacturing Technology. You will manage large‑scale microbial fermentations, oversee production staff, ensure process compliance and drive continuous improvement in yield, cost and quality.
Responsibilities
* Lead daily operations of the fermentation plant, scheduling, monitoring and troubleshooting production runs.
* Manage and train production operators, technicians and shift leaders.
* Ensure compliance with safety, quality and regulatory standards (e.g. HSE, HACCP, GMP, food safety).
* Work closely with R&D and process development teams to transfer new processes from pilot to commercial scale.
* Develop and implement SOPs for fermentation and downstream operations.
* Monitor KPIs for yield, productivity, downtime and cost efficiency; report performance regularly.
* Manage inventory of feedstocks, media and consumables.
* Oversee maintenance and calibration of fermentation and DSP equipment, in cooperation with engineering teams.
* Support CAPEX projects for facility upgrades and new installations.
* Drive a culture of continuous improvement, operational excellence and safety.
The Person We’re Looking For
We need a self‑motivated, creative team player passionate about sustainability, bioprocessing, engineering and scale‑up, who wants to make a positive impact.
Qualifications
* Degree in Biotechnology, Bioprocess Engineering, Microbiology or related field (advanced degree desirable).
* 5+ years’ experience in industrial fermentation (microbial, yeast or similar bioprocesses).
* Experience managing large‑scale fermenters (≥10,000L) and associated downstream processes.
* Strong knowledge of process control, scale‑up and troubleshooting in fermentation.
* Proven leadership experience managing production teams.
* Familiarity with food‑grade or GMP production environments.
* Excellent problem‑solving, organisational and communication skills.
* Flexibility to work in a dynamic scale‑up environment.
What We Offer
Competitive salary depending on experience. Full‑time position based onsite in Knowsley, Liverpool.
Opportunities for personal and professional training and development.
Equal Opportunity
We are dedicated to providing an equal, supportive and inclusive culture and embrace a diverse mix of talent to contribute to that. We welcome all applications – regardless of gender (including gender reassignment), sex or sexual orientation, race (including colour, nationality and ethnic or national origin), religion/belief, disability or age.
If you are interested in joining our team, please send us your CV (info@cleanfood.group) and tell us why you are the right person for the Clean Food Group.
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