Join the Samworth Brothers Team
Become part of our dynamic family! At Samworth Brothers, we genuinely care about our colleagues and strive to create an engaging environment that values your unique contributions. We are committed to your success and offer a range of exceptional benefits:
* Enhanced pension scheme
* Private health scheme
* Employee discount scheme
* Annual pay reviews
* Profit-related pay
* Training and growth opportunities
The Opportunity
Are you passionate about food innovation and process development? Walkers Deli & Sausage Co. is seeking a Process Manager - Deli to lead all Process Development activities, ensuring the successful launch of new and reformulated products that meet safety, quality, and legal standards.
* Lead the end-to-end NPD process from handover to launch.
* Collaborate with QA, Purchasing, NPD, and Operations teams to deliver projects on time.
* Manage changes in processes, equipment, or raw materials.
* Develop and inspire the Process Development team.
* Act as deputy for the Technical Manager when required.
* Engage with customers and stakeholders to ensure alignment with critical paths.
The Ideal Candidate
We value collaboration and diverse perspectives. The successful candidate will have:
* A degree in a food-related subject or equivalent experience.
* Experience with chilled/short shelf-life products and thermal processing validation.
* Knowledge of HACCP, food labelling, and retailer requirements (e.g., Tesco, M&S).
* Strong organisational, negotiation, and interpersonal skills.
* Proficiency in Microsoft Office and customer web portals (e.g., TTL Retail).
We promote an engaging and inclusive work culture, encouraging accountability, positive communication, and collaborative relationships.
Join us at Samworth Brothers, where you'll be more than just a team member - you'll be part of our thriving family. Apply today and start an exciting journey with us!
We are a fourth-generation family business producing high-quality own-label products for the UK’s leading retailers and our brands, including Ginsters, Soreen, Higgidy, Dickinson & Morris, Urban Eat, West Cornwall Pasty Company, and Walker & Son. We employ over 10,000 people across modern manufacturing sites nationwide.
At Samworth Brothers, we take pride in our family-oriented culture and work together to achieve great things. We offer stability within a larger group and opportunities for career progression. We invite you to be part of our family and help us deliver excellent products to our customers.
Samworth Brothers does not engage with unlicensed gangmasters or third parties. We will NEVER ask for money in exchange for employment. If in doubt, contact an official Samworth Brothers representative.
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