What you’ll be doing
As an FTC Process Development Technologist (6 months), you will carry out all relevant manufacturing projects to deliver process development and line trials successfully.
* Provide information to support the creation of customer and factory specifications which lead to the production of accurate and appropriate product labelling information
* Responsible for the planning, preparation and successful execution of process development and line trials to deliver customer requirements and process improvements
* Provide process guidance and advice to cross‑functional manufacturing teams to promote adoption of new practices or processes for increased efficiency
* Monitor and communicate process trends to ensure launch date adherence, maximum process optimisation and effective communication to customers
* Challenge and investigate potential continuous improvement projects and facilitate relevant trials to drive process and product enhancements opportunities
* Ensure the output of all line trials are fully documented with adherence to food safety, quality standards and customer requirements are met
* Assessment of equipment capability to ensure that process standards are in line with company and customer requirements to drive improvements
* Ensure that a safe working environment exists for colleagues and that as a minimum the department meets the standards set out in the Health, Safety and Environment Policy
What we’re looking for
* Ideally educated to degree level in a food science or related subject, plus relevant working experience within a food manufacturing environment
* Relevant qualifications essential such as Level 3 Food Hygiene, Level 2 Health and safety, Level 2 Hazard analysis and critical control points (HACCP), Level 2 Sensory Training and Level 2 Micro‑biological training
* Experienced in evaluation and interpretation of shelf‑life results
* Experienced in interpretation of customer codes of practice
* Experienced working with different types of computer programmes and can demonstrate experience analysing project results
* Knowledge of legal labelling legislation and a variety of retailer web‑based systems is desirable
* Understanding of technology relevant to business area and area of responsibility and a demonstrable understanding of technical key performance indicators
* Demonstrate GMP knowledge of techniques, basic hygiene principles, basic legal labelling and basic knowledge of weight legislation
What you’ll get in return
* Competitive salary and job‑related benefits
* Holidays
* Pension up to 8% matched
* Life insurance up to 4× salary
* Company share save scheme
* Greencore Qualifications
* Exclusive Greencore employee discount platform
* Access to a full Wellbeing Centre platform
* Enhanced parental leave and menopause policies
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