Chilled Food Manufacturing | Vegan & Free-From Innovation
A fast-growing branded food manufacturer is looking for an NPD Process Technologist to join their innovation team in a business where pace, collaboration and creativity genuinely drive decision making.
This is not a business where projects sit still for months.
You’ll be close to the factory floor, heavily involved in trials, launches, scale-up and cross-functional problem solving — working closely with Development, Technical, Engineering and Operations to bring products successfully into the market.
The environment is fast paced, commercially driven and highly collaborative, with real exposure to branded innovation within the chilled vegan and free-from sector.
The Role
You’ll take ownership of the technical delivery of NPD and EPD projects from kitchen concept through to successful factory launch.
Responsibilities will include:
* Planning and running factory trials
* Supporting product launches and scale-up activity
* Working closely with chefs and development teams
* Managing trial documentation and technical checks
* Collaborating cross-functionally with Operations, Technical and Engineering
* Identifying and solving process or product challenges
* Supporting critical paths and launch timelines
* Ensuring products remain compliant with BRC and HACCP standards
What They’re Looking For
* Experience within food manufacturing in an NPD, Process or Development role
* Strong understanding of factory processes and product launches
* Experience running or supporting factory trials
* Knowledge of BRC and HACCP
* Comfortable working in a fast-moving chilled environment
* Strong organisational and communication skills
* Positive attitude and willingness to learn
Experience within chilled, short shelf-life, vegan or free-from categories would be highly beneficial.
Why This Role?
* Growing branded business with ambitious plans
* Exposure to major retailers and exciting innovation projects
* Modern BRC A-grade manufacturing facility
* Collaborative culture where people genuinely have influence
* Strong opportunity for development and progression
* Purpose-led business focused on sustainability and innovation
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