JOB DESCRIPTION
Job Description:
Job Title: Senior Product & Process Technologist
Reporting to: Site R&D Manager
Location: Melton Mowbray, fill-time on-site
Salary: £38,000 - 45,000 (depending on the experience), annual bonus, benefits
Job Purpose: The purpose of this job is to scope, plan and lead the delivery of a portfolio of product and/or process development & implementation projects in line with PNE growth and cost optimization strategies, and Quality & Food Safety standards.
What will be your key responsibilities?
1. Initiate and lead product/process development projects designed to deliver continuous improvement and/or optimize business cost while adhering to agreed standards of Quality and Food safety
2. Defining minimum standards and critical success factors (CSFs) as part of the Handover 1 and 2 processes for all product/process implementation projects in collaboration with PNE Hub R&D and local cross-functional teams
3. Own and manage site product and/or process recipes and specifications in line with PNE design principles and standards
4. Provide product/raw material expertise to resolve issues and maintain factory efficiency
5. Lead factory-scale trials for product or raw material changes
6. Perform technical risk assessments on changes to raw materials, recipes, products and processes and ensure that all risks are effectively managed
7. Support Q&FS, HACCP and internal/external audits
8. Own product/process data collection and management, including Analytical Testing Program (ATP) data, ensuring that that our products conform to standards, and that exceptions are effectively escalated and managed
9. Lead level 2 trouble-shooting activities in partnership with other functions to ensure the successful resolution of product/process issues
10. Act as a Product Related Incident Management Process (PRIMP) Owner as required
11. Represent R&D in European and local Activity Task Groups (ATGs), providing risk assessment and technical inputs as required
12. Provide methodological support for commissioning activities
What are we looking for?
13. Essential: Degree level qualification in a relevant technical or scientific discipline (Food Science/Technology, Biological, Chemical, Engineering sciences)
14. Essential: Experience in a similar role within an FMCG environment (minimum 2 years)
15. Experience in leading and managing projects in an FMCG environment
16. Experience in experimental design and execution
17. A continuous improvement mindset - experience in applying scientific methodology and problem-solving
18. Strong collaboration skills — you know how to engage, influence, and motivate teams at all levels.
What can you expect from Mars?
19. Work with diverse and talented Associates, all guided by the Five Principles.
20. Join a purpose-driven company, where we’re striving to build the world we want tomorrow, today.
21. Best-in-class learning and development support from day one, including access to our in-house Mars University.
22. An industry-competitive salary and benefits package, including a company bonus.
Mars is committed to providing access, equal opportunity, and reasonable adjustments for individuals with disabilities, long-term health conditions, or who are neurodiverse during the application and recruitment process. To request reasonable adjustments, complete our Reasonable Adjustment Request Form .
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