Process Development Technologist - Food Manufacturing

Process Development Technologist - Food Manufacturing
Leicester
We''re delighted to be partnering a well-established food manufacturer who is looking to strengthen its development team with the addition of a Process Development Technologist. This is a hands-on role working on the NPD process right through to product launch.
The team are a close working, upbeat bunch and they collaborate cross functionally. You''ll be joining at a time of further investment and innovation, with plenty of opportunity to contribute to strategic projects and continuous improvement.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead and support product trials, ensuring smooth scale-up from kitchen to factory.
- Manage multiple projects to tight deadlines, maintaining quality and efficiency.
- Work cross-functionally with Development, Production, Engineering, and Technical teams.
- Support customer visits and presentations, providing technical insight and process expertise.
- Drive improvements in existing products and processes, identifying opportunities for optimisation.
What You''ll Bring:
- Experience as a Process Technologist within the food manufacturing sector.
- Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage competing priorities.
- Good understanding of critical path management and factory processes.
- Confident communicator, able to build relationships across departments and with customers.
- A practical, problem-solving mindset and a collaborative approach.
This is a great opportunity for someone looking to take ownership of the process remit and to be hands-on and able to engage with everyone on site as well as the customer. This really is a great business environment, it''s supportive and everyone has a ''one team'' approach. You''ll be visible, valued, and part of a team that''s genuinely passionate about what they do.