Process Development Technologist - Food Manufacturing

Job Description:

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.