Senior Process Technologist (Snr Process Tech ) Leicestershire, England
Senior Process Technologist
My client, due to heavy investment and strong growth is seeking a Senior Process Technologist.
Responsibilities:
- Champion products from concept to launch and being the owner and contact for retailer projects
- Manage post-trial outputs to include; initiation of BOM’s, completion of product specific documentation, organisation of samples for microbiological & chemical testing, customer samples and organoleptic testing
- Manage post-trial meetings, capturing actions and ensuring close out of actions
- Engage and build positive relationships with our customers both internally and externally
- Collaboratively work with manufacturing teams to identify process improvement opportunities with the business and lead initiatives
- Be an active member of the site HACCP team to ensure robust controls are identified and changes communicated to the wider business.
- Coach and develop a team of technologists
- Working collaboratively with the wider business to provide support in process matters
- Maintain high technical and quality standards in line with the businesses policies and procedures
Skills and experience:
- Working knowledge of Food Manufacturing practices, ideally FMCG
- Good working knowledge of customer concept to launch protocols
- Collaborative team worker and able to work on own initiative
- Experience of managing a small team
- Strong organisational and planning skills
- Flexible approach to working hours
- Driving license
- HND/BSc, preferably Food Science (desirable)
- Minimum of 12 months working experience within high risk food manufacturing
- Understanding of HACCP application and considerations
- Understanding of allergen controls within a manufacturing area
Role:
- Salary - DOE
- Hours – 8:30am-5pm
- Days - Monday to Friday
- Strong benefits package including Life Cover, Pension Contributions and Health Cover