Senior Process Technologist

We are partnering with a well-established manufacturer to recruit an experienced Senior Process Technologist to join their growing team. Operating at scale within a fast-paced production environment, the business works closely with some of the UK's leading food retailers and is recognised for delivering high-volume, high-quality products across the market.
This opportunity would suit someone with a strong background in NPD or process development who is looking to take the next step in their career within a collaborative and commercially driven environment.

The Role
The successful candidate will play a key role in managing projects from concept through to launch, ensuring timelines, budgets and operational requirements are achieved while maintaining strong communication across internal teams and customers.

Key Responsibilities
* Coordinate and communicate project updates, actions and risks effectively with key stakeholders.
* Manage project timelines and critical path activity to support successful launches and process implementation.
* Support budget management and contribute towards cost control and annual planning activities.
* Drive continuous improvement across manufacturing and process systems, ensuring consistency throughout project delivery.
* Promote a positive team culture through coaching, collaboration and leading by example.
* Support cross-functional teams throughout product development, factory trials, handovers and launch activity.
* Lead or support customer-facing meetings, internal reviews, feasibility sessions and production trials.
* Ensure projects are delivered efficiently while maintaining high service levels to both internal and external stakeholders.

You will ideally have previous experience within a Process Technologist or NPD-focused role, Within a food manufacturing environment and be comfortable managing multiple projects within a fast-paced setting. Experience supervising, mentoring, or supporting team members would be beneficial, alongside strong communication and stakeholder management skills. The successful candidate will be highly organised, proactive and confident working cross-functionally with both internal teams and customers. Strong written communication skills and the ability to produce accurate reports are essential, along with good working knowledge of Microsoft Office packages including Excel and Word.

Please note: Sponsorship is not available for this position.

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