Process Technologist

Job Description

Our client, a global company in the agri-food sector, is dedicated to the development and production of cereal-based products, for retailers and food brand companies. They are looking for a Process Technologist with Biscuit/Bakery food manufacturing experienceto join their team.You will be supporting the implementation of new product developments and, in conjunction with the production and improvement teams, lead continuous improvements initiatives in the process area, ensuring adherence to customer specification, Food Safety, Healthand Safety, Quality and site KPIs.Location: NottinghamshireYour main duties are:* Ensuring all work meets in-house and customer standards for food safety, quality, and safety.* Ensuring the development of new products from New Product Development (NPD) through to successful production launch, ensuring that product consistency is achieved throughout the entire process (from trial and testing stages to full production).* Ensuring that process operating procedures and specifications are written correctly for each new product and available for relevant colleagues. i.e., the line passports.* Ensure that all line data is correct in the following areas - shift reports, downtime reports, SAP notifications to guarantee all loss eradication activities are developed from clear loss data. To allow the area leadership team to work from a fact-based position.* Building strong relationships with R&D technologists/NPD, production, technical, engineering, and other colleagues who will be involved with the development.* Understanding company production processes and flagging up any potential issues or concerns to R&D technologists/NPD staff at early development stages.* Facilitating customer visits during process production trials.* Ensuring all products are costed thoroughly after production trials and prior to full production.* Support packaging technologists to work on packaging innovation and technology.* Developing the ability to repeat processes to ensure consistency and safety.* Active adherence to the safety, legality and quality of food produced.The ideal candidate will demonstrate the following skills:* Experience of working within food manufacturing in a process and/or technical role* Good Working knowledge of Microsoft Office - Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint.* Knowledge of Food Hygiene, HACCP and BRC Standards.* Experience completing retailer specifications.* Good level of Education* Communication and interpersonal skills through cross -functional teams and departments.* Initiative, self-motivated, assertive, tenacious, well organised, with influencing skills.* Team worker.* Good Attention to detail.* Customer focussed approach.* Problem solving and decision-making skills.* Must be able to converse clearly and confidently in the English language (written and oral).* Experience of working in a similar role within food manufacturing is essential.eSift have been appointed as the resource partner and we are managing this role on behalf of our client. To apply for this position please click on the "apply now" button below. Your CV will then be held on our central database, if for any reason you do notwish us to retain your details, please contact us via