Senior Process Development Technologist

Senior Process Development Technologist Location Clitheroe Salary: £35,000 per annum Hours: Monday to Thursday 8.30am - 5pm & 4pm finish on Fridays Job Type: Full time Contract Type: Permanent Join Our NPD - Process Team at The Compleat Food Group! We are recruiting for a Senior Process Development Technologist to join our team. To support in the effective delivery of the NPD, EPD and Continuous Improvement agenda across the group, in-line with the Compleat Food Group and customer category plans. Follow the Compleat Food Groups Product Launch Process effectively to deliver timely development of new and existing products in line with The Compleat Food Groups brand strategy, category pipeline plans and growth aspirations as well as meeting all Compleat brand and/or customer standards. Why The Compleat Food Group? At The Compleat Food Group we never just make food. We make food to feel good, taste good and do good for everyone. Our aim is to delight our customers and consumers every day, creating the best possible foods for shoppers needs and budgets. We value everybody who works in our organisation. Everyone is treated with respect and encouraged to thrive and develop. Together we will become number one for culture. Location and shifts: Clitheroe, Monday Thursday: 8:30am 5pm and Friday: 8:30am 4pm. The role is predominantly site based. Working from home on request on ad hoc basis. Salary: £35,000 annually Key Accountabilities: Delivery of NPD & EPD trials and product launches at site to required cost and within agreed timescales Complete trial documentation, obtaining and analysing relevant data Ensuring successful scale up of products meet site food safety and technical standards Actively participate in scoping and feasibility review of all NPD & EPD projects Work alongside other Development team members across multiple projects to bring new products and processes to life across multiple accounts. Lead/support factory product sign off panels with retailers/brand managers, ensuring QAS documentation is accurate Organise product testing and complete organoleptic sensory shelf life reviews Food Safety, Quality & Integrity Responsibilities: All site food safety, hygiene and quality rules and policies must be adhered to at all times. Health, Safety & Environment Responsibilities: Company SHE policies and responsibilities must be followed and adhered to across sites Key Performance Indicators: Organise product testing and complete organoleptic sensory shelf life reviews Quality & accuracy of information Timely and accurate completion of tasks Appropriate and timely escalation Building a demonstrable understanding of RM parameters and production requirements Facilitating successful feasibility presentations Confidence in providing intelligent solutions to problem solving Gaining and developing knowledge to independently propose recipe development solutions Develop awareness of costing pitfalls/robustness of costing provided Supporting the resolution of quality issues Support the delivery of ESG targets and building them proactively into product development Knowledge, Skills and Experience required: Qualifications: Food based degree - desirable 3 years + experience in Process Technology role in FMCG environment Key Skills: Knowledge of product launch process and specifically post-handover kitchen to factory trial process and subsequent product launch Trial data analysis Excellent communication skills both verbal and written Strong planning, organisation and project management skills Good analytical and numeracy skills Attention to detail Good level of computer literacy Word, Excel, Powerpoint, Teams Recipe Professor desirable Understanding of UK and European food regulation and legislation Driving Licence desirable Line management skills desirable Products & Brands: Sound knowledge and understanding of our customers, products and brands. Passionate about good quality, tasty and delicious food Benefits: Enjoy 33 days holiday (inclusive of bank holidays) Training and career development 2 Employee Volunteering Days per year Online and High-street retailer discount scheme and well-being portal Employee well-being and community support groups Charity Initiatives and Team events 24/7 Access to Grocery Aid Secure your future with our company pension plan Join us on our mission to create food that makes people and the planet feel good. The Compleat Food Group are proud to have built an inclusive and respectful culture where our colleagues feel safe, supported and valued. A place where they can bring their whole selves to work to achieve exceptional results and thrive. We continue to attract diverse talent into our teams, because we know greater diversity leads to exceptional results and provides a better working life. Thats why were committed to ensuring Fairness, Equity, Inclusivity, and Respect in all that we do. Recruitment Agencies: We have an active and trusted Preferred Supplier List to assist us if required. We do not acknowledge any speculative CVs or unsolicited candidate introductions from agencies. REF-217627 TPBN1_UKTJ