Director of Talent Acquisition and Executive Search

Job Title: Process Development Technologist

Location: Cumbria

Industry: FMCG

Product: Food

Package: 36k - 39k + bonus + Medical + Life insurance

The role comes with fantastic training and progression

• Lead specific process development projects to implement new products, manufacturing & technology change, and cost reduction opportunities for the
  
• Lead and support business continuity projects (both planned and unplanned) to ensure the supply of ingredients and product
  
• Manage continuous improvement initiatives which deliver sustained advancements in process capability, efficiency, and consumer
  
• Management of product and process specifications
  

What will be your key deliverables?

• Implement specific initiatives to deliver the introduction of NPD and cost reduction opportunities within the Process Development Team, ensuring all projects meet the time, cost, and quality
  
• Executes effective and efficient planning, management and reporting of all factory trials relating to cost reduction, NPD, Procurement, and Continuous Improvement
  
• Develops process specifications for the site s product range in line with the plant s actual capability and completed all product changes and
  
• Updates specifications systems to capture all technical information and/or technical change affecting the
  
• Identifies opportunities for continuous process improvements and develops justifications for capital
  
• Applies Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma tools, techniques and principles to drive technical excellence across all site operations, including the continuous improvement of performance and product
  
• Provide hands-on site technical support to continuous improvement initiatives including identification of root cause and implementation of solutions, both day-to-day issues and longer-term initiatives
  

What do you need for this role?

Crucial

• HND qualification or higher in Food, Science, Manufacturing or Engineering
  
• Experience with key food manufacturing processes within a site-based technical or manufacturing
  
• Demonstrated success in the implementation of NPD, cost reduction, procurement, and continuous improvement
  
• Courage to challenge and confidence to prioritise and know when to ask for help
  
• Strong influencing and communication skills in English
  

Desirable

• University degree level qualification
  
• Experience in a confectionery manufacturing technical role