We are seeking a Process Technologist to join our growing Procudt Development team. The purpose of the role is to manage the transition of approved kitchen samples to full production scale up. Champion trial meetings with production to ensure clear communications. Trail data capture for successful product repeatability come launch, and support with sample requirements for customers / couriers.
You will:
Preferably be educated to relevant degree level or qualification by experience
Have experience of working within a process technologist role in the food industry essential, ideally within bakery.
Have knowledge and experience of bakery ingredient functionality
Have a good understanding of HACCP Principles and suitably qualified (Level 3 minimum)
Have good written and verbal communication skills
Be computer literate in all aspects of Microsoft Office
Be Food Hygiene Qualified
Have a flexible working approach to get the job done .
The role involves:
- Support NPD technologist when needed in creating trial paperwork pigglets ect ahead for trials
- Create a trial plan with support from the account NPD technologist. Ensuring all raw materials are ordered and log guide dates upon delivery when to start trials.
- Orgainse with planning manager to completed trials ensuring trials are completed correctly. Leiase with other departments such as engineering on trial support where needed.
- Conduct all factory trials with production & coordinate specific requirement & expectations with the NPD technologist. Trials to include packaging trials.
- Collect all trial data while running the trials Record machine settings, specific mixing methods, weights, pantones, placement of decorations, bake profile, Aw/ PH, ect.
- Collect samples for shelf life and nutrtionals as well as retained samples for QAS (good and bad) completion, photography, retained samples for freezing, customer sign off samples.
- Ensure that all NPD raw material adhere to factory traceability requirements.
- Once trials are completed all new raw materials/ equipment (nozzles) are removed from production and store in an approritate area.
- Liaise with production to ensure any WIP maybe disposed of after all samples have been collected
- Complete trials reports and share information to the wider team
- Lead and manage NPD microbiology and nutritional samples, logging and results data base, following the Laboratory procedure
- Work closely with engineering where practically possible to better understand machine capabilities and machine settings.
- Attend internal/customer meetings as required.
- Support with administration duties to aid with NPD activities & factory paperwork generation for product launches.
- Support the collection of samples for retailer s needs. 1st production samples/shelf life/nutritional samples etc
- Review and log/organise nutritionals and shelf life once completed and returned from the labs
- Book couriers as required and rasie PO s where needed.
- Support team workload to get the job done .
- Support with adhoc project work.
- To comply with and assist with implementation of company food safety, quality, and legality policies as they relate to the role.
What you will receive:
A competative salary of £33,000 per annum.
Paid sick and compassionate leave.
Signing bonus of £200 at weeks 13 and 26.
Free on-site parking.
Subsidised gym membership.
A supporting and nurturing working environment.
Career growth and development opportunities.
If you fit the bill and wish to apply, please forward your CV to Terri Roberts, Head of HR at (url removed)