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Overview

The opportunity for a Process Manager / Process Technologist join a high-performing team at a reputable retail manufacturer based in Staffordshire. This is a pivotal role for a skilled process professional who is passionate about improving efficiency, food safety, and product consistency in a fast-paced, high-volume production environment.

The company is a well-established, global retail manufacturer supplying major UK retailers and foodservice providers. They are investing heavily in continuous improvement and innovation, creating an exciting opportunity for the right candidate to make a meaningful impact.

Summary

This role will be responsible for leading the development, optimisation, and implementation of production processes to enhance efficiency, product quality, and compliance. The ideal candidate will have a strong technical background in food manufacturing, process engineering, or production management, with a passion for innovation and continuous improvement.

Role Description

Key responsibilities include:

* Analyse, design, and optimise production processes for efficiency, cost-effectiveness, and quality

* Lead trials and validations of new products, equipment, and process changes

* Collaborate with NPD, Technical, Engineering, and Production teams to ensure seamless integration of new processes

* Identify and implement continuous improvement projects

* Ensure all processes meet food safety and regulatory compliance (e.g., BRC, HACCP, retailer standards)

* Support root cause analysis and corrective actions for quality or process issues

* Maintain detailed documentation and process specifications

Candidate Requirements

* Proven experience in a similar role within a food manufacturing environment

* Strong understanding of food safety, quality standards, and process control

* Has experience running and planning trials / done strategy work

* Excellent problem-solving, communication, and cross-functional collaboration skills

* Capable of managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment

* Experience working with major UK retailers (e.g., Tesco, M&S, Aldi)

Next Steps

Please apply directly, or email / call the link down below