Senior Process Development Technologist

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 Group's Product Launch Process effectively to deliver timely development of new and existing products in line with The Compleat Food Group's 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.,

• 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
  
  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
  
  Salary: £35,000 annually, 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. That's why we're committed to ensuring Fairness, Equity, Inclusivity, and Respect in all that we do. Recruitment Agencies