Job Description

Job Title:

NPD Process Technologist

Salary:

up to 35,000

Location:

Grimsby

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Process Technologist to join a leading food manufacturing business. Working as part of a dynamic NPD team, this role plays a key part in the successful delivery of new and existing product development (EPD) projects, ensuring alignment with customer expectations, market trends, and manufacturing capabilities.

You'll be responsible for leading the scale-up process from kitchen to factory, ensuring all product launches are delivered safely, efficiently, and to the highest quality standards.

Key Responsibilities:

Support the NPD team in delivering business and customer objectives, demonstrating a proactive, solution-focused approach. Ensure NPD compliance with customer policies, codes of practice, labelling, and allergen regulations. Maintain flexibility and resourcefulness in supporting the wider team. Carry out any additional duties appropriate to the role.

Specific Accountabilities:

Develop new, market-ready products in line with emerging trends and nutritional guidelines. Plan and execute factory trials, ensuring projects stay within critical path timelines. Liaise cross-functionally with development chefs, technical, operations, and retail customers. Follow NPD processes from concept to launch, ensuring all documentation is completed accurately. Lead pre- and post-trial meetings and first production reviews for NPD and EPD projects. Organise and lead attribute panels and cooking validations in line with retailer standards. Attend factory trials and first productions, ensuring line standards are set and documented. Carry out shelf-life validations and prepare all launch-related paperwork. Travel to customer or supplier sites as needed to support projects.

Skills and Experience:

Previous experience in a similar NPD or Process role within food manufacturing is essential. Strong understanding of food production processes, critical path management, and retailer requirements. Confident communicator with experience engaging internal teams and external customers. Strong organisational skills with attention to detail and problem-solving ability. Proficient in Microsoft Office; experience with retailer portals and technical documentation is beneficial. Flexible, hands-on approach with a passion for delivering high-quality food products.

Benefits:

Competitive salary up to 35,000 Opportunities for professional growth within a leading food manufacturer Supportive team and collaborative work environment [Other benefits, e.g., pension scheme, staff discounts, on-site facilities]
If you're looking to take the next step in your process development career and work in a business that values innovation and quality, we'd love to hear from you. Apply now to be part of a passionate team bringing exciting food products to life.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: Up to 35,000.00 per year

Benefits:

Company pension Health & wellbeing programme Life insurance On-site parking Private dental insurance Private medical insurance Referral programme
Language:

English (preferred)
Work Location: In person