Process Development Technologist

An exciting opportunity has become available for Process Development Technologist.

Main responsibilities are-

• Understands what a good job looks like for customer technical handover panels   With support of line manager can write a detailed critical path from process handover to launch and has a general understanding of customer requirements/steps that need to be considered. Independently assesses samples for customer sign-off panels and seeks sample sign-off with NPD manager/controller before dispatch to customer Understands what a good job looks like for customer specific and internal paperwork; Accurately completes in full and a timely manner Can manage and support line manage with delivery of retailer technical handover / trial sign off panels, presenting to retailer with confidence and demonstrating knowledge
• Takes accurate notes during meeting and sends detailed contact report both internally and externally
• Maintain project files with detailed notes and record chronologically to audit standard. Ensuring that all relevant stage and gate documents are signed, scanned and saved. Be champion of the stage and gate process; providing feedback on existing record sheets and procedures and demonstrate what a good job looks like. Understands relationship between yields, giveaway and labour and the cost impact if any variable changes. Works to validated via trials product commercials including but not limited to yields, giveaway, labour to ensure on upscale products meet forecasted aspirations for both the customer and site;

Will proactively highlight where commercial aspirations are compromised and works with key stakeholders to find solutions to mitigate / meet targets whilst still delivering product requirements.

Verifies suitability of new raw materials including butchery specifications for both customer and site. Ensuring these meet operational, technical, and financial requirements and where these do not provide viable solutions.

• Once new raw materials are approved for launch completes new raw material applications to generate supplier specifications for approval in an accurate and timely manner. Responsible for the delivery of the strategic projects inline with site / retailer plans

Hours of work- Monday- Friday 8am- 5pm (however flexibility around core working hours is essential)

Applicants must have great communication and organisational skills with sound pc skills ( Microsoft Office Word, Excel) with the ability to build positive relationships, work as a team player and demonstrate great passion, be flexible and have attention to detail.