Process Technologist

A well-established manufacturing business is seeking a Process Technologist to support its busy Process, Development and Technical departments based in South Wales (commutable from Cardiff, Newport, and surrounding areas). This role is a fantastic opportunity for someone with a passion in New Product Development within a manufacturing/production sector.

• Product Development Support: Assist in developing product concepts, formulations, and prototypes in collaboration with internal teams and external suppliers.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Maintain close and effective links between the Process, Development, Technical, Operations, and Continuous Improvement teams.
• NPD & EPD Management: Manage NPD and EPD development from handover to launch, ensuring alignment with customer expectations and deadlines.
• Factory Trials: Organise and manage all factory trials, providing feedback on any observations or concerns regarding new products / processes.
• Customer & Retailer Submissions: Support NPD with all customer and retailer submissions.
• Documentation Management: Organise and maintain essential documentation, including recipes, trial records, shelf-life data, and costings.
• Product Testing & Evaluation: Oversee product testing, providing feedback and recommendations for improvement.
• Critical Path Management: Ensure projects are completed in line with critical path to meet project deadlines.
• Team Support: Provide support to the NPD team in the overall execution of product development projects.

• Proven experience in a food manufacturing or NPD environment.
• A passion for innovation, with a track record of developing standout products.
• Good communication skills and confidence in customer-facing interactions.
• A proactive, solution-focused mindset with excellent project management and organisational skills.
• Food Science Degree or equivalent (desirable).

• £30,000 per annum
• Full-Time, Permanent
• Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:00 - 16:00 (flexibility required for occasional early starts/late finishes)
• 33 days holiday (including bank holidays)

Bennett and Game Recruitment are a multi-disciplined technical recruitment agency based in Chichester, West Sussex operating across the UK with specialist teams covering a range of industries.

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