Senior Product & Process Technologist

Senior Product & Process Technologist

Reporting to:
Site R&D Manager

Location:

Melton Mowbray, full-time on-site

Salary: £38,000 - £45,000 (experience based), plus annual bonus and benefits

Job Purpose:

The purpose of this job is to scope, plan and lead the delivery of a portfolio of product and/or process development & implementation projects in line with PNE growth and cost optimisation strategies, and Quality & Food Safety standards.

• Initiate and lead product/process development projects designed to deliver continuous improvement and/or optimize business cost while adhering to agreed standards of Quality and Food safety
• Defining minimum standards and critical success factors (CSFs) as part of the Handover 1 and 2 processes for all product/process implementation projects in collaboration with PNE Hub R&D and local cross-functional teams
• Own and manage site product and/or process recipes and specifications in line with PNE design principles and standards
• Provide product/raw material expertise to resolve issues and maintain factory efficiency
• Lead factory-scale trials for product or raw material changes
• Perform technical risk assessments on changes to raw materials, recipes, products and processes and ensure that all risks are effectively managed
• Support Q&FS, HACCP and internal/external audits
• Own product/process data collection and management, including Analytical Testing Program (ATP) data, ensuring that our products conform to standards, and that exceptions are effectively escalated and managed
• Lead level 2 trouble‑shooting activities in partnership with other functions to ensure the successful resolution of product/process issues
• Act as a Product Related Incident Management Process (PRIMP) Owner as required
• Represent R&D in European and local Activity Task Groups (ATGs), providing risk assessment and technical inputs as required
• Provide methodological support for commissioning activities

• Essential:
  Degree level qualification in a relevant technical or scientific discipline (Food Science/Technology, Biological, Chemical, Engineering sciences)
• Essential:
  Experience in a similar role within an FMCG environment (minimum 2 years)
• Experience in leading and managing projects in an FMCG environment
• Experience in experimental design and execution
• A continuous improvement mindset – experience in applying scientific methodology and problem‑solving
• Strong collaboration skills – you know how to engage, influence, and motivate teams at all levels.

• Work with diverse and talented Associates, all guided by the Five Principles.
• Join a purpose‑driven company, where we’re striving to build the world we want tomorrow, today.
• Best‑in‑class learning and development support from day one, including access to our in‑house Mars University.
• An industry‑competitive salary and benefits package, including a company bonus.

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