Process Development Manager

We are partnering with a well-established and highly respected food manufacturing business to appoint a Process Manager at one of their flagship sites. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Process Technologist or Senior Process Technologist ready to step into a broader leadership role while remaining hands-on with process development. The business is known for valuing its people and offers a strong benefits package.

In this role, you will lead all site process development activities, managing projects from handover through to factory launch. You will ensure new and reformulated products meet food safety, legal and quality standards, working closely with QA, Operations, NPD and Purchasing. Responsibilities include validations, managing process and material changes, HACCP compliance, and deputising for the Technical Manager when required. You will also lead, coach and develop the Process Development team, making this an ideal step for someone with strong technical expertise looking to increase their site-wide influence.

Candidates should have a food-related degree (or equivalent experience), strong process development and validation experience within chilled or short shelf-life manufacturing and solid HACCP knowledge. If you are looking to take the next step in your technical career or seeking a fresh challenge with a supportive employer, we would welcome your application. For further information or for a confidential conversation, please contact Nicola Richardson on  or via As you know over here at Zest we like to do things properly and always want to keep you, the candidate in the loop.

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