Senior Concept & Process Tech

Job Description Senior Concept & Process Technologist

I’m partnering with a well-established, highly respected food manufacturer to find a Senior Concept & Process Technologist who can bridge the gap between kitchen creativity and factory reality. This is a genuinely end-to-end role where you get to take products from idea to launch across branded, own-label and food service.

This business has a strong heritage, a collaborative culture, and a real focus on developing their team members!

• Salary: £38-45k
• Location:
  
  South West
• Schedule:
  
  Flexi start/finish times - 1 day WFH

• True concept-to-launch ownership
  , from blue-sky ideas through to first production runs
• Strong exposure to factory trials, process optimisation and packaging innovation
• A business that values pragmatism, collaboration and curiosity
  , not red tape
• Opportunity to influence long-term innovation strategy, not just deliver briefs
• A role trusted to work directly with retail customers, co-packers and suppliers

• Leading new product and packaging concepts from kitchen trials through to full-scale manufacture
• Planning, running and evaluating factory and packing trials, including first production runs
• Acting as the key link between Product Development and Manufacturing
• Identifying and mitigating process risks early to ensure smooth launches
• Working closely with suppliers, customers and co-manufacturers
• Ensuring products meet all food safety, quality, regulatory and retailer requirements
• Contributing to innovation strategy, benchmarking and market trend activity

If this has intrigued you and you d like to hear more, please apply here or email me at , and I will contact you for a quick chat!