Process Development Technologist

Adecco are delighted to be assisting a national client in the search of a Process Development Technologist on a full time permanent basis. This role is based in Poole, Dorset.

Job Purpose:

To effectively deliver NPD and Continuous Improvement agenda, and customer category plans. Ensuring all development is delivered to agreed profitability and timescales, in-line with both our client and customer requirements.

Accountabilities:

Effective delivery of the NPD / EPD process from kitchen handover to launch in line with customer category plans and our clients agenda as directed by the Development Controller.

Work to Development documents and procedures.
Lead the writing of factory specifications.
Initiate and attend HACCP meetings where required ensuring new raw materials are approved prior to arrival at site/trials commencing.
Complete relevant documentation including process flow and site specific food safety documents, such as SUSSLE.
Complete trial reports, distribute these accordingly and identify actions prior to next trials.
Complete paperwork for data gathered at trials and distribute accordingly.
Complete nutritional comparisons and review against customer standards and policies with relevant personal to approve these.
Complete microbiological standards and review against customer standards and policies with relevant personal to approve these
Work with team to provide solutions to solve manufacturing problems on new & existing lines.
Drive continuous improvements and identify cost savings in reducing production costs / new ideas and ingredient potential to maximise cost savings and efficiency to business.Experience:

HND/Degree in food based/manufacturing subject
Process technologist experience in chilled sector
HACCP / Food Safety Training
Customer specification systems
Management of team experienceSalary:

£32,000 - £35,000 per annum

Monday to Friday 08:00 - 17:00

Permanent Position

If this role is of interest contact your local Bournemouth Branch on (phone number removed).

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