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Job Location drjobs

Pontefract - UK

Monthly Salary drjobs

Not Disclosed

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Salary Not Disclosed

Vacancy

1 Vacancy

Job Description

Valeo Foods UK is seeking a proactive and experienced Process Development Lead to drive NPD/EPD delivery process improvements and innovation across our manufacturing site. Join us in Pontefract the historic home of sweet manufacturing and our amazing staff shop!

Key Responsibilities

Leadership & Innovation

  • Lead cross-functional teams to deliver private label and branded NPD/EPD projects on time.

  • Champion process control (including SPC) innovation and cost-saving initiatives.

  • Drive new technologies and continuous improvement across site operations.

Process Development & Trials

  • Coordinate and implement all product trials ensuring clear procedures and successful launches.

  • Manage trial documentation (shelf life micro taste panels reports batching BOMs recipe handover).

  • Ensure smooth factory integration of new recipes and materials with effective handover to operations.

  • Liaise with suppliers/procurement for trial ingredients and sample provision.

  • Provide accurate technical data for internal specifications and support troubleshooting on site.

Project & Customer Management

  • Lead project activity from concept to launch ensuring timelines and critical paths are met.

  • Build strong customer relationships leading pre-production meetings and launch coordination.

  • Communicate effectively across departments and run regular stakeholder updates.

 


Qualifications :

Qualifications and knowledge

  • Degree or equivalent in Food Science or related discipline or previous experience.
  • Min 5 years experience in FMCG or similar environment and with at least 3 years of managing teams
  • HACCP Level 3 qualification
  • Project management skills

Qualities and Experience

  • A strong leader/influencer of people
  • Excellent communication and presentation skills
  • Great at building relationships internally and externally
  • Knowledge of effective structures and team dynamics and training and development needs
  • Up to date knowledge of technical advances and the changing consumer landscape.
  • Passionate about helping people to be the best they can and experience in coaching and developing people
  • Diligent and attention to detail focused
  • Problem solving skills
  • A drive to succeed
  • Organized and able to both multi-task and prioritize effectively


Additional Information :

Salary is 40000- 50000 dependent on experience.

What we offer you in return

  • Matched pension scheme up to 10%
  • Death in service
  • Cycle to work scheme
  • Canteen
  • Retailer discount platform
  • Staff discount 


Remote Work :

No


Employment Type :

Full-time

Employment Type

Full-time

Company Industry

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