Senior Product & Process Technologist

Job Title: Senior Product & Process Technologist

Reporting to: Site R&D Manager

Location: Melton Mowbray fill-time on-site

Salary: 38000 - 45000 (depending on the experience) annual bonus 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 optimization strategies and Quality & Food Safety standards.

What will be your key responsibilities

• 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 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

What are we looking for

• 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.

What can you expect from Mars

• Work with diverse and talented Associates all guided by the Five Principles.

• Join a purpose-driven company where were 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.

Mars is committed to providing access equal opportunity and reasonable adjustments for individuals with disabilities long-term health conditions or who are neurodiverse during the application and recruitment process. To request reasonable adjustments complete our Reasonable Adjustment Request Form here.

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