Senior Process Development Manager

Want to help us bring happiness to the world Want to join an ambitious and fast growing global biscuits and confectionery business investing heavily in iconic global brands infrastructure and people Then this is the place for you.

As proud bakers and chocolatiers and custodians of iconic global brands we dont compromise on the quality of ingredients in our products or on the people we hire. We are looking for entrepreneurial spirits who share our passion for bringing happiness to our consumers and who embody our Winning Traits.

To succeed at pladis you need to bepurpose-ledresilientandpositiveto succeed here because we expect pace andagility we insist oncollaborationand demand accountability. If that is your thing then pladis offers global ambition a clear Vision and roadmap for success challenge and unrivalled opportunities to learn and make an impact

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*Role can be based at Harlesden or High Wycombe Site

Opened in 1902 our Harlesden site is a cornerstone of pladis UKs manufacturing excellence. Home to over 575 dedicated employees it produces iconic favourites including Chocolate Digestives Chocolate Hobnobs Rich Tea and Mini Cheddars.

What will this role achieve

Were looking for a dynamic technical leader to drive process excellence at our Harlesden manufacturing this role youll lead the Site Technical team to deliver our Design Agenda champion bestinclass manufacturing performance and implement costrelease NPD and procurement initiatives. Youll shape and own the sites process strategy enhancing efficiency consistency and quality while building technical capability across teams through practical coaching and development.

Youll act as the key link between the site and central Technical NPD Design Process Engineering Ingredient Technology Marketing and Procurement teams ensuring best practice flows seamlessly across pladis UK. This is a factorybased role at Harlesden with regular travel to our High Wycombe R&D Centre and other UK manufacturing locations to support project delivery. Due to this the role can also be primarily based in High Wycombe if preferred.

What will be your key deliverables

• Manage a programme of product and process development initiatives.
• Provide expert technical support for critical operational performance and quality issues both practical and through leading the technical team.
• Implement manufacturing process and technology innovations in partnership with central technical teams.
• Plan manage and report on all factory trials for CBR NPD Procurement and Continuous Improvement.
• Apply Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma tools to drive performance and product quality improvements across site operations.
• Standardise and improve plant methods technology and practices to elevate process development standards across pladis.
• Collaborate with NPD Design teams to ensure successful and timely new product launches.
• Ensure compliance with Health & Safety COSHH HACCP and product specification requirements during trials.
• Develop process specifications for all site products and update them for any changes or launches.
• Provide accurate input into product specification development.
• Represent the site to Marketing teams and key retail customers on process development activities.

Bring your experience.

Essential

• Food engineering/science or process Engineering qualification particularly desirable.
• Accredited to minimum Green Belt level in Six Sigma/Lean Sigma
• Strong hands-on Technical knowledge of bakery manufacturing processesincluding process constraints is needed as is a current validated understanding ofingredients and recipe development.
• Experience of manufacturing systems and practices in a blue-chip FMCGenvironment.
• Experience in a Technical role in another blue-chip Fast Moving Consumer Goods(FMCG) company is desirable.
• Demonstrated success in the management and development of Technical teamswithin a food manufacturing environment.
• Demonstrated success in implementation of Continuous Improvement and changeprojects within a food manufacturing environment.

What will the interview process be

• Initial Telephone call with Talent Acquisition
• 1st stage interview 45 minutes competency-based interview based on our company values and your experiences.
• 2nd stage interview 60 minutes a technical interview to understand your skill set/case study or presentation interview.

pladis does also use both Psychometric and Aptitude tests to support our processes so you may be asked to complete these as part of your process. Some processes may differ but we will keep you updated!

What does pladis offer you

• Annual Car allowance paid monthly with optional Car Salary Sacrifice Scheme
• Annual Incentive Plan (AIP) this is the businesss annual bonus scheme.
• Opportunity to self-enrol into Health Cash Plan
• Private medical Insurance
• Enhanced parental leave and a supportive phased return-to-work program to help colleagues balance family and career.
• Stakeholder Pension Scheme
• Life Assurance Cover upon enrolment to Stakeholder Pension Scheme
• 25 days bank holidays
• Holiday Enhancement Scheme
• 1 Volunteering Day per year
• Cycle to work scheme
• Discounted gym membership Carlisle and Chiswick only
• Discount and Cashback Scheme make your everyday spending work hard for you on major high street brands supermarkets and services
• Access to Employee Assistance Programme
• Financial Wellbeing Support
• Access to great training and development opportunities

Best mix of ingredients

pladis is an equal opportunities employer like every great recipe were a thoughtful mix. A happy and inclusive place to work thats as diverse as our consumers and the communities we support live and work in all around the world. Where every voice is heard and difference is celebrated. Where fresh perspectives and new ideas help us grow and thrive.

Accessibility at Harlesden: Our Harlesden site has step-free access accessible entrances and lifts between floors to support individuals with mobility needs. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process to receive other benefits and privileges of employment and where possible to perform key job functions.

pladis is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to hiring a diverse workforce. All openings will be filled based on qualifications without regard to race color sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin marital status veteran status disability age religion or any other classification protected by law.

We operate a strict Preferred Supplier List. If you are a recruitment agency and wish to submit candidate to be considered for this vacancy you must have agreed to and signed our terms of business.
We will not accept CVs from any other sources other than those currently on our PSL. We will not pay a fee for any candidate that has not been represented by a provider on our PSL.