Senior Process Technologist

Senior Process Technologist

Matthew Walker Heanor

Monday to Friday 8:00am4:30pm

Matthew Walker home of the nations favourite Christmas puddings is looking for an experienced and driven Senior Process Technologist to join our team in Heanor. This is a fantastic opportunity to play a pivotal role in bringing new and improved products to life shaping innovation and ensuring our delicious creations reach customers with excellence every time.

If you thrive on crossfunctional collaboration love turning concepts into reality and enjoy leading process improvements that make a real impact this role offers the perfect blend of challenge and reward.

What Youll Be Doing

As Senior Process Technologist youll take ownership of the full process journey from concept approval to successful launch. Youll be the key link between Process Operations NPD and our customers ensuring every product transition is seamless efficient and delivered to the highest standard.

Key Accountabilities

• Lead crossfunctional teams to deliver all private label and branded NPD/EPD projects on time and in full.
• Champion innovation bringing new technologies and process solutions into the business.
• Identify and drive operational improvements that enhance quality and reduce cost.
• Provide leadership coaching and development to the process team setting clear objectives and supporting growth.
• Establish and maintain robust processes and procedures to guarantee successful product launches.
• Manage and optimise factory trials ensuring all new products are thoroughly tested before launch.
• Coordinate the introduction of new recipes and materials into production.
• Create and maintain an effective handover process with Operations.
• Lead CI meetings and ensure structured project plans are in place.
• Take ownership of customer preproduction and launch activity ensuring a smooth and confident delivery.

Key Tasks

• Complete shelflife testing micro assessments reheats taste panels photo standards trial reports nutritional data batching BOMs cook times ERHs and Promtek updates.
• Coordinate and run factory trials with clear communication and documentation.
• Provide samples for customers and internal stakeholders.
• Work with suppliers and procurement to source trial ingredients.
• Supply accurate information for internal specifications and ensure all products have uptodate documentation.
• Ensure recipes handed to the factory include full batching and production details.
• Hold handover meetings with Production/QA where required.
• Ensure all trial hold taste panel and document control procedures are followed correctly.
• Identify opportunities to improve processes and product quality.
• Support troubleshooting of daytoday process and product issues on site.

Qualifications :

What Youll Bring

Qualifications & Knowledge

• A minimum of 5 years experience in FMCG or a similar fastpaced manufacturing environment including at least 3 years managing and developing teams.
• HACCP Level 3 qualification (desirable).
• Strong project management capability with a track record of delivering complex crossfunctional projects.
• A degree in Food Science or a related discipline is preferred though equivalent experience will also be considered.

Qualities & Experience

• Exceptional planning and organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple projects and priorities simultaneously.
• Confident communicator with excellent written verbal and presentation skills.
• A natural leader who inspires motivates and supports others to achieve their best.
• Skilled at building strong relationships across teams functions and external partners.
• Meticulous attention to detail and a diligent approach to documentation and process control.
• Strong problemsolving ability with a proactive mindset and a drive to deliver results.
• Highly organised adaptable and comfortable working in a dynamic environment.

Additional Information :

What we offer you in return

• Excellent Career Opportunities
• Matched pension scheme up to 10%
• Death in service
• Cycle to work scheme
• Retailer discount platform
• Staff discount 
• And plenty more!

Why Join Us

At Matthew Walker youll be part of a proud heritage brand with a passion for quality innovation and continuous improvement. Youll work with talented teams have the freedom to influence change and play a key role in delivering products enjoyed by millions.

If youre ready to take the next step in your process career and want to make a meaningful impact in a fastpaced food manufacturing environment wed love to hear from you.

Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Full-time