Process Controller

Job Description

We are seeking an experienced Process Controller to lead the development and scale-up of innovative retail food products within our added-value manufacturing environment. This role bridges the gap between kitchen concept creation and full-scale operational delivery ensuring that every product is executed to the highest standards of quality efficiency and consistency.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead motivate and coach a small cross-functional process team fostering a culture of accountability collaboration and continuous improvement.
• Partner closely with culinary technical and operational teams to translate kitchen concepts into commercially viable scalable manufacturing processes.
• Plan organise and execute factory trials ensuring accurate documentation clear communication and successful progression through each stage of the product development lifecycle.
• Maintain a strong focus on process control ensuring that all procedures trials and handovers follow agreed methodologies and meet customer and business expectations.
• Identify and troubleshoot process issues during development and scale-up working with operational leaders to drive timely practical solutions.
• Support the creation and maintenance of process documentation including trial reports specifications risk assessments and Standard Operating Procedures.
• Ensure all activities adhere to food safety quality and regulatory requirements championing best practice across the team.
• Continuously assess opportunities to improve factory processes workflows and capability in support of long-term innovation and operational efficiency.

About You

• Previous experience in a food process or manufacturing role is essential ideally within added-value retail food production.
• Strong understanding of factory trials scale-up challenges and process validation.
• Proven ability to lead coach and develop a small team.
• Excellent communication skills with the confidence to engage stakeholders at all levels.
• Highly organised methodical and comfortable working to structured processes and deadlines.
• A proactive problem solver with strong attention to detail and a passion for delivering high-quality food products.

Salarydependent on experience in a similar position academic understanding and vocational training

Package:

Employers Workplace Pension Contribution

Company Private Health Insurance

30 days annual leave

Hours Monday to Friday 08.30 17.00