Albert Bartlett, a trusted leader in the UK potato industry since 1948, is seeking a skilled NPD Process Technologist to join our innovative New Product Development team. This role is integral to translating new product ideas into efficient, scalable production processes while maintaining the highest standards of quality and safety.
As an NPD Process Technologist, you will collaborate closely with R&D, Quality, and Production teams to design, optimize, and validate manufacturing processes for new products. Your expertise will help ensure that innovative concepts move smoothly from the development phase into full production, meeting both company and customer expectations.
Key Responsibilities:
- Develop and optimize production processes in line with new product development requirements.
- Work with cross-functional teams to scale up product trials and ensure manufacturability.
- Conduct process validation and troubleshooting during product launches.
- Analyse process data to identify improvements in efficiency, quality, and cost-effectiveness.
- Prepare detailed process documentation, including standard operating procedures and work instructions.
- Ensure all process activities comply with safety, quality, and regulatory standards.
Requirements
- Proven experience in process technology or engineering within the food manufacturing sector, preferably in new product development.
- Strong knowledge of food production processes, equipment, and quality standards.
- Ability to work collaboratively across multiple teams and disciplines.
- Analytical mindset with excellent problem-solving skills.
- Understanding of regulatory requirements and safety standards in food production.
- Degree or relevant qualification in Food Technology, Process Engineering, or related field is desirable.
- Strong communication skills to effectively document and present process information.
Benefits
- Pension Plans
- Life Assurance
- Leave Package
- Training & Development- career development
- Employee Assistance Programme - Counselling
- Free Parking
