Senior Development Technologist

• Support the Process Development Manager in preparation for, and co-ordination of launches for new or modified products
• Arranging production trials and ensuring that processes can be repeated to ensure consistency and safety
• Coordinating follow up from production trials, product sampling and lessons learned
• Ensuring that the relevant data is gathered and available to the Finance team to prepare product costings to ensure products launched are profitable
• Working with the Technical and Production teams to draw up product specifications and support the Finance team to ensure accurate translation into the company’s ERP system
• Working with Production, Engineering and Technical colleagues to develop solutions to production issues
• Work with ingredient and packaging suppliers to establish or improve supplies for new or existing products
• Responsibility for artwork approval for all products within your portfolio + relevant approval from certification bodies for on pack claims
• Co-operate with implementation team/engineering on new processes or machinery
• Regular contact with retailer technologist
• Occasional store visits and product evaluation
• Occasional travel to customers and/or suppliers
• On occasion deputise for the Process Development Manager

• Third-level qualification (diploma or degree) in Food Science / Chemistry / Microbiology or another relevant subject is essential
• Own transport with full, clean driving license is essential
• A thorough understanding of food processing and the business systems which ensure Food Safety for the consumer is essential
• Proven experience in a similar role gained in food manufacturing (seafood/other protein an advantage) preferably with a major retail customer
• Demonstrable track record of delivering a high standard of work to deadlines

An Accredited Food Safety (REHIS or similar) qualification would be an advantage