Process Development Technologist – Food Manufacturing

Process Development Technologist – Food Manufacturing

Leicester

£45-50k

 

We’re working with a well-established food manufacturer with a strong development pipeline, and the next key member of the team will be critical to manage the launches and be a part of the success of their product development strategy.

 

This is a hands-on, visible role where you’ll collaborate closely with the innovation, technical and production teams ensuring every new product runs smoothly from concept to launch.

 

What you’ll be doing:

• Lead and support factory trials, ensuring a seamless scale-up from development to full production.
• Manage multiple projects through to launch, balancing quality, efficiency, and deadlines.
• Collaborate cross-functionally to troubleshoot, optimise and deliver solutions that work in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
• Support customer trials and visits, providing technical insight and process know-how.
• Identify opportunities to improve existing products and manufacturing processes.

 

What you’ll bring:

• Proven experience as a Process Technologist (or similar role) within food manufacturing.
• A solid understanding of critical path management, factory processes, and scale-up challenges.
• Organised and adaptable — able to manage priorities and keep projects moving.
• A confident communicator who enjoys building strong relationships across teams and with customers.
• A practical, hands-on approach and genuine enthusiasm for continuous improvement.

 

Why this role stands out:

• Be part of a business investing in innovation and future growth.
• Well invested kit and infrastructure.
• Gain real ownership of the process function with visibility across the site and with key customers.
• Work in a collaborative and upbeat environment.  We’ve had fabulous feedback on the team dynamics in this business and how they work together so effectively.  You don’t hear that every day!

 

If you’re looking for a role where you can be part of a team like this and really see the value you are adding to an innovative and growing business, this could be a great next step up as part of your career plan in development.

 

For the next steps, please send your cv to the Novus Team.