Process and Development Manager

Whitworths Group; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 40,000 - GBP 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading food company based in the United Kingdom is seeking a passionate Process and Development Manager to lead product transfer and launch initiatives. The ideal candidate will have FMCG or food manufacturing experience and excellent communication skills. Responsibilities include managing factory specifications, leading product launches, and improving processes. This role offers competitive salary, 25 days holiday, and family-friendly benefits, fostering a positive work culture focused on employee development.

Benefits

25 days holiday + public holidays

Workplace pension

Life assurance benefit

Family-friendly health and lifestyle benefits

Qualifications

• Passionate about food and FMCG or food manufacturing experience.
• Strong attention to detail and solution-focused approach.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain Factory specifications and Quality Approval Standards.
• Lead product launches and process improvement initiatives.
• Own and develop processes for efficiency and cost reduction.
• Provide engaging service to internal/external customers.
• Build relationships with customers during site visits.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Attention to detail

FMCG or food manufacturing experience

Proficient in Microsoft Office

Job description

About The Role

We are looking for a Process and Development Manager to join our exciting new team. As our Process Development Manager, your focus will be on leading and managing delivery of all product transfers from NPD handover to launch with involvement, as required, in the concept development part of the project. Challenge the norm, if necessary, to deliver safe and consistent product/process solutions. Working cross-functionally across the business within defined launch processes. Work collaboratively across the manufacturing facilities and wider business to harmonize ways of working, adherence to launch process, reporting on project progress from factory trial to post-launch review.

Key responsibilities

• Develop and maintain Factory specifications and Quality Approval Standards (QAS) portfolio within the business.
• Lead product launches and process improvement initiatives enabling EPD and NPD of brand and retail customer’s products.
• Own, develop and improve processes in place to drive efficiency and cost reduction. May take responsibility for training others within the team.
• Provide a professional and engaging service to customers (could be internal or external).
• Ensure that needs are understood and met. Dealings are professional.
• Proactively escalate when necessary. Build relationships with customers during site visits to ensure smooth delivery of new product launches.
• Take a proactive approach, working closely with stakeholders to ensure concept implementation and post-launch review is a smooth transition.
• Liaise with stakeholders such as Operations, Procurement, Supply Chain, Packaging, and Engineering to facilitate new raw materials / packaging equipment for project trials and delivery.
• Work with stakeholders to complete QAS, set taste panels and lab testing to meet stakeholders' requirements.

The ideal candidate

• Passionate about food! FMCG or food manufacturing experience. Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal. Organized, self-motivated, proactive and able to work as part of a team.
• Possesses strong attention to detail and is solution-focused.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office programs.

What we can offer to you

There are many reasons to come and work with us, but the biggest reason is you will have a job you love and a company you are proud to say you work for. In addition, you’ll also have access to:

• 25 days holiday + all public holidays recognised in the UK
• A workplace pension
• Life assurance benefit
• In addition, the company offers a number of family-friendly, health and lifestyle benefits.

About Us

We’re on an exciting mission here at Whitworths – to help boost the nutrient intake of the nation, improving general health of families using the goodness found in our delicious products. We’re the only brand that gives a credibly nutritious boost to breakfast, lunch, dinner, snacks, baking and beyond.

There are obviously many other reasons to come and work with us, but the biggest reason is so that you have a job you love and a company you are proud to say you work for. You will receive a competitive salary, 33 days holiday, a workplace pension, and in addition, you’ll also have access to a number of family friendly, health and lifestyle benefits. Culturally, we believe strongly in investing in our people, developing them in role and developing their careers within Whitworths. Don’t just take our word for it, our people say the same, as demonstrated by our recent accreditation from Investors In People.