Process Technologist in Derby, Derbyshire

Are you a Process Technologist who loves the buzz of the factory floor, gets a genuine kick out of solving production puzzles, and feels a sense of pride seeing a product you scaled up successfully launch?

If you have a couple of years of experience under your belt in added-value chilled manufacturing, this might just be the career-defining move you’ve been waiting for.

The Opportunity

You’ll be joining an ambitious business in the East Midlands that is going through a major period of expansion following significant investment. They are introducing the latest state-of-the-art machinery and newly invested production lines, making it an incredibly exciting time to join the team and get involved with launching innovative new products.

This is a business where people tend to stay a long time. They boast a famously positive, supportive culture, and because the site is growing rapidly, the opportunities for you to develop and progress your career here are genuine.

The Role

Reporting directly into the Process Manager—who is an exceptional mentor with a proven track record of developing talent in the food industry—you will be the bridge between concept and reality.

Your day-to-day will involve:

• Factory Trials & Scale-Up: Taking innovative new concepts and successfully scaling them up from the kitchen to full-scale production launches.
• Problem Solving: Being the go-to person on the manufacturing lines, diagnosing issues during trials, and keeping things moving smoothly.
• Collaboration: Building strong, genuine relationships across the board. You’ll be just as comfortable chatting with the operators on the production floor as you are collaborating with Engineering, NPD, Technical, and Procurement.

What you’ll need to bring:

• Experience as a Process Technologist within chilled food manufacturing (added-value experience is highly desirable).
• A solid understanding of factory trials, scale-up procedures, and launch processes.
• A proactive, problem-solving mindset—you love being in the thick of the action in the factory.
• Excellent communication skills to unite different teams toward a successful launch.
• The permanent right to work in the UK.  Sorry visa sponsorship is not available.

Ready to apply?

If you want to be part of a growing business that values its people and invests heavily in its technology, I’d love to hear from you.

Apply with your CV today, or drop me (Rachel Sutton at Cibus People) a message for a chat!

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