Job Title: Senior Product & Process Technologist

Reporting to: Site R&D Manager 

Location: Melton Mowbray, fill-time on-site

Salary: £38,000 - 45,000 (depending on the experience), annual bonus, benefits

Job Purpose: The purpose of this job is to scope, plan and lead the delivery of a portfolio of product and/or process development & implementation projects in line with PNE growth and cost optimization strategies, and Quality & Food Safety standards. 

What will be your key responsibilities?

• Initiate and lead product/process development projects designed to deliver continuous improvement and/or optimize business cost while adhering to agreed standards of Quality and Food safety

• Defining minimum standards and critical success factors (CSFs) as part of the Handover 1 and 2 processes for all product/process implementation projects in collaboration with PNE Hub R&D and local cross-functional teams

• Own and manage site product and/or process recipes and specifications in line with PNE design principles and standards

• Provide product/raw material expertise to resolve issues and maintain factory efficiency

• Lead factory-scale trials for product or raw material changes

• Perform technical risk assessments on changes to raw materials, recipes, products and processes and ensure that all risks are effectively managed

• Support Q&FS, HACCP and internal/external audits

• Own product/process data collection and management, including Analytical Testing Program (ATP) data, ensuring that that our products conform to standards, and that exceptions are effectively escalated and managed

• Lead level 2 trouble-shooting activities in partnership with other functions to ensure the successful resolution of product/process issues

• Act as a Product Related Incident Management Process (PRIMP) Owner as required

• Represent R&D in European and local Activity Task Groups (ATGs), providing risk assessment and technical inputs as required

• Provide methodological support for commissioning activities

What are we looking for? 

• Essential: Degree level qualification in a relevant technical or scientific discipline (Food Science/Technology, Biological, Chemical, Engineering sciences)

• Essential: Experience in a similar role within an FMCG environment (minimum 2 years)

• Experience in leading and managing projects in an FMCG environment

• Experience in experimental design and execution

• A continuous improvement mindset - experience in applying scientific methodology and problem-solving

• Strong collaboration skills - you know how to engage, influence, and motivate teams at all levels.

What can you expect from Mars?

• Work with diverse and talented Associates, all guided by the Five Principles.

• Join a purpose-driven company, where we're striving to build the world we want tomorrow, today.

• Best-in-class learning and development support from day one, including access to our in-house Mars University.

• An industry-competitive salary and benefits package, including a company bonus.

Mars is committed to providing access, equal opportunity, and reasonable adjustments for individuals with disabilities, long-term health conditions, or who are neurodiverse during the application and recruitment process. To request reasonable adjustments, complete our Reasonable Adjustment Request Form here.

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