Process Technologist

We are seeking a highly skilled Process Technologist to join our team at Taiko Foods Ltd. As a key member of our NPD team, you will be responsible for translating new products into the factory environment, ensuring product quality, safety, and commercial suitability while meeting customer expectations.

Key Responsibilities:

• Attend feasibility and NPD meetings to understand new products and follow up.
• Liaise with Commercial team regarding distribution changes.
• Liaise with QA team to ensure all paperwork is updated correctly.
• Work alongside the senior process technologist to plan, organise and execute product trials following Taiko launch procedures.
• Assist in process improvement and ensure all necessary product validations are accurate and on time for any new or existing products.
• Use datalogger programmes to analyse data.
• Carry out staff training for new products, processes or equipment if required; Responsible for managing product related documents (i.e. process recipes, QAS, photo standards,..) from end to end.
• Organise samples for external lab testing – nutritional, shelf life, chemical etc. as required.
• Arrange any necessary travel tests for new products.
• Responsible for organising product trials for customer panels; complete trial and launch reports; follow up by attending meetings for any issues.
• Liaising with the relevant team to ensure all trials, pre-production trials and launches are completed and followed up.
• Troubleshoot process issues as necessary.

Requirements:

• Previous experience in a Food to go manufacturing environment in a similar role.
• Understanding of the operation and products.
• Understanding of the product development process, specifically planning and conducting trials, creating data for specifications and writing QAS.
• Ability to follow critical paths/ project timelines is essential.
• High level of reliability and flexibility is essential.
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Good time management and organisational skills.

What We Offer:

• We're committed to building inclusive Teams and giving our People the opportunity to grow their careers alongside us.
• Group Personal Pension.

Benefits:

• Group Income Protection Scheme: up to 75% of your basic monthly salary after 26 weeks' continuous absence from work due to serious injury or illness.
• Private Medical Cash Plan: including dental, GP access, physio therapy, money back on contact lenses and 24/7 Employee Assistance Line.
• Brilliant support services designed to enhance mental and financial wellbeing including mental health first aid courses, access to Wagestream and our mental health Partner Minding Minds.
• Bespoke reward platform including access to retail, cinema & gym discounts.
• 50% off your food every time you dine with us for you and 3 friends.

About Us:

Taiko Foods Ltd is an equal opportunity employer. We encourage people from all backgrounds to apply. We are committed to ensuring that our technology is made available and accessible to everyone. All employment decisions are made without regard to race, colour, national origin, ancestry, sex, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, genetic information, religion, disability, medical condition, pregnancy, marital status, family status, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.