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Process Development Lead

Job description

I'm partnered with a Food Manufacturers in East Anglia, to recruit a Process Development Lead for a 12mth FTC (mat cover). This is a key, site-based role, reporting to the Technical Manager, with full responsibility for process development and continuous improvement activities.

This opportunity would suit an experienced process engineering professional who thrives in a fast-paced production environment and enjoys delivering tangible operational improvements.

The Role

  • Lead and develop the site’s process development function

  • Act as technical expert for core manufacturing and milling processes

  • Support NPD with factory and pilot plant trials through to full-scale launch

  • Lead capital investment projects including automation and site upgrades

  • Develop project scopes, budgets and timelines, ensuring on-time and on-budget delivery

  • Lead root cause analysis and continuous improvement initiatives

About You

  • Degree qualified in Engineering, Business or related field

  • Proven experience in process engineering within FMCG manufacturing

  • Strong project management and capital investment experience

  • Knowledge of Lean Six Sigma

  • Confident leading cross-functional teams 

Does this sound of interest? Please reach out to frances.wilmot@drnewitt.com or apply here, and I will contact you with more details.