Process Development Technologist

Job Introduction

To effectively support process development activities & projects which can include machinery or products, ensure site is fully aware of kit/products and do all the background work needed, Carry out trials and data collection. Also support site projects which include automation, waste and giveaway initiatives. Be customer facing & liaise with customers regarding trial updates and plans.

Main Responsibilities

Accountabilities:

Renovation

• To assist the renovation process of existing projects when introducing upgrades in quality, cost of production and presentation where appropriate

• Ensure that all renovation work is approved by the appropriate channels

• To assist in trials and lead production staff where appropriate.

• Involvement in packaging trials as part of the development process

• To support the factory with Giveaway, downgrades and waste through process engineering and also on the job support and training.

Customer Focus

• To assist in the delivery of launches from product handover through to launch, meeting all deadlines both internally and externally, ensuring both internal and external gate processes are met

• To assist & lead customer presentations where required

• To assist & lead on external trials when required by the team

• To work on projects between all UKP sites as and when required

Innovation

• To work with relevant machinery, packaging & ingredient suppliers to ensure that 2 Sisters Food Group are always up to date with the latest innovation.

• Assist & lead with special projects

• Address issues proactively and responds to routine issues with minimal direction

• Responds to change productively and handles other duties as required

Personnel

• To fit in with the ways of working the team has adopted and to work and communicate as a team

Group Competencies:

• Negotiates and delivers win-win commercial deals based on sound business judgement.

• Demonstrates strong analytical skills.

• Sets clear direction and goals, regularly reviews progress and gives constructive performance feedback.

• Coaches others effectively to improve performance.

• Actively champions the career progression of others.

• Adapts language and communication medium to effectively win others over.

• Proactively communicates clearly, concisely and on a timely basis.

• Knows who he key decision makers are and how to influence them to achieve goals.

• Puts the goals of the team first and strives to never let the team down.

• Openly shares knowledge and skill to build the capability of the team.

• Recognises and celebrates the success and achievement of others.

• Always achieves deadlines and delivers on promises.

• Challenge others in a respectful manner.

• Innovation and creatively.

• Listen to others and seeks to build understanding.

• Embraces the diversity of colleagues.

• Makes complex things easy for others to understand.

• Has a personal development plan and wants to learn.

• Measures and tracks performance.

• Is aware of competitor performance and builds plans to outperform.

• Takes time to think and analyse, is able to provide analysis for decisions and proposals.

• Can use organisational tools such as plans or ‘to do lists’ to use time effectively.

• Differentiates between urgent and important.

The Ideal Candidate

Knowledge / Skills / Qualifications:

• Essential communication with strong interpersonal skills & comfortable being customer facing.
• Strong organization and time management skills
• Pro-active team member
• PC Skills – excel, word, PowerPoint
• Experience of working with products from the food industry preferred
• Good knowledge of the factory processes and products essential.

• Skills & Experience

  Have good attention to detail.

• Have good organisational skills.
• Have an understanding of Microsoft Office.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Good English language verbal and written.

Package Description

• Opportunities for Overtime currently paid time and a half
• Free onsite parking
• Subsidised canteen on site
• Exclusive 2 Sisters employee discount platform available via an app offering savings of up to 60% with brands including Asda, Morrisons, Marks and Spencer and Tesco.
• Full and Part Time Contracts Available
• £100 refer a friend scheme
• Free buses to work for the from certain routes
• Employee assistance programme.
• Grocery Aid - employees access to counselling
• Death in service benefit, optional - linked to pension
• A COVID 19 safe environment.
• Wellbeing support on site
• Fantastic development opportunities available for promotion and career development
• In-house training that includes L2 and L1 Health and Safety certification, and paid apprenticeship opportunities with fantastic career progression.
• Fast Track to become a skilled colleague - Progression and Development Opportunities
• Employee of the Month - Passion & Pride