Senior Process Technologist

Senior Process Technologist
Matthew Walker - Heanor
Monday to Friday 7.30-3.30
Valeo Foods are excited to offer a new opportunity at our renowned Matthew Walker site in Heanor — home to some of the most delicious Christmas puddings and sponges in the UK. We’re looking for a Senior Process Technologist to join our New Product Development team.
In this role, reporting to the R&D Manager (Process) you’ll will create accurate internal product specifications, support the transfer of products from concept to launch, and play a vital part in improving processes across the factory.
Key Accountabilities
Process Development and factory trials
Run effective factory scale up trials and co-ordinate the implementation of new recipes and materials into the factory.
Completion of factory trial reports.
Support the product handover process to the factory by providing accurate trial information.
Run continuous improvement projects to support the site process improvement plan.
Undertaking all sample testing and organoleptic assessments, with support from the Process Technologist, supporting effective management of critical paths to land projects on time.
Co-ordinate the thermal validation requirements for site.
Customer
Builds effective relationships with customers to ensure we meet their needs
Create QAS documentation and attend customer factory trials/ launches where required.
Key Tasks
To provide accurate and appropriate information for the writing of internal specifications to the Process Technologist Ensure that any recipes ready to be handed over to the factory contain appropriate batching details, and factory information for a smooth and accurate transition.
Attend NPD panels, capturing detailed feedback and insights to support factory trials.
Own the trial process for NPD & EPD. Organize, and run factory trials.
Ensure all trial follow-up activities are completed, accurately documented and communicated, including organoleptic assessments, microbiological and nutritional testing, tip-outs, photo standards, trial reports, batching records, reheat verification, ERH completion, shelf-life evaluations, and the preparation and dispatch of trial samples to customers.
Create accurate Quality attributes for products for both internal and external customers and ensure provision of samples for customers.
Audit 1st Productions of new product and support on customer visits for 1st production launches.
2nd checks of Process documentation as required
Support and deliver CI projects in line with the Process team CI programme.
Carry out data logging on the steam retorts in accordance with Customer codes of practice.
Support the operations team on post launch production.
Support in trouble shooting day to day process and product related factory issues.
Qualifications and knowledge
3+ years in a food manufacturing environment with job related experience would be desirable
Degree or equivalent in Food Science or related discipline
All round computer skills – excel, word, PP.
Qualities and Experience
Excellent communication and presentation skills
Diligent and attention to detail
Managing a high intake of information from different sources
Managing timelines and prioritizing
Organized and able to both multi-task and prioritize effectively
Accuracy for figures and codes and problem-solving skills
Confident in building relationships internally and externally
Excellent organizational skills
A drive to succeed

Employment type
Full-time

Work arrangement
No