Process Technologist

Job Title:

Bakery Process Technologist

Location:

Dudley - with UK travel

Working Hours:

Monday-Friday (9 hours per day). Flexibility required for occasional nights/weekends.

A well-established and growing bakery manufacturer supplying major UK retailers and food service customers is seeking a Process Development Technologist to join its technical team.

This is a hands‑on factory‑based role focused on developing, optimising and implementing robust bakery manufacturing processes. You will play a key part in taking products from concept through to successful factory launch, ensuring consistent quality, food safety and operational efficiency.

Working cross‑functionally with NPD, Production, Engineering, Technical and Commercial teams, you will be instrumental in delivering successful scale‑up and continuous improvement initiatives across multiple sites.

• Support development and optimisation of bakery manufacturing processes from concept to full‑scale production
• Translate kitchen or pilot recipes into scalable factory processes
• Assist with factory and line trials to ensure processes are capable and repeatable

• Plan, run and document process trials including raw material and equipment optimisation
• Support first productions and handover to Operations
• Identify and troubleshoot process issues during scale‑up

• Ensure compliance with food safety standards including HACCP and BRCGS
• Work closely with Technical and Quality teams on process controls and CCPs
• Support customer and third‑party audits when required

• Create and maintain SOPs, process documentation and trial reports
• Clearly define and communicate manufacturing instructions and control points
• Update specifications following process improvements

• Identify opportunities to improve yield, efficiency and waste reduction
• Support cost‑saving initiatives through process optimisation
• Use data and factory feedback to drive improvements

• Act as a key link between NPD and Operations
• Work closely with Production, Engineering, Supply Chain and Commercial teams
• Support retailer and food service customer requirements

• Experience in a Process Development, NPD or Technical role within food manufacturing
• Strong understanding of high‑volume food production processes
• Knowledge of HACCP and BRCGS standards
• Excellent organisational and problem‑solving skills
• Ability to manage multiple trials in a fast‑paced environment

• Bakery manufacturing experience
• Experience working with UK retailers or food service customers
• Food Science, Food Technology or related qualification
• Familiarity with bakery equipment (mixers, provers, ovens, slicing/packing lines)