Process Development Technologist in West Drayton, London
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Why Greencore?
We're one of the UK's leading producers of convenience food, driven by a simple purpose: to make everyday taste better.
As a vibrant and fast-moving business, we're proud to employ over 13,300 talented colleagues across 16 manufacturing sites and 17 distribution depots throughout the UK. Together, we bring delicious food to life, from sandwiches, soups, and sushi to cooking sauces, pickles, and ready meals. In FY24, our shared passion helped us achieve revenues of £1.8bn.
Our extensive direct-to-store (DTS) network, with 17 depots nationwide, allows us to deliver fresh and frozen food both our own and from trusted partners to thousands of stores every day, ensuring our customers enjoy the very best, whenever and wherever they shop.
Here at Heathrow, we are a growing team with around 450 colleagues. We produce chilled & hot eat Food for Now products including salads, sandwiches & wraps, Protein Pots & snacking. As well as Food for Later products such as ready meals & sides for some of the biggest retailers in the UK including Amazon Fresh, Asda, Aldi, Co-op, Morrisons and Sainsbury's.
What you'll be doing
As Process Development Technologist, you will carry out all relevant manufacturing projects to deliver process development and line trials successfully.
Working a mixture of 9-5 and 12 to 8 pm shifts
Provide information to support the creation of customer and factory specifications which lead to the production of accurate and appropriate product labelling information
Responsible for the planning, preparation and successful execution of process development and line trials to deliver customer requirements and process improvements
Provide process guidance and advice to crossfunctional manufacturing teams to promote adoption of new practices or process for increased efficiency
Monitor and communicate process trends to ensure launch date adherence, maximum process optimisation and effective communication to customers
Challenge and investigate potential continuous improvement projects and facilitate relevant trials to drive process and product enhancements opportunities
Ensure the output of all line trials are fully documented with adherence to food safety, quality standards and customer requirements are met
Assessment of equipment capability to ensure that process standards are in line with company and customer requirements to drive improvements
Ensure that a safe working environment exists for colleagues and that as a minimum the department meets the standards set out in the Health, Safety and Environment PolicyWhat we're looking for
We're not all the same at Greencore and our help us to make every day taste better for all our stakeholders. We truly put our people at the core and are proud of our .
Ideally educated to degree level in a food science or related subject, plus relevant working experience within a food manufacturing environment
Relevant qualifications essential such as Level 3 Food Hygiene, Level 2 Health and safety, Level 2 Hazard analysis and critical control points (HACCP), Level 2 Sensory Training and Level 2 Micro biological training
Experienced in evaluation and interpretation of shelf-life results
Experienced in interpretation of customer codes of practice
Experienced working with different types of computer programmes and can demonstrate experience analysing project results
Knowledge of legal labelling legislation and a variety of retailer web-based systems is desirable
Understanding of technology relevant to business area and area of responsibility and a demonstratable understanding of technical key performance indicators
Can demonstrate the following skills and experiences, GMP knowledge of techniques, basic hygiene principles, basic legal labelling, and basic knowledge of weight legislationIf this sounds like you, join us and grow with Greencore, and be a part of driving our future success.
What you'll get in return
Competitive salary and job-related benefits
Holidays
Pension up to 8% matched
Life insurance up to 4x salary
Company share save scheme
Greencore Qualifications
Exclusive Greencore employee discount platform
Access to a full Wellbeing Centre platform
Enhanced parental leave and menopause policiesThroughout your time at Greencore, you will be supported with on the job training and development opportunities to further your career
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