Process Development Manager

Overview

Valeo Foods UK is seeking a proactive and experienced Process Development Lead to drive NPD/EPD delivery, process improvements, and innovation across our manufacturing site.

Responsibilities

• Leadership & Innovation
  
  
  
  • Lead cross-functional teams to deliver private label and branded NPD/EPD projects on time.

  
  

  • Champion process control (including SPC), innovation, and cost-saving initiatives.

  
  

  • Drive new technologies and continuous improvement across site operations.

  
  

  
  




• Process Development & Trials
  
  
  
  • Coordinate and implement all product trials, ensuring clear procedures and successful launches.

  
  

  • Manage trial documentation (shelf life, micro, taste panels, reports, batching, BOMs, recipe handover).

  
  

  • Ensure smooth factory integration of new recipes and materials, with effective handover to operations.

  
  

  • Liaise with suppliers/procurement for trial ingredients and sample provision.

  
  

  • Provide accurate technical data for internal specifications and support troubleshooting on site.

  
  

  
  




• Project & Customer Management
  
  
  
  • Lead project activity from concept to launch, ensuring timelines and critical paths are met.

  
  

  • Build strong customer relationships, leading pre-production meetings and launch coordination.

  
  

  • Communicate effectively across departments and run regular stakeholder updates.

  
  

  
  

Qualifications

• Degree or equivalent in Food Science or related discipline or previous experience.




• Min 5 years’ experience in FMCG or similar environment, and with at least 3 years of managing teams




• HACCP Level 3 qualification




• Project management skills

Qualities And Experience

• A strong leader/influencer of people




• Excellent communication and presentation skills




• Great at building relationships internally and externally




• Knowledge of effective structures and team dynamics and training and development needs




• Up to date knowledge of technical advances and the changing consumer landscape.




• Passionate about helping people to be the best they can and experience in coaching and developing people




• Diligent and attention to detail focused




• Problem solving skills




• A drive to succeed




• Organized and able to both multi-task and prioritize effectively

Additional Information

Salary is £40,000- £50,000 dependent on experience.

What we offer you in return

• Matched pension scheme up to 10%




• Death in service




• Cycle to work scheme




• Canteen




• Retailer discount platform




• Staff discount

Location

Cleckheaton, England, United Kingdom

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