Process Development Manager

Job title:

Process Development Manager

Company

Pladis

Job description

Want to help us bring happiness to the world? Want to join an ambitious and fast growing global biscuits and confectionery business investing heavily in iconic global brands, infrastructure and people? Then this is the place for you.As proud bakers and chocolatiers and custodians of iconic global brands, we don’t compromise on the quality of ingredients in our products or on the people we hire. We are looking for entrepreneurial spirits who share our passion for bringing happiness to our consumers and who embody our Winning Traits.To succeed at pladis you need to be purpose-led, resilient and positive to succeed here because we expect pace and agility, we insist on collaboration and demand accountability. If that is your thing, then pladis offers global ambition, a clear Vision and roadmap for success, challenge, and unrivalled opportunities to learn and make an impactClick “Apply” to get started.This is a fixed term opportunity for approximately 12 months to cover maternity leave.Why join our team?pladis operates in highly driven markets within both the branded and private label sectors. Effective and timely delivery of critical business requirements (CBR), new product development (NPD) are crucial to redefining the pladis competitive edge. Equally importantly, pladis must manufacture its existing portfolio consistently to the highest levels of quality and efficiency in order to achieve the sustained consumer satisfaction and low cost base that are needed to deliver truly sustainable profitable growth.The geographical expansion of pladis to supply growing markets around the world means that skills, know-how and products must all be leveraged to optimally develop and maintain competitive advantage. In addition, the transfer of production from one factory/plant to another and the successful implementation of new production/packaging facilities are vital to be able to support the capacity and flexibility requirements of our manufacturing base.As part of the new strategy implementation, the Process Development Team will play an integral part. Working with the Lead Process Development Manager, the Process Development Manager is a key role which will provide strong focus and support on delivering technical perfection through the practical application of process technologies and manufacturing know how. The role will support the technical capabilities of site based Technical team and other functions at the site, to help drive the move towards world class manufacturing standards in pladis.Please note the role will be based at our Jacobs factory in AintreeWhat will this role achieve?

• Lead specific process development projects and to support the implementation of new products, manufacturing & technology change and CBR for the factory
• Manage continuous improvement initiatives which deliver sustained improvements in process consistency, efficiency and consumer satisfaction
• Lead the technical support function for the site to ensure rapid deployment of resource and expertise to keep manufacturing lines running to the required operational standards, and to the correct quality standards.

What will be your key deliverables?

• Support, lead and implement initiatives to deliver the introduction of NPD (design) and Value Improvement, ensuring all projects meet time, cost and quality constraints.
• Provide ‘hands-on’ process technical support to continuous improvement initiatives at site.
• Finds opportunities for continuous process improvements and supports work for justifications of capital investment. Implements process innovations to keep the site at the cutting edge of industry developments.
• Executes effective and efficient planning, management and reporting of all factory trials relating to VI, NPD, Procurement, and Continuous Improvement initiatives for process led work.
• Applies Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma tools, techniques and principles to drive Technical perfection across all site operations, including the continuous improvement of performance and finished product quality. Ensure compliance to the Change Protocol procedures for pladis.
• Leads a programme of improvement and standardisation to plant methods, technology and practices vital to enhance and harmonise the standards of site Process Development.
• Ensures compliance with Health and Safety laws of substances hazardous to health (COSHH), Hazard Analysis Critical Control Point (HACCP) always during trials.
• Develops process and product specifications for the site’s product range in line with the plant’s capability and ensures is available and completed for all product changes and launches.

What do you need for this role?Crucial

• HND qualification or similar in Food, Science, Manufacturing or Engineering
• ‘Hands-on’ Technical knowledge of process development in a food/baking manufacturing environment
• Confident understanding of ingredients and their functionality
• Significant experience in a factory/process role, including the robust application of Lean Sigma methodology to Continuous Improvement initiatives
• Demonstrated success in implementation of Continuous Improvement and change projects within a manufacturing environment
• Team working on multi-functional projects
• Familiarity and understanding of factory environment
• Fluent written and spoken English.

Desirable

• University degree level qualification in Food, Science, Manufacturing or Engineering
• Formal business qualification (e.g. Management Diploma/MBA)
• Trained in Six Sigma/Lean Sigma
• Experience in a Technical role in another blue-chip Fast-Moving Consumer Goods (FMCG) company.

What does pladis offer you?

• Annual Incentive Plan (AIP) – this is the business’s annual bonus scheme.
• Opportunity to self-enrol into Health Cash Plan
• Private medical Insurance
• Stakeholder Pension Scheme
• Life Assurance Cover ~ upon enrolment to Stakeholder Pension Scheme
• 25 days + bank holidays
• Holiday Enhancement Scheme
• 1 Volunteering Day per year
• Cycle to work scheme
• Discount and Cashback Scheme – make your everyday spending work hard for you on major high street brands, supermarkets and services
• Access to Employee Assistance Programme
• Financial Wellbeing Support
• Access to great training and development opportunities

Our values

• Purpose-Led – Energised by our promise to deliver happiness to the world with every bite
• Agile – Ever evolving, never satisfied and never standing still
• Collaborative – Willing to work with others for mutual success, transparent, a win-win seeker
• Resilient – Quick to adapt to change, fast learner and persistent in the face of setbacks
• Positive – Self-motivated, optimistic, adventurous, and inspiring

Best mix of ingredientspladis is an equal opportunities employer, like every great recipe we’re a thoughtful mix. A happy and inclusive place to work that’s as diverse as our consumers and the communities we support, live and work in, all around the world. Where every voice is heard, and difference is celebrated. Where fresh perspectives and new ideas help us grow and thrive.We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform key job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.pladis is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to hiring a diverse workforce. All openings will be filled based on qualifications without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, marital status, veteran status, disability, age, religion or any other classification protected by law.We operate a strict Preferred Supplier List. If you are a recruitment agency and wish to submit candidate to be considered for this vacancy, you must have agreed to, and signed, our terms of business.
We will not accept CVs from any other sources other than those currently on our PSL. We will not pay a fee for any candidate that has not been represented by a provider on our PSL.

Expected salary

Location

Aintree, Merseyside

Job date

Sun, 05 Jan 2025 05:42:42 GMT

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