Process Development Manager – Food Manufacturing | Career Growth | Great Culture
Location: Grimsby
Salary: £40,000–£50,000 + benefits
Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:00am – 5:00pm
Join a Market-Leading Food Manufacturer
This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced Process Development professional to join one of the UK’s leading food manufacturers, a business known for exceptional product quality, strong customer partnerships and a culture that champions development, growth and innovation.
As Process Development Manager, you’ll lead concept-to-launch activity for major UK retailers and foodservice customers, shaping market-leading ranges and bringing innovative ideas to life. Working closely with cross-functional teams, suppliers and customers, you’ll ensure products are delivered to the highest standards while supporting the wider category vision.
What You’ll Be Doing
• Lead customer product development projects from concept through to launch, following the stage-gate process
• Build strong relationships with retail and foodservice customer developers
• Deliver engaging customer presentations and champion innovation in process development
• Collaborate with category and insight teams to identify trends, opportunities and innovation platforms
• Manage NPD budgets and track spend against business targets
• Work cross-functionally to improve product performance, optimise costs and drive continuous improvement
• Partner with suppliers on innovation and ensure alignment with procurement plans
• Conduct market and competitor reviews to translate insights into future product pipelines
• Manage critical paths to ensure all launches meet quality, time and commercial requirements
• Support auditing of the stage-gate process and represent NPD in cross-functional meetings
• Deputise for the Lead NPD Manager when required and represent the business at trade shows and supplier visits
What’s In It for You
• Competitive salary up to £50,000 plus benefits
• Monday to Friday daytime hours
• Genuine opportunities for career progression
• Exposure to leading UK retailers and foodservice customers
• A collaborative, values-driven team culture
• The chance to drive category-shaping innovation
Your Background
• Proven experience within food manufacturing in a Process Manager or Senior Process Technologist role
• Experience managing own-label projects for major UK retailers
• Strong project management skills with hands-on development exposure and commercial focus
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills at all levels
• Solid understanding of factory processes, HACCP, BRC and customer codes of practice
Join a Business That Invests in You
If you’re passionate about product, thrive in a fast-paced environment and want to make a real impact within a forward-thinking food manufacturer, this is your opportunity to grow, lead and deliver innovation that makes a difference.
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Found Recruitment Solutions Ltd
Posted 2 days ago, valid for 16 days
Grimsby, Lincolnshire DN31 1NH, England
£40,000 - £50,000 per year
Full Time
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Sonic Summary
- The Process Development Manager position is available at a leading food manufacturer in Grimsby, offering a salary between £40,000 and £50,000 plus benefits.
- The role requires proven experience in food manufacturing, particularly in a Process Manager or Senior Process Technologist position.
- Responsibilities include leading product development projects, building relationships with customers, and managing budgets while ensuring high-quality standards.
- Candidates should possess strong project management skills, excellent communication abilities, and a solid understanding of factory processes and regulations.
- This opportunity promises genuine career progression and exposure to major UK retailers and foodservice customers in a collaborative work culture.
