Process Development Manager Carlisle, England
pladis
Full Time
Carlisle, England
10.56 - 12.04 GBP Today
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 impact
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Why join our team?
The Process Development Manager is an exciting role which provides a strong focus on delivering technical excellence through the practical application of biscuit manufacturing know-how and developments in process technology. The role will play an important part in raising the technical capabilities of site functions to support the move towards world class manufacturing standards at pladis.
This factory-based role will allow you to develop your skills and experience in all aspects of biscuit manufacturing; implementation of NPD, product transfers, cost reduction, continuous improvement and business continuity. In addition, your process understanding and curiosity to bring technical know-how to the role will need be crucial. The role will support your development in the adoption and application of Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma principles and the ability to work with business systems.
Please note the role is based at Carlisle
What will this role achieve?
- Lead and support specific process development projects to implement new products, manufacturing & technology change, and cost reduction opportunities for the factory.
- Lead and support business continuity projects (both planned and unplanned) to ensure supply of ingredients and product manufacture.
- Manage and support continuous improvement initiatives which deliver sustained advancements in process capability, efficiency, and consumer satisfaction.
- Management of product and process specifications
What will be your key deliverables?
- Lead and implement specific initiatives to deliver the introduction of NPD and cost reduction opportunities within the Process Development Team, ensuring all projects meet time, cost, and quality constraints.
- Executes effective and efficient planning, management and reporting of all factory trials relating to cost reduction, NPD, Procurement, and Continuous Improvement initiatives.
- Develops process specifications for the site’s product range in line with the plants actual capability and completed for all product changes and launches
- Updates pladis specifications systems to capture all technical information and / or technical change affecting site.
- Identifies opportunities for continuous process improvements and develops justifications for capital investment.
- Applies Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma tools, techniques and principles to drive Technical excellence across all site operations, including the continuous improvement of performance and product quality.
- Provide ‘hands-on’ site technical support to continuous improvement initiatives including identification of root cause and implementation of solutions; both day to day issues and longer-term initiatives
What do you need for this role?
Crucial
- HND qualification or higher in Food, Science, Manufacturing or Engineering
- Some experience or background of key food manufacturing processes within a site based technical or manufacturing role
- Courage to challenge and confidence to prioritise, and know when to ask for help in a timely manner
- Strong influencing and communication skills in English
Desirable
Ideally, we would love candidates to have some knowledge and understanding of Six Sigma, but if you don’t, you will be able to receive development and training on the job!
- University degree level qualification
- Experience in a biscuit manufacturing technical role
- Demonstrated success in implementation of NPD, cost reduction, procurement, and continuous improvement projects.
Diversity and inclusion is central to everything we do and is reflected across our business. pladis brings together brands and people from around the globe – and this diversity is our phenomenal strength.
We’re an equal opportunities employer and believe in encouraging an inclusive environment where we celebrate diversity of thinking and respect everyone’s distinctive qualities and perspectives.
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.
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.
pladis
www.pladisglobal.com
Chiswick, United Kingdom
Salman Amin
Unknown / Non-Applicable
10000+ Employees
Company - Public
Food & Beverage Manufacturing
2016
