Process Development Manager

Process Development Manager £50,000 - £60,000 London My client procures, manufactures and supplies a wide range of food products to thousands of customers from retail supermarkets to casual dining chains, from independent restaurants to FMCG manufacturers. If that isn’t enough, they have recently been recognised as a Sunday Times Best Place to Work. They are looking for an experienced Process Development Manager to join the business on a 12-month maternity cover contract to start ASAP. This role offers hybrid working and an excellent benefits package: 25 days annual leave plus 8 public holidays per annum Auto-Enrolment Pension % Bonus Life assurance Cycle to work scheme Long service awards Free parking on site Up to 40% discount on Company products Reporting into the Head of Technical, you will be responsible for managing process development projects with a hands-on approach, ensuring smooth product launches and continuous improvement across manufacturing processes. This role is about managing the team, which consists of 3 process technologists and 1 specification technologist, as much as owning projects, being on the ground, and driving results through direct involvement. My client is looking for someone who is happy to be hands-on upscaling the product, process validations, safety parameters, as well as overseeing the compliance side (labelling of products for different countries), managing people (mentoring new employees). Driving R&D, creating new ways of working alongside launches. To apply, you must be available within the next four weeks and have a minimum of 5 years in a food manufacturing or technical leadership role, with experience in managing teams. Proven track record in leading NPD or Process Development Projects from concept to launch. So if you want to work for a tight-knit team with a strong set of values, a love of great food, and big ambitions for the future get in touch. REF NCM60635

Location: City of London, London, GB

Posted Date: 11/16/2025