The Oval Partnership

Process Development Manager Location: Grimsby Salary: Up to 55,000 + bonus + benefits Sector: Chilled Food Manufacturing An established chilled food manufacturing business is recruiting a Process Development Manager . This role is well suited to Senior Process Technologists or Process Technologists who regularly step up, cover senior colleagues, and lead factory trials. This is a process-driven role , focused on delivery rather than product creativity. Key Responsibilities Lead process development and factory scale-up from concept through to launch Plan, run and document factory trials, ensuring smooth handover to Operations Own customer-led changes, renovations and launches at site level Manage critical paths, timelines, yields and trial costs Work closely with Operations, Technical, Engineering and Commercial teams Support manufacturing readiness and continuous improvement initiatives Mentor Process Technologists and build team capability Progress into line management responsibility within 6 months Ideal Candidate Profile You may already be: An NPD Manager who has a preference in Process A Senior Process Technologist , or A Process Technologist acting up (covering during annual leave, sickness or customer visits), or A Technologist managing projects, trials and customer interaction independently You will have: Experience in chilled food manufacturing Hands-on factory trial and scale-up experience Exposure to UK retailer own-label requirements Good understanding of food safety standards (HACCP, BRC, customer COPs) Strong organisation, communication and stakeholder skills (chilled food experience advantageous but not essential, product experts on site to support) Package & Benefits Salary up to from 40,000 to 55,000 (DOE) Annual discretionary bonus (based on company performance) Pension: statutory employer contribution Life assurance (3x salary) 25 days holiday + bank holidays Staff discount On-site parking Additional Information No sponsorship available Interviewing First stage ASAP- Final stage booked for 20th and 21st January Interview process includes site tour and short presentation task