Process Manager (14 Month Ftc)

Yeo Valley Family Farm

Newton Abbot, United Kingdom
Not specified; not specified; competitive holiday ...
On-site
Product formulation expertise
Sensory analysis skills
Project management experience
Yeo Valley Family Farm is seeking a Process Manager for a 14-month fixed-term contract to lead product development in the ice cream and desserts category. The role involves managing new product launches, collaborating with cross-functional teams, and improving processes at their Newton Abbot site

Job Summary

  • This role involves leading the launching and evaluating of new and existing products within the ice cream and desserts category at Yeo Valley.
  • Candidates must have a minimum of 5 years of post-graduate experience in a food NPD role with strong technical skills in formulation and sensory analysis.
  • The company offers competitive benefits including a non-contributory pension scheme, healthcare cash back plan, and subsidized Yeo Valley products.

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Yeo Valley Family Farm is seeking a Process Manager for a 14-month fixed-term contract to lead product development in the ice cream and desserts category. The role involves managing new product launches, collaborating with cross-functional teams, and improving processes at their Newton Abbot site.

Salary

Not specified; Not specified; Competitive holiday allowance; Non-contributory pension scheme; Life cover; Healthcare cash back plan; Cycle to work scheme; Subsidized products

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Product formulation expertise
  • Sensory analysis skills
  • Project management experience
  • Dairy or dessert knowledge
  • Root cause analysis capability
  • Driver's license required

Nice-to-have

  • People management experience
  • Capital project management
  • Commercial awareness
  • HACCP industry standards
  • Cross-functional leadership
  • Growth mindset attitude

Key Requirements

  • Minimum 5 years post-graduate NPD experience
  • Food qualification or manufacturing experience
  • Valid driver's license for multi-site travel
  • Experience managing multiple product development projects

Work Rights

Not specified

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