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Business: Nestle UK&I

Job Title: Product/Process Specialist

Location: Halifax, West Yorkshire

Salary: Competitive basic salary plus company wide benefits

This is a full-time permanent opportunity, but we are always open to discuss individual’s flexible working needs so please speak to use during the recruitment process to understand what this could look like for you.

Position Summary

We currently have a fantastic opportunity to join our Category Technical Application Group (CTAG) as a Product & Process Specialist working at our confectionery site in Halifax. In the role you will work closely with Factory & Engineering teams to develop and optimise products and processes.

Nestlé Confectionery UK is home to a host of fantastic brands such as KITKAT, AERO, ROWNTREE’S, QUALITY STREET, MILKYBAR, SMARTIES and AFTER EIGHT to name but a few, and many of which have been enjoyed by consumers for generations. Here at Nestlé Confectionery UK, we strive to put the consumer at the heart of everything we do and create delicious treats responsibly for people to enjoy day after day.

Nestlé Halifax Factory in West Yorkshire is the home of the iconic confectionary brand Quality Street amongst several other well-known brands such as After Eight. These are produced through controlled process plant and automated filling and packing lines.

The Halifax CTAG is part of the Zone Europe Central Application Group organisation, and you will have the possibility to have contact with colleagues from other factories across Europe.

A day in the life of a Product & Process Specialist

As always in the exciting world of Product development no two days are the same, but the key aspects of the role are as follows

• Develop and introduce new products and processes to the factory, while taking into consideration compliance with Nestle and external standards and policies.

• Support technology and know-how transfer to the factory

• Working to Nestle Standards & understanding the end-to-end impact of our ingredients and recipes.

• Support the factory and marketing teams on projects and initiatives related to products, processes and technologies.

• Contribute to and manage projects related to product & process improvements within his/her area of expertise

• Manage factory specific product administration for example approval of materials and writing recipes.

What will make you successful?

Ideally, we’re looking for someone with previous experience with Food & Beverage products, processes and commissioning. The role requires an ability to work closely with colleagues across various teams in the Halifax Factory and the wider business.

You’ll have a ‘hands on’ style, working with multiple teams from a technical perspective looking to build working standards and procedures. You will likely come from a technical, engineering, or equivalent manufacturing background and also have demonstrable skills in continuous improvement techniques and tools.

Key skills also include:

• Fundamental understanding of the science and engineering associated with ingredients, products and processes.

• Preferably a relevant academic qualification or equivalent experience (Degree in Food Science / Chemical/ Process / Industrial Engineering)

• Detailed understanding of ingredient & recipe functionality, food manufacturing processes Safety, Quality and Compliance requirements

• Working knowledge of product and packaging development processes

• Previous experience managing projects

What you need to know

What can we offer in return? Great benefits you’d expect from a business the size of Nestlé – in the shape of a competitive salary and benefits package, bonus scheme, flexible working scheme, 25 days holiday plus bank holidays plus flex leave, pension scheme and a real focus on personal development and growth.

Job advert closing date 26 June 2024

We will be considering candidates as they apply and we will occasionally close job advertisements early in the event we receive sufficient applicants, so please don’t delay in submitting your application.

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