Technical Innovation Manager

Company description :

At Warburtons, family is at the heart of our business. Five generations'? worth of expertise that goes into making our bakery products allows us to continue a tradition of baking inherited over the past 149 years.

Warburtons is the largest bakery brand in the UK, but that doesn't allow us to rest on our laurels. We are pioneers of the industry and ambitious market leaders, always seeking to challenge ourselves and convention. It is part of our philosophy to provide honest good sense on issues of health and well-being, helping the whole family to enjoy our products as part of a healthy, balanced diet, through a range of products to suit all meal occasions, lifestyles and tastes.

Job description :

As the UKs No. 1 Bakery Brand we have been baking bread since 1876. Today, we are proudly a fifth-generation family, with the introduction of the sixth generation, supplying over 18,000 retail customers from 11 bakeries and 16 depots, producing a range of over 70 products including gluten and wheat free. Family and values are what makes us different, and we are a proud bunch, join us and you too could be proud to be Warburtons.

The Recipe To explore and deliver breakthrough ingredient technology and process research for short and long term new product development innovation aligned with the Innovation plan.

It reports directly to the Unbeatable Quality Managers and plays a vital part in delivering the next generation of products having the quality credentials and consumer appeal for which Warburtons is famous.

Quality and Innovation

We place quality and innovation at the heart of everything we do, and everyone across our business is focused on delivering the best bakery in Britain both now and for the future.

You will be joining a team ofdedicated Quality and Technicalexperts whospend every day making surethe highest standards of quality are metacross all our bakeriesand thatwere alwaysfocused onhow we can improve.

Over the last 10 years, we have invested in new baking kit so we can create our latest innovations including Thins, Giant Crumpets, Thin Bagels and Bagels. Only by investing in innovation can we continue to lead the bakery market and bring exciting new products to the shelves.

In 2019 we opened our dedicated Research andInnovationCentre, where our clever product development teams have access to the best technology to help them bake the next big thing!

Key Accountabilities and Measures To map and deliver innovative new concept process and ingredient technology aligned with innovation projects and long term strategy, closely working with cross functional teams within the wider business.

To drive and deliver agreed pipeline product launches ensuring all elements align with the business plan.

To forge and maintain relationships with key raw material and potential equipment suppliers

To facilitate and manage project development trial schedules and logistics.

To attend relevant industry meetings and events as required

Playing your part in ensuring all Health & Safety documentation is in place for the R & I facility to ensure it is safe.

Essential Ingredients HND / BSc qualified in Food Science / Technology or extensive experience in FMCG.

Strong knowledge of manufacturing processes, ingredient functionality, and equipment development.

Proficient in IT systems and a wide range of software.

Experienced in Quality Systems and compliance.

Creative and innovativebuilds on ideas, encourages experimentation, and embraces new approaches.

Clear, respectful communicator who listens actively and values diverse perspectives.

Skilled in influencing and negotiation, using data to support proposals and engaging constructively with others.

Analytical and detail-orientedanticipates issues, identifies root causes, and delivers effective solutions.

Organised and efficientmanages time and projects to meet deadlines reliably.

Decisive and confidentmakes sound judgments and seeks input when needed.

Commercially awareidentifies opportunities to improve business effectiveness.

Extra Dough Youll want to know what your bread is worth :

A slice of the annual profits (discretionary profit share).

Family time is important to us and we know it will be to you, so you will have 5 weeks holiday and bank hols. Plus, the opportunity to purchase up to an extra week annual leave.

Private medical insurance, health screening and life assurance.

Award winning pension scheme with company contributions.

Products you will love along with deals and discounts for you and the family through our Extra Dough website.

Support for your health and wellbeing, including access to free physiotherapy, 24 / 7 access to a confidential helpline for practical advice and a comprehensive occupational health service.

We respect and value difference. We look to create an inclusive workplace that promotes and values diversity. Companies that are diverse in age, gender identity, race, religion, sexual orientation, physical or mental ability, ethnicity, or any other aspect which makes them unique, are proven to be better companies. More importantly, creating an environment where everyone, from any background, can do their best work, is the right thing to do.

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