Want to help us bring happiness to the world? Want to join an ambitious and fast growing global biscuits and confectionery business investing heavily in iconic global brands, infrastructure and people? Then this is the place for you. As proud bakers and chocolatiers and custodians of iconic global brands, we don’t compromise on the quality of ingredients in our products or on the people we hire. We are looking for entrepreneurial spirits who share our passion for bringing happiness to our consumers and who embody our Winning Traits. To succeed at pladis you need to be purpose-led , resilient and positive to succeed here because we expect pace and agility , we insist on collaboration and demand accountability. If that is your thing, then pladis offers global ambition, a clear Vision and roadmap for success, challenge, and unrivalled opportunities to learn and make an impact Context and role purpose pladis operates in highly competitive, fast moving markets where it is essential to maintain and extend market share through profitable branded growth. Successful innovation through product development, continuous value improvement and consumer perceived quality superiority vs. the competition are critical. This is an important role responsible for supporting in the development of protocepts to prototypes to fit with concepts that will drive brand strategies. They will work with cross functional teams to bring to reality technical briefs. They will support the Head of Innovation in the delivery of an ambitious and transformational breakthrough product strategy that is aligned to the growth ambition and sustainability aspirations of the company. The role requires an individual who is competent and skilled at working across cultures and functions and collaborating to deliver with others. They need to be able to work effectively with external partners to identify appropriate opportunities and drive development of innovative solutions, best practice approaches and systems. Key areas of focus for the role will be on: Delivering technical concepts into product development Supporting the Process Engineering Centre of Excellence within the Global Innovation Team Supporting in the development of solutions to technical hurdles Supporting in the provision of a technical response to commercial briefs Delivering bench samples and supporting in the running of pilot / factory trials Supporting in ensuring costs are managed in line with trial budgets and project plans The ideal candidate will have solid core technical skills and be able to understand the needs of the business, our consumers and customers to support the Senior Product Development Manager in creating and driving an exciting product agenda. Global R
Process Engineer employer: pladis Global
At pladis Global, we pride ourselves on being an exceptional employer, offering a dynamic work culture that fosters collaboration and innovation in the fast-paced food manufacturing sector. Our employees benefit from comprehensive training and development opportunities, ensuring personal and professional growth while working in a supportive environment that values safety and efficiency. Located in Aintree, our team enjoys the unique advantage of contributing to a vital supply chain, with a focus on stock integrity and operational excellence.
