Ingredient Change Technologist

Job Title Ingredient Change Technologist Location Ashford, TN24 0LU Job Type Permanent, Full Time, Monday – Friday with flexibility What You\’ll Be Doing: As our Ingredient Change Technologist, you will play a critical role in identifying and delivering ingredient-related cost-saving projects that align with financial targets. You\’ll lead from idea generation through to execution, ensuring all ingredient changes are compliant, approved, and seamlessly integrated into production. Your key responsibilities will include: Generating and delivering cost-saving ideas through the Business Improvement Process Carry out ingredient and specification evaluations, trials, and approvals Leading batching and filling trials, ensuring regulatory and technical compliance Acting as the owner of the Product Change Data System Collaborating with Procurement, R&D, Marketing, and internal teams to approve and implement changes Supporting production planning for smooth ingredient changeovers Maintaining the development kitchen and assisting in material supply resolutions Who We\’re Looking For: You\’re analytical, organised, and passionate about quality and food. You thrive in a hands-on…