Senior Process Development Scientist

Job Description

Job Description:

The purpose of the job is to design and implement process solutions that will enable the delivery of our PNE DC&T project pipeline. The job holder will be accountable for complex projects aimed at renovating our existing product portfolio, new innovations, and to ensure that opportunities to optimise costs are identified and realised. The job holder will work closely with the R&D, Commercial, Supply and Engineering functions at a global and regional level, on existing and new process technology platforms.

What are we looking for?

Education & Professional Qualification

• University degree (or equivalent experience) in a technical discipline with experience in a technical field – ideally in the process development area.

Experience

• Proven track record of job experience in the areas of NPD, engineering, or a technically related discipline – ideally including process development.

• Professional knowledge of process development in a relevant field.

• Excellent interpersonal skills, eg. Communication, relations building,g and networking skills.

• Computer proficiency in MS Office applications.

What will be your key responsibilities?

• Lead the technical process design and development for a portfolio of complex projects (including Innovation, Renovation, and Value Leadership).

• Lead technical projects where appropriate (ie. Process is a key R&D function).

• Accountable for the optimization of existing processes to improve cost, quality, line performance, and sustainability.

• Work seamlessly with cross-functional partners including global & regional R&D teams, Supply, Engineering, and Commercial on the scoping, development, and implementation of process technology solutions.

• Accountable for the success of product scale-up/industrialization into Mars Petcare factories including the relevant documentation and presentation of results.

• Accountable for delivering robust process documentation including specifications, FMEA, and driving compliance with the DVS Process roadmap.

• Intellectual Property and Food & people Safety Considerations for development.

• Lead process area of risk management and inform/influence the project team.

• Build expertise in process development, ensuring knowledge is effectively captured and shared across regions and functions.

• Accountable for providing functional training, coaching, and mentoring for R&D Associates in regional R&D teams within areas of expertise.

What can you expect from Mars?

• Work with over 140,000 diverse and talented Associates, all guided by the Five Principles.

• Join a purpose-driven company, where we’re striving to build the world we want tomorrow, today.

• Best-in-class learning and development support from day one, including access to our in-house Mars University.

• An industry-competitive base salary in a range of £43,500 - £55,000, a benefits package, and a company bonus.

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Mars is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. If you need assistance or an accommodation during the application process because of a disability, it is available upon request. The company is pleased to provide such assistance, and no applicant will be penalized as a result of such a request.