OVERVIEW

Were on the lookout for a practical, proactive, and people-focused Process Development Manager to help us bring new products to life smoothly and successfully. This is a hands-on role where youll manage product launches from kitchen sample to production line, improve how we work, and guide a small team along the way. If you love solving problems on the factory floor and making things better every day, wed love to hear from you.

ABOUT BELAZU

This is a lovely opportunity to join a business with an impressive set of accreditations, from B Corp status to silver standard Investors in People and newly recognised in 2025 as a Sunday Times Best Place to Work. Were a tight-knit team with a strong set of values, a love of great food, and big ambitions for the future. For over 30 years, Belazu has been bringing bold Mediterranean and Middle Eastern flavours to kitchens across the UK. Weve got exciting plans ahead and were looking for great people to help us get there.

WHAT THE ROLE LOOKS LIKE DAY-TO-DAY:

As our Process Development Manager, youll:

• Take charge of new product launches from kitchen to factory, making sure everythings ready, right, and on time.
• Be hands-on during trials and production runs, solving issues, tweaking processes, and making sure we deliver with quality and efficiency.
• Work closely with teams across Technical, Innovation, Operations, and more keeping everyone aligned and things moving forward.
• Finalise product specs, labels, and artwork, using systems like beCPG.
• Lead and support a small team, creating a culture of ownership and continuous improvement.
• Help us spot better ways of working and make them happen.

THIS ROLE WILL SUIT YOU IF:

• Youve got strong years experience in food manufacturing or a technical role and youre comfortable leading projects and teams.
• Youve launched new products before and know what it takes to get things right the first time.
• Youre happy being on the floor, solving problems, and making things happen not just behind a desk.
• You enjoy improving systems, processes, and ways of working.
• Youre great at bringing people together and communicating clearly across different teams.

THIS ROLE MIGHT NOT BE FOR YOU IF:

• You prefer to stay behind the scenes or avoid hands-on involvement in trials and factory runs.
• You struggle to juggle fast-moving projects or influence others across teams.
• Youre not confident with technical detail or process documentation.

Whats in it for you?

• 33 days annual leave per annum (incl public holidays)
• Auto-Enrolment Pension, plus an enhanced pension option
• Discretionary annual bonus scheme
• Learning and development opportunities for everyone in the business
• Life assurance from day one
• Cycle to work scheme
• Employee benefits portal with retail discounts, EAP and GP services and financial support tools
• Volunteer days
• Free parking on site
• Discount on Company products
• Socials and internal awards
• Subsidised Canteen