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Raw Materials Technologist
to £28,000
Newbury, Berkshire
Food Manufacturing
Job ref: 8805
The company
An award-winning company driven by its innovation thanks to skilled chefs and designers, producing and providing high end goods for the UKs leading food manufacturers and retailers. Their passion for food and drive is exemplary.
About the Raw Materials Technologist job
The purpose of your role will be to provide technical management to the supply base - ensuring raw materials are safe and fit for purpose and that suppliers are effectively managed in line with company and 3rd party codes of practice.
Key tasks:
* Manage the supplier approval process and specification approval for all raw materials and packaging.
* Ensure that all raw materials and packaging comply with policies including allergen management, brand integrity, site HACCP and risk of cross-contamination.
* Visit suppliers to follow up on specific problems and queries as required.
* Support the NPD process for reviewing all new raw materials and packaging intended to be used by the business.
About You
* Ideally educated to a degree / HND level in food science, food technology or related discipline.
* Previous experience in a food manufacturing technical or similar role, preferably in supplier/raw material management.
* Demonstrate sound knowledge of food safety, raw materials specifications, and supplier approval processes.
More details
The Raw Materials Technologist job (ref 8805) is based in Berkshire and is paying £28,000.
The company offers excellent benefits and perks including company events, company pension, employee discount, life insurance, onsite parking, referral program, sick pay, store discounts, and Wellness programs.
The working hours are 9.00 am to 5.00 pm, Monday to Friday.
Alternate job titles
Food Technologist | Supplier Approval Technologist | Food Safety Technologist | Technical Compliance Coordinator | Technical Administrator | Technical Assistant | Technical Officer | Specifications Technologist
Alternate job titles
Food Technologist | Supplier Approval Technologist | Food Safety Technologist | Technical Compliance Coordinator | Technical Administrator | Technical Assistant | Technical Officer | Specifications Technologist | QA Technologist