An exciting new opportunity has arisen for a Raw Material Technologist to join the team at our Wembley site.
Job Purpose:
* The Raw Material Manager will be directly responsible to the Technical Supply Chain Manager and in the absence of the Technical Supply Chain Manager to the Site Technical Controller.
* Working closely with the Technical Supply Chain Manager in managing and keeping up to date Katsouris Brothers supplier approval systems for safety, legality, quality, and authenticity.
Main Duties:
* Carrying out supplier approvals and risk assessments for all raw materials used by Katsouris Brothers Ltd.
* Ensuring all supplier approvals are correct and up to date.
* Ensuring all raw materials specifications are accurate and up to date.
* Supporting the Technical Supply Chain Manager with any customer queries regarding specifications and supplier assessment forms.
* Risk-assessing processing details for all raw materials; completing the risk assessment and communicating to relevant departments.
* Supporting the Technical Supply Chain Manager to manage supplier approval for all Katsouris Sites.
* Keeping relevant factory paperwork up to date such as the approved supplier list.
* Carrying out preliminary approval of new/concept raw materials with NPD prior to use.
* Attending all NPD feasibility meetings and actively participating as part of the technical team.
* Working closely with the Process & Specifications Manager to ensure correct information is transferred to both customer and Cypressa specifications.
* Managing and updating the raw material database. Working closely with all Katsouris sites to ensure the up-to-date approved supplier list is always in use.
* Being involved with the Technical Supply Chain Manager or when required to lead supply chain traceability exercises.
* Being involved in customer, second- and third-party audits.
* Being involved and/or carrying out supplier audits.
Requirements, Experience and Person Specification:
* Previous experience of FMCG manufacturing (preferably food-related)
* Previous experience with supplier approvals; carrying out risk assessments and understanding specifications
* Excellent level of literacy
A full job description is available upon request.
Salary to be discussed at interview stage.
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