Opportunity
* Opportunity to work with a fast-growing expanding business!
* Opportunity to run the Technical department!
About Our Client
Our client is a rapidly expanding custom food supplier for the foodservice and manufacturing sectors. They specialize in baked products from fresh to frozen.
Job Description
* Support food technology requirements across NPD, launches, and other projects by providing timely updates and promptly escalating any obstacles to prevent delays.
* Lead ongoing product work, including developing quality attribute sheets for customer launches.
* Complete customer and NPD specifications accurately, ensuring relevant databases and project documentation are properly maintained.
* Offer technical guidance on products, facilitating the flow of information to sales, procurement, and external customers.
* Promptly address complaints and inquiries by coordinating with internal teams, customers, and suppliers. Maintain up-to-date internal databases and supplier records.
* Participate in training to build technical knowledge and skills, and provide product and supplier-specific information to resolve customer queries efficiently.
* Ensure compliance with customer Codes of Practice (COP) and standards, conducting QC assessments for core customers as required.
* Audit suppliers to verify adherence to customer requirements and participate in supplier visits and first production runs when necessary.
* Contribute to continuous departmental improvement through KPIs and targets, and ensure compliance with Agents and Brokers BRC certification requirements.
The Successful Applicant
* Degree Level
* HACCP Level 3
* Well versed in BRC
* Experienced in external supplier audits
* Lead auditor qualification
* Flexibility to travel up to 4 times per month in Europe to audit suppliers
What's on Offer
* Hybrid working
* £50k-£55k
* Great bonus package available
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