Job Description
Raw Material Technologist
Are you a Raw Material Technologist seeking your next step up in your career? Have you worked within a similar role in a fast-paced manufacturing environment? Do you want to join a company that is on an upwards journey of growth? Major Recruitment is seeking an experienced Raw Material Technologist to join our client's manufacturing site near Wembley.
Key Responsibilities:
1. Carry out supplier approvals and risk assessments for all raw materials used within the business.
2. Ensure all supplier approvals are correct and up to date.
3. Ensure all raw materials specifications are accurate and up to date.
4. Support the Technical Supply Chain Manager with customer queries regarding specifications and supplier assessment forms.
5. Risk-assess processing details for all raw materials; complete the risk assessment and communicate to relevant departments.
6. Support the Technical Supply Chain Manager in managing supplier approval for the business.
7. Keep relevant factory paperwork up to date, such as the approved supplier list.
8. Carry out preliminary approval of new/concept raw material with NPD prior to use.
9. Attend all NPD feasibility meetings and actively participate as part of the technical team.
10. Work closely with the Process & Specifications Manager to ensure correct information is transferred to both customer and internal specifications.
11. Manage and update the raw material database.
12. Work closely with all sites to ensure the up-to-date approved supplier list is always in use.
13. Be involved with the Technical Supply Chain Manager or lead supply chain traceability exercises when required.
14. Be involved in customer, second- and third-party audits.
15. Be involved in and/or carry out supplier audits.
What's in it for you?
Salary up to £38,000 d.o.e, 21 days holiday + bank holidays, Pension Fund, Private Health Care, Life Insurance, and career progression.
Skills & Experience:
1. Previous experience as a Raw Materials Technologist.
2. Experience in FMCG manufacturing (preferably food-related).
3. Experience with supplier approvals; carrying out risk assessments and understanding specifications.
4. Excellent computer skills (Microsoft Office).
5. Attention to detail.
6. Good communication skills.
7. Excellent level of literacy.
If you are interested, please click apply now and one of our recruitment specialists will be in touch. Major Recruitment is an employment agency working on behalf of our client.
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