Quality Contract Technologist - Oldham - up to £28,000 based on Experience Exceptional Benefits Career Progression The Company My client a market leading food manufacturer who are experiencing significant growth. They have a clear path for future company growth and a track record of progressing their employee’s careers. Due to continued growth they are looking for a Quality Contract Technologist to their team. You will be joining a team of experienced industry professionals with a chance to gain exposure to a wide variety of tasks in a fast-moving & expanding business. What the Quality Contract Technologist will do: Consistently create and issue accurate & detailed QCs to the required standard Attending internal & customer meetings in a professional manner Drawing on quality, bakery, and manufacturing knowledge & providing ad hoc product quality information when requested Leading the QC Technician to efficiently obtain sufficient data from trials and management of the QC filing system & trackers Confidently facilitate a collective approval of the QC Ability to work within the QC team and manage own workload in adherence to a critical path. Experience of the Quality Contract Technologist: Experience in working with a the major UK retailers, with a customer orientated mindset & knowledge of Customer Stage & Gate Processes and Critical Path Timelines Bakery product knowledge and good understanding of methods of manufacturing ideally from a Degree in Food Science & Technology/ related subject OR 2 years’ experience in the food industry in NPD/ other functions e.g., process, technical, production Excellent planning, organising & time management skills, with the ability to self-manage, work on multiple projects & re-prioritise, according to an evolving critical path. An understanding around Organoleptic Assessment, Customer Quality Expectations, Key Quality Attributes, and Quality Control Points Good communication skills Ability to engage and work as part of a cross-functional team whilst demonstrating excellent influencing / negotiation skills and respecting individual opinions. Accuracy and Exceptional attention to detail is vital, with ability to work to a consistent high standard. Good data analysis skills and experience of working in an environment based upon high detail/proof reading/accurate data transfer is required, whilst working towards deadlines Customer facing experience. Fully competent with MS Office Excel, Word, Teams Benefits: Upskilling and training 25 days holidays plus Bank Holidays (33 in total) Company Pension, contribution is 5% employee and 4% employer Discount scheme Free/discounted products Occupational Health Free Parking Working hours would be 8:30am – 17:00pm Mon -Thurs, 08:30am – 16:00pm Fri, however some flexibility maybe required according to business needs