This role will allow you to run the Technical department and put your stamp on the business/team! You will be conducting external audits for suppliers as well as working collaboratively with the team.
Client Details
Our client are a rapidly expanding custom food supplier for the foodservice and manufacturing sectors. They specialize in baked products from fresh to frozen.
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.
Profile
- Degree Level
- HACCP Level 3
- Well versed in BRC
- Experienced in external supplier audits
- Lead auditor qualification
- Flexibility to travel up to 4 x per month in Europe to audit suppliers
Job Offer
- Hybrid working
- £50k-£55k
- Great bonus package available