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