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