Job Title: Product and Supplier Quality Technologist
Hours: 37.5hrs Mon – Friday Full time
Location: Denton M34
Salary: £28,000 – £30,000p/a
Permanent Opportunity

Responsibilities:

• Reviewing product artwork – Working closely with NPD Team, approval of artwork files and proofs at various stages in the NPD critical path.
• Manage the product inspection schedule – Undertake full quality assessments of pre-shipment samples, including implementation and follow up of any action required. Specific attention paid to customer requirements and product specifications.
• Management of the supplier approval system – By risk assessment and visit / audit (UK and Global suppliers).
• Submission of compliance data – Working with customers and their nominated partners to ensure the required data is supplied in an accurate and timely manner.
• Dealing with enquiries – Responding to requests for product or supplier information. These requests may originate internally from colleagues or externally (e.g. consumers, retailers, shipping agents).
• Management of co-packing and rework – Communication and liaison with approved co-packers, issuing and agreeing instructions in the form of specifications and samples, management of label supply.

Candidate requirements:

Essential:

• Bachelor’s degree in food science related subject or demonstrated experience in the food industry working with cross functional departments and with 3rd party manufacturers.
• Good knowledge of food safety, HACCP and GFSI recognised standards.
• Competent in MS Office, Word, Excel and Outlook.
• A confident communicator, capable of building relationships with internal and external teams.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills. Conscientious.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.
• Flexible to travel within the UK and internationally.
• Team player – confident, friendly and personable.
• Excellent time management and organisational skills.

Desirable:

• Prior experience internal and external auditing.
• Experience of working with major retailers.

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