Food Technologist
£30,000 - £35,000
Lincolnshire
Job Reference: GG/00735
Overview
This is an opportunity for an established Technologist or a Graduate with industry experience to join a rapidly growing business.
You will work to supply the major retailers including M&S and Tesco within a very fast paced environment.
It’s a multi-site business and the possibilities for career growth are endless. There are a number of examples of people rising through the Technical ranks within the business.
If you’re capable and ambitious, this is the company for you.
The Role
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Become the main technical stakeholder and day to day contact for a retailer customer technologist.
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Undertake routine data analysis and provide reports to determine KPI performance.
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Use QMS data to monitor and review performance advising on and undertaking where appropriate, actions and implementations of product and process improvement.
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Produce weekly complaints KPI reports and recommendations (both internally and externally).
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Assist in artwork and label approval and sign-off.
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Conduct supplier visits when required to determine quality and ensure specifications are met.
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Ensure customer specifications are accurate and up to date (both papers based and on customer portals).
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Provide support to the customer account team; Technical Managers, Commercial team and NPD to determine technical vision and input into the Customer Business Plan.
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Participate in assigned projects and deliver results in given timeframes.
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Develop an understanding of the business and product portfolio.
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Technical data entry into internal and external documents.
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Develop a direct and positive relationship with customers and the internal team including, Technical, Commercial, NPD, Packaging, Operations teams & functional colleagues.
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Provide support and cover for other members of the company’s technical team when required.
The Candidate
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A bright, articulate team player
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Either an experience Food Technologist / Technical Coordinator etc. or a Food Science graduate with some industry experience.
Next Steps
To apply for this opportunity, click apply or contact Gilbert Gregory at Gregory Walker Associates quoting reference GG/00735