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Raw Materials Coordinator
Pontefract, West Yorkshire
£40,000 – £45,000 per year
Monday – Friday (08:30–17:00 or 06:00–15:00)
Are you passionate about ensuring the highest standards of quality in raw materials? We’re looking for an experienced Raw Materials Coordinator to join a well-established food manufacturing business in West Yorkshire. This factory-based role is vital in maintaining and improving raw material quality, ensuring compliance with specifications, and building strong supplier relationships.
Key Responsibilities:-
Review raw materials against specifications and update supplier specifications as needed.
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Work closely with the technical team to maintain approved raw material standards.
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Conduct product assessments during intake and production, using monitoring methods such as Foss analysis and butchery checks.
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Report findings (positive and negative) to Technical, Commercial, and Operational teams.
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Build strong, compliance-led relationships with suppliers, addressing quality issues proactively.
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Raise NCRs or rejection notices for materials not meeting specifications.
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Support supplier visits and audits with the Technical Manager.
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Provide training and support to production teams on butchery specifications and meat cuts.
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Create regular reports and trend analysis to monitor supplier and product performance.
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Drive continuous improvement in butchery methods, packaging formats, and raw material use.
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Strong background in food manufacturing, preferably with meat and butchery knowledge.
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Experience working with raw material specifications, quality systems, and compliance.
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Confident in communicating with suppliers and internal teams.
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Analytical mindset with the ability to create reports and identify trends.
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Practical approach, comfortable with factory-based work and supplier site visits.
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Competitive salary of £40,000 – £45,000
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Monday – Friday role with flexible start/finish times (06:00–15:00 or 08:30–17:00)
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Opportunity to make a real impact on supplier performance and product quality
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Long-term career development within a growing food manufacturing business
