We are hiring for a QA Raw Material Technologist who will be responsible for ensuring raw materials meet our standards and specifications and co-ordinate the continuous improvement of raw material supply. In addition to supporting budget setting and driving down the cost of packaging waste and faulty raw materials.
Location - Telford
Contract - Full-time, 12 month FTC.
Main responsibilities:
- Maintain awareness of the Muller standard testing requirements to ensure the site remains compliant at all times.
- Accurately record results of raw materials testing.
- Review the incoming material delivery schedule and develop a weekly inspection plan to meet the requirements of the site testing schedule for incoming goods.
- Support the raw materials specialist and the raw material planners to ensure any specific testing priorities are considered when developing the weekly inspection plan.
- Follow the appropriate SOP for the raw material being tested to ensure accurate assessment of quality for the batch received.
- Organise testing cover to account for periods of planned absence.
- Create a positive commitment to hygiene and safety to improve standards and remove potential issues and hazards.
- Drive line performance through coaching of line operators and support managers in the improvement of OEE.
Requirements:
- Packaging related apprenticeship or similar.
- Achieved or working to a Level 3 in QA or Raw Material related topic.
- HACCP Level 2.
- Food Safety Level 2.
- Previous laboratory experience.
- Attention to detail is essential.
- Ability to work on own initiative.
- Ability to work under pressure and in a busy environment.
- Good knowledge of Microsoft Office.
- Experience using SAP modules is desirable.
- Experience writing technical reports is desirable.
Contact Details:
F.A.O. UK Recruitment, Müller UK & Ireland, Shrewsbury Road, Market Drayton, Shropshire, TF9 3SQ