Raw Material Technologist

Raw Material Technologist

Location: Central Belt, Scotland (site-based)
Hours: Standard working hours are 40 hours per week, typically 8.30 am – 5 pm with a 30-minute lunch break, Monday – Friday
Competitive salary + benefits

Our client is a market-leading food manufacturing group seeking an experienced Raw Material Technologist to join their team.

As a technical expert in raw materials, you’ll oversee the validation of all new raw materials and support departmental leadership with raw material specifications. You’ll manage raw material non-conformances and lead troubleshooting investigations, ensuring root causes are identified and effective, sustainable preventative actions are implemented.

In this role, your key responsibilities will include:

• Site supplier and raw material approval, ensuring raw materials and suppliers are fully approved before use within the business. Maintenance of supplier and raw material information.

• Maintenance of supply chain information. Ensuring any changes are fully approved and communicated to the business.
• Creating, maintaining and supporting the team on customer specifications in various 3rd party systems, ensuring they are accurate and available, both in customers and our own internal systems.
• Supporting with all aspects of document control for the Technical function and other relevant departments within the business.
• Audit Compliance – assisting the Manager as required.
• Timely administration and maintenance of the raw material database, including service suppliers, ensuring integrity and accuracy.
• Creating and maintaining up-to-date records in the Quality Attributes System.
• Receipt and administration of Consumer Complaints, as well as maintaining and reporting management information to monitor trends, identify and address recurring issues regularly.
• Maintaining product testing database and various schedules, including nutritional, chemical and other contaminants and preparing results for the review and approval by the Manager.
• Supporting the management and maintenance of the site’s internal audit systems.
• Assisting in threat/vulnerability assessments and horizon scanning as required.
• Closely liaising with several other departments in order to fulfil the role.

Qualifications, Skills and Experience required:

Desired:

• A third-level qualification (diploma or degree) in Food Science or a relevant subject would be advantageous.
• Experience in a similar role gained in food manufacturing (FMCG), preferably with a major retail customer would be advantageous.
• Internal Auditor training and experience.

Essential:

• A good understanding of legislation and business systems is required to ensure food safety for the consumer is met at all times.
• Excellent knowledge and significant experience of relevant IT systems, including MS Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).
• Fast and accurate typing skills with a high level of attention to detail.
• Demonstrable track record of delivering a high standard of work to deadlines and ability to work under pressure.
• Good communication, both verbal and written.
• Take ownership and accountability to achieve the required standards with a positive demeanour

If this interests you, please apply, and I will call you with more information.

About You:
You’ll bring a proven track record of working with packaging and raw materials from a technical perspective, ideally supported by a degree (or equivalent qualification) in Food Science, Packaging, or a related field.

We’re looking for someone who:

• Can confidently manage their own projects and workload
• Communicates effectively and can influence at all levels of the business
• Has strong attention to detail and accuracy in documentation and data
• Demonstrates excellent interpersonal skills and a collaborative, professional approach
• Is computer literate with strong written and verbal communication skills

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a well-established, successful business with a strong reputation for quality and innovation.

If this sounds like you, please get in touch today. I’d love to tell you more!

simon@drnewitt.com, DM, 0131 226 5060