Specifications Technologist / Food Technologist (Nutritionist)
Brand new exciting opportunity for a Specifications Technologist to join a well-established food supplier based in Slough. This is the perfect opportunity for a Nutritionist with experience in the food industry, to join a thriving team and really make their mark. Actively contributing and leading continuous improvement projects with the opportunity to grow and expand your career within an award-winning business.
As the Food Technologist you must have worked within a similar environment within the food industry. You will be responsible for the technical integrity and legal obligations of the food supply aspects of the operation and driving continuous improvement.
Reporting to the Head of Procurement, Technical & Marketing some of your responsibilities will be;
- Keeping a quality manual and other food safety documents including HACCP up to date and to ensure the company meets with all current food legislation.
- Supporting the successful completion of customer and third-party audits and visits.
- Gather, calculate and submit data for the company’s obligations under packaging waste regulations and EPR.
- To undertake GMP audits according to agreed audit schedule, distribute the results and ensure the closure of actions raised.
- To lead and/or participate in root cause investigation when incidents or trends appear.
- To participate in the investigation of complaints, food safety close calls and trends ensuring effective preventive measures are put in place.
To be considered as the Food Technologist you will ideally have worked in a technical and quality role within the food sector for at least 2 years. It is also desirable to have a degree within Food Science and a good understanding of the principles of GMP and Global Food Safety Initiatives.
This is a brilliant opportunity for an enthusiastic professional with a strong work ethic to join a prominent business within the food sector.