As a Raw Material Specialist, you will report into the Supplier Assurance Manager at both Rudie’s Kitchen and Ace’s Pantry, the two units at our site near Doncaster. Your role helps to ensure that the company quality system is operated in a controlled and effective manner, ensuring product quality is maintained from raw materials through to finished goods. In this role you will have the freedom of making your own decisions. You will have the opportunity to develop personally and professionally.
Responsibilities
* Goods intake inspection and assessment of protein, vegetable and ambient stable ingredients, including Treat products, ensuring compliance in all aspects of quality and food safety
* Co-ordination and review of raw material specifications
* Collect and book samples for microbiological and nutritional analysis
* Ensure daily, weekly and monthly scheduled tasks (e.g., internal audits, GMP audits, KPI reporting, trace exercises) are completed on time and any subsequent actions are followed up
* Support the introduction of new ingredients and new suppliers through inspection and testing of samples
* Raise and review non-conformances, working closely with suppliers, procurement and supply chain teams
* In conjunction with Supply Chain and Procurement teams, support management of held stock, e.g., disposal, downgrade, release
* Monitor internal and supplier corrective actions
* Work safely and uphold the company’s health and safety policies
Qualifications
* Experience or knowledge of reviewing raw material and/or finished product specifications
* The ability to interpret written standards, such as quality attribute sheets, and apply them to product assessment
* A strong communicator, able to communicate effectively at all levels, with a conscientious and diligent attitude
* Ability to be flexible, multi-task and work well under pressure
* Able to undertake manual handling and taste testing
* Able to work in a chilled environment
* Good literacy and numeracy skills
* IT literate
* Organised and able to prioritise
* Inquisitive and keen to learn about new commodity groups
* Hungry for a challenge and keen to build something from the ground up
Benefits
* Enjoy 257.5 hours of holiday per year (equivalent to 33 days holiday) plus an extra day for each year of service (up to 5 days)
* 39 hours of pre-booked paws days to support good wellbeing and self-care (equivalent to 5 days)
* Enrollment into our EAP Telus offering free financial planning, counselling, mental health support and more
* Unlock a £500 annual budget for personal learning and development
* Enhanced parental leave
* Discounted Private Medical Insurance with Axa Healthcare
* Discounted Gym membership with MyGymDiscounts, helping you stay fit and healthy
* Satisfy your taste buds with subsidised food from a variety of street food vans, and of course, pay day pizza
* Treat your furry friend with an employee discount on Butternut Box
* Free parking and electric car charging
* Prepare for office dogs: meet Cleo, Otto, Cali, Ronnie, Harvey, Ralph, and many more
Butternut Box is an inclusive employer.
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