The Raw Material Compliance Controller will be based from my clients site in Worcestershire, responsible for ensuring that all raw materials (ingredients & packaging) are risk assessed & comply with required standards, food safety, quality, integrity & legal requirements. Client Details This opportunity is with a medium-sized organisation specialising in the FMCG sector, known for its commitment to quality and operational excellence. Based in Worcestershire, the company prides itself on fostering innovation and delivering outstanding products. Description Manage and maintain the supplier approval management system for raw materials (ingredients and packaging). Communicate and liaise with suppliers for Technical requirements. Supplier and raw material approval to include (but not limited to); reviewing SAQ's, HACCP, TACCP, VACCP, accreditations, specifications, and assessing the Food Safety, Allergen, Ethical, Integrity risks and feeding this in to an overall risk assessment to determine the ability to source from this supplier & if approved, the level of monitoring required at intake. Determine and agree quality standards for raw materials with direct link to finished product requirements Ensuring accurate supply chain mapping in place for all required materials. Communication with NPD and Purchasing departments to ensure all standards and customers code of practise are met. Provide cover during periods of absence for the Raw Material Technologist To be part of the site integrity team, completing horizon scanning through monitoring, recording and completing agreed mitigation actions. Generate schedules based on the risk assessed outcomes. Ensuring risk assessed schedules and compliance of all raw material, ingredients and packaging intake monitoring checks. Ensure that traceability of the supplied goods is maintained, support traceability audits ensuring raw material traceability is accurately provided. Follow up and implement improvements where traceability non-conformance is identified. To include being part of the on site traceability team for internal and externally auditing. To be part of the site HACCP team, raising any Food Safety aspects with materials impacting on the site HACCP plan. Where non-compliance of ingredients and packaging is identified, to work collaboratively with the factory teams, ensure internal communication and control of the non-conforming item/s implementing on hold as required Work with QA on quality / complaint investigations to determine root cause where a raw material / ingredient / packaging may be at fault. To be a member of the internal auditor team, carrying out internal audits against QMS, customer codes of practise in line with scheduled requirement Communicate clearly, work positively and cross functionally with all departments to achieve compliance Project Work/Trials as requested by BEF Technical management team - Quality improvements, Shelf life, Technical innovation trials regarding incoming materials. Monday - Friday 08:00 - 16:30 Profile You will be experienced in Raw material compliance, ideally in a food manufacturing environment, along with: Strong technical knowledge of raw materials and their applications. Proficiency in maintaining detailed records and generating compliance reports. Idealls, HACCP & Food Safety Level 2 qualified Excellent communication skills for liaising with suppliers and internal teams. A proactive approach to problem-solving and improving processes.Job Offer Up to £35,000/annum Opportunities for career growth in the FMCG industry. 33 Days holiday (Inclusive of Bank Holiday) 4 x basic salary - Life Assurance 4% Pension Contribution On-site ParkingIf you're ready to take on the challenge of ensuring raw material compliance, apply today to join this exciting opportunity