Since 2002, we’ve been the trusted partner for global food brands, helping them make a lasting impression on today’s food lovers.
As innovators, we specialise in bespoke plant-led ingredients and menu solutions that bring bold, creative flavours to the table. From major foodservice brands to food manufacturers and recipe kit providers, we collaborate to inspire, innovate, and deliver high-quality ingredients for on-trend dishes.
We believe that great ideas come from all areas of the business. That’s why we foster a collaborative, open, and diverse environment for both our teams and our customers. We treat everyone with respect and integrity, creating an inspiring environment where we can all work, learn, and grow together.
Joining Natural Innovations is also joining a community that nurtures its workforce, with regular food events and staff recognition. We strive to ensure our colleagues are rewarded for their dedication and hard work, while working together to produce products to a high standard.
Job Purpose:
·Responsible for ensuring compliance to all customer codes of practices and requirements. To support the business in proactively adapting our systems to fulfill our obligations as a Food Manufacturer and supplier of safe, legal and ethically compliant products to our customer’s expectations.
Key Responsibilities:
·Adhere to Natural Innovations Health & Safety policies and procedures at all times
·Adhere to Natural Innovations Food Safety and GMP policies and procedures at all times
·Conduct gap analysis’ on customer codes of practice, legislative requirements and other requirements that the business may be obligated to comply, i.e. Ethical
·Accountable for the technical data handling and trending of environmental hygiene, and product microbiological results
·Collaboration with cross functional teams to ensure the business is aware of customer, legal and ethical requirements
·Creation of action plans and project management of activities to promote ongoing strategic alignment to customer, legal and ethical requirements
·Accountable for the technical systems that allow for the business to manufacture, safe, legal and ethical products in line with the technical strategic pillars
·Responsible for the development of a high performing systems team and the day to day management of the systems team
·Accountable for raw material supplier approval and ongoing supplier technical management to ensure the materials we source are compliant with our site standards and customer requirements
·Reasonable requests to carry out other duties that may be required to fulfill the businesses strategic and operational effectiveness.
· Confident and competent communicator at all levels
· Facilitation and negotiation skills
· HACCP Level 3
· Food Safety Level 3
· HND or Degree qualified in a Science based discipline or similar
· Experience of working within a technical function at management level
· Ability to conduct detailed gap analysis and interpret requirements and translate into our business systems
· Credible management style with focus on development and coaching
BENEFITS
·A competitive salary
·A supportive management team with an open door policy
·8% contributory pension (5% contributed by you)
·28 days holiday (increasing by 1 day a year to a maximum of 5)
·Life assurance up to 3x salary
·Extra holiday days on 5, 10, 15, and 20 years of service
·Access to an Employee Assistance Programme
·Access to a discounts platform offering discounts at many high street stores
·Membership to The Company Shop based in Long Eaton
·Regular team lunches, Christmas hampers and team building events
·Opportunities to develop by taking part in recognised courses
·Opportunities to progress with a promote from within attitude
·Close to good transport links (bus and tram) with car parking available on site
Our core values
Innovative partners: Our partnerships are built on a shared passion for innovation, exceptional quality products and an agile and responsive approach to business. We understand what our customers need, and we deliver it.
Quality commitment: We’re dedicated to delivering exceptional quality in everything we produce. That means meticulous attention to detail and incredibly high standards. From sourcing raw ingredients to maintaining rigorous food safety and technical standards, our partners can always count on our unwavering quality, consistency, and reliability.
Inclusivity matters: Great ideas come from all areas of our business. That’s why we work collaboratively, fostering open, diverse and inclusive spaces for both employees and customers. By treating everyone with respect and integrity, we create an inspiring environment for us all to work, learn, and grow.
Planetary care: Our commitment is to prioritise the health of the planet and employ sustainable practices that protect and restore it. Through responsible sourcing, ecofriendly operations and innovative solutions we strive to minimise our footprint and ensure a positive impact for future generations.