ProcessTechnologist
Technical -Taiko Acton
Contract:Full Time
Salary:£30,000
Contracted Hours:40
Established in 1997 as the firstmanufacturer of sushi for the UK supermarket industry, Taiko hasevolved into the most innovative manufacturer of Sushi, Food To Go,Prepared Meals and Snacking products in the UK, supplying Waitrose,Tesco and Sainsbury’s to name a few. Over the past 25 years Taikohas launched more first to market Sushi and Food to Go productsthan any other sushi manufacturer in the UK.
Weare looking for a Process Technologist to translate NPD (NewProduct Development) products into the factory environment,ensuring product quality, safety, and commercial suitability whilemeeting customer expectations. The role involves proactivelyevaluating and improving processes through continuous Kaizenactivities, as well as being an active member of the HACCP team toensure all standards are met and maintained.
* Attend feasibility and NPD meetings tounderstand and follow up on newproducts.
* Liaise with the Commercial and QAteams to manage distribution changes and ensure correctdocumentation.
* Collaborate with the SeniorProcess Technologist to plan and execute product trials followingTaiko launch procedures.
* Assist in processimprovement and ensure timely and accurate product validations fornew or existing products.
* Organise and overseeproduct trials, customer panel trials, and external lab testing,ensuring all related documentation is managed from start tofinish.
What you'llneed:
* Previousexperience in a Food to go manufacturing environment in a similarrole
* Understanding of the operation andproducts
* Understanding of the productdevelopment process, specifically planning and conducting trials,creating data for specifications and writingQAS
* Ability to follow critical paths/ projecttimelines is essential
* High level ofreliability and flexibility isessential
* Excellent communication skills, bothverbal and written
* Good time management andorganisational skills
* Qualification in foodrelated discipline would be advantageous but notessential
We're proudto offer:
* Opportunityto grow your career alongside with us with available apprenticeprogram
* Brilliantsupport services designed to enhance your physical,mental and financial wellbeing.
* Annualdiscretionary bonus subject to business and overallperformance
* Discretionary LifeAssurance
* Discretionary IncomeProtection
* Group PersonalPension
* Private Medical CashPlan
* Bespoke reward platform including accessto retail, cinema & gymdiscounts.
* 50% offyour food every time you dine with us for you and 3friends.
* Contribute towards ouraward-winning sustainabilityinitiatives that delivers progress against 9 UNsustainability goals. We're committed to responsibly sourcing andall our seafood, therefore we only use source sustainable fish. Allour packaging is recyclable and 80% of our packaging is alreadymade from recycledplastic.
* Annual Awardsceremony celebrating our success and offeringwinning Managers free trips to Japan.
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