Raw Materials Controller – Quality & Traceability (Food)

KPI Recruiting Ltd; South Kirkby; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company pension scheme

Staff discounts on meat products

Training and development

Career progression opportunities

Job summary

KPI Recruiting Ltd is seeking a Raw Materials Controller for a food manufacturing business in the UK. You will ensure incoming raw materials meet quality, specification and food safety standards while maintaining traceability and supporting continuous improvement.

Working closely with Technical, Quality and Production teams, you will inspect materials, manage intake records and liaise with suppliers to resolve issues.

Qualifications

• Experience in food manufacturing and quality checks.
• Knowledge of raw material intake and specifications.
• Understanding of food safety, traceability and audits.
• Strong attention to detail and communication skills.
• Meat processing experience would be advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Inspect incoming raw materials against specifications, including temperature, quality, packaging and labelling.
• Identify and escape non-conforming products before they enter production.
• Maintain accurate specifications, intake records and traceability documentation.
• Liaise with suppliers and internal teams to resolve quality issues.
• Support audits and ensure compliance with food safety standards.
• Help train colleagues on raw material checks and quality requirements.

Skills

Food manufacturing experience

Quality checks

Traceability knowledge

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Job description

KPI Recruiting Ltd is seeking a Raw Materials Controller for a food manufacturing business in the UK. You will ensure incoming raw materials meet quality, specification and food safety standards while maintaining traceability and supporting continuous improvement.

Working closely with Technical, Quality and Production teams, you will inspect materials, manage intake records and liaise with suppliers to resolve issues.