Senior Raw Materials Technologist — Quality & Compliance Lead

2 Sisters Food Group; Carlisle; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual leave up to 33 days

Employee assistance programme

Grocery Aid

Company pension scheme

Cycle to work

Job summary

2 Sisters Food Group in Carlisle is seeking a Senior Raw Materials Technologist to lead raw material specifications, risk assessments, and supplier compliance within our Technical team. You will ensure materials meet quality, safety and compliance standards and work closely with NPD, Process, Buying, suppliers and customers.

You will review materials with NPD and Process teams, assess new materials, and communicate requirements to the supply base.

Qualifications

• Strong experience working with raw material specifications and technical documentation.
• Good understanding of food quality, safety and compliance.
• Experience working with suppliers and supply bases.
• Ability to complete and understand risk assessments.
• Experience supporting or responding to technical audits.
• Attention to detail and comfort with data, spreadsheets and reports.
• Experience with M&S requirements is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Complete and maintain raw material specifications, ensuring accuracy and compliance.
• Collaborate with NPD and Process teams on new products and materials.
• Assess new materials and advise on suitability and requirements.
• Work with suppliers to ensure materials meet agreed specs.
• Support communication between suppliers, Buyers and customers on material matters.
• Complete risk assessments and ensure appropriate controls.
• Assist audits and act as a technical contact for raw material queries.
• Collaborate across Technical, NPD, Process, Buying and Supply Chain to uphold quality and food safety.

Skills

Raw material specs

Food quality & safety

Supplier management

Risk assessments

Audits experience

Data analysis

M&S requirements

Job description

2 Sisters Food Group in Carlisle is seeking a Senior Raw Materials Technologist to lead raw material specifications, risk assessments, and supplier compliance within our Technical team. You will ensure materials meet quality, safety and compliance standards and work closely with NPD, Process, Buying, suppliers and customers.

You will review materials with NPD and Process teams, assess new materials, and communicate requirements to the supply base.