Raw Materials Technologist

Yeo Valley Farms (Production) Ltd; Newton (MA); Hybrid; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading independent British company is seeking a Raw Materials Technologist to support supplier management and ensure compliance with quality standards in food production. This role involves detailed supplier specification management and collaboration with various teams to oversee new product development and maintain standards. The position offers competitive benefits and opportunities for professional development in a supportive environment.

Benefits

Competitive holiday allowance

Non-contributory pension scheme

Life cover

Healthcare cashback plan

Cycle to work scheme

Subsidized products and services

Partnership discounts

Annual bonus based on company performance

Learning and development opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience in food manufacturing.
• Understanding of food labeling requirements.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage and maintain supplier raw materials specifications.
• Ensure compliance with food labeling laws.
• Support New Product Development processes.

Skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

IT skills

Numerical skills

Presentation skills

Tools

Microsoft Dynamics

Job description

So, what will I be doing?

As Raw Materials Technologist, you'll be responsible for supporting the supplier management team, ensuring all suppliers and raw materials meet our due diligence, ethical, and quality standards.

You'll build strong relationships with suppliers and have a keen eye for detail to ensure we have all necessary information to deliver our development projects effectively and accurately. You'll work to ensure that accurate information is available on our systems for all raw materials and relevant suppliers.

Key responsibilities:

• Manage and maintain supplier raw materials specifications
• Ensure new and revised ingredients meet all legal requirements, including food labeling laws
• Manage and maintain the authenticity risk register and chains of custody for raw materials
• Ensure certificates, self-audit questionnaires, and other due diligence documentation are held for all suppliers
• Support NPD (New Product Development) by overseeing the approval of new ingredients and suppliers through to kitchen stage (DSP - Development Sample Process) by checking suitability and assessing quality and food safety risks
• Set up new raw materials in Dynamics and on QMS (Quality Management System)
• Support traceability challenges at sites by providing supplier, packaging, and ingredient information
• Work with the Supplier Technologists to review current processes and look for improvements
• Support projects across the Central Manufacturing – Technical department as required

Working hours: 40 hours per week (Monday - Friday). Hybrid working may be involved.

Sounds interesting, what do I need?

The important things:

• Highly organized and logical
• Excellent attention to detail
• Good IT, numerical, and presentation skills
• Understanding of food labeling requirements
• Experience in food manufacturing
• Good communication and interpersonal skills

Even better if:

• You have a Food Safety Level 3 qualification
• You have allergen and micro training
• You have experience using Microsoft Dynamics

Why should I join the family?

We’re an independent, British company proud to produce high-quality yogurts, desserts, and ice creams under the Yeo Valley brand, supplying many of the UK’s major retailers. Operating from four dairies and two logistics centers in Somerset and Devon, we employ over 1700 staff and produce more than 25% of the UK’s packaged yogurt.

We offer various benefits including:

• Competitive holiday allowance
• Non-contributory pension scheme
• Life cover
• Healthcare cashback plan
• Cycle to work scheme
• Subsidized Yeo Valley products and services
• Partnership discounts
• Annual bonus (via Employee Benefit Trust, based on company performance)
• Learning and development opportunities

Our application deadlines are indicative; we may close the advert early if filled. We recommend applying promptly to avoid missing out!

Unfortunately, we cannot provide sponsorship for employment at this time.

Please note that Yeo Valley does not accept speculative agency applications; only applications via our preferred recruitment portal will be considered.