Quality Technologist

Job Title: Quality Technologist (Full-time, Permanent)

Location: Hybrid - 2 office days in Central London

About the Company: Our client is a leading global supplier of ingredients and premix manufacturing solutions for the food, beverage, and nutrition industries. With strategic stocks in over 35 centers worldwide, they ensure continuity of supply and have liquid and dry premix manufacturing facilities in the UK, China, and the USA. Their business is underpinned by over 40 years of experience in ingredient sourcing and distribution, servicing customers with global inventories, market expertise, and leading positions in Vitamins, Amino Acids, Sweeteners, Preservatives, Proteins, Aroma Chemicals, and more.

Job Description:

Responsibilities:

• Supplier Monitoring: Renew audit pack documentation according to company requirements for food and feed products.
• Supplier Approval: Approve new suppliers and evaluate risk assessments.
• System Navigation: Navigate within internal systems such as FBSS, Docuware, and ADW.
• Approvals: Handle animal feed and organic approvals.
• HACCP Participation: Participate in HACCP meetings.
• Order Approval: Approve toll manufacturing orders and resolve related issues and queries.
• Technical Queries: Respond to technical queries from customers and suppliers related to our ingredients, quality, and food safety.
• Continuous Improvement: Execute and participate in projects for continuous improvement of the Quality Management System.
• Inventory Review: Review blocked inventory.

Qualifications:

• Strong understanding of quality (technical) requirements and standards in the food industry, including HACCP, BRC Food, or Agents and Brokers.
• Knowledge of FAMI-QS (animal feed), Organic/BIO, Kosher, Halal, IFS Logistics is beneficial.
• Over 3 years of experience in a quality, technical, or R&D role in the food, ingredients, or supplements industry.
• Experience in auditing and resolving non-conformances or complaints.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, especially Excel.
• Experience with retail online specification systems such as QADEX, Hamilton Grant, etc.
• Understanding of food legislation and food labeling.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet tight timelines.

Benefits:

• Personal growth opportunities, including training and development.
• Health Cash Plan.
• Subsidised gym membership.
• Discretionary bonus.

Interested? We would love to hear from you. Submit your CV by clicking apply.