Protein Technologist

Techniche Global are supporting an award-winning startup, to appoint a Protein TechnologistFor this role experience with Proteins is essential.  Salary:                £36-42kLocation:            Redditch- 100% onsiteDuration:           permanent/ full-timeRequirements:   a full, clean UK driving license Key requirements:

• Manage suppliers – manage all technical and supplier aspects for protein raw materials which will include due diligence, product quality and specifications
• Manage supplier audits and approval
• Meet performance targets – achieve expected KPI performance levels to drive improvement year on year
• Be the primary contact of the protein supplier base
• Develop strong supplier relations and lines of communication
• Serve as the category expert for Company’s teams with a focus on artwork approval, product claims and kitchen validation trials
• Promote and maintain excellent cross-department communication and collaborations
• Advise the business on industry-based standards such as BRC, Red Tractor, MSC, ASC etc.
• Investigate and close out customer complaints
• Investigate and enforce corrective actions
• Deputise for technologist team
• Deliver cross-functional support
• Promote a positive food safety culture outlook in the business
• Be available to work at both Redditch and London Company’s offices

  Desired skills/ experience:

• Demonstrate knowledge of protein products including beef, lamb, pork, poultry, game (venison, pheasant, partridge), fish, crustaceans (desirable)
• +4 years’ experience as a Food Technologist, Butchery role or similar with transferrable skills considered
• Driven and highly motivated with a comprehensive understanding of technical concepts, trending and hands-on experience in relevant technology
• Excellent time management, people skills and can manage multiple projects
• Can maintain excellent communication and representation to all suppliers
• Able and available to conduct national travel. Occasionally, international travel to suppliers may be required with notice
• Aligned the business culture and identity to a high standard
• Proactive and ready to go the ‘extra mile’ in line with workload capacity and willingness to assist the technical team and wider business

 Desired Qualifications:

• BSc degree in Food Technology or an equivalent industry qualification
• Certified as an Internal Auditor (essential)
• Certified as a Lead Auditor (preferred, but not essential)
• Certified as HACCP trained to Level 3 Intermediate (as a minimum)
• Experience in BRCGS and industry standard audit compliance requirements essential
• Additional qualifications or skills such as Lean Six Sigma, IOSH, Pest Management desirable
• Advanced Food Hygiene

 Company’s Benefits:

• Company events
• Company pension
• Discounted or free food
• Employee discount
• Free parking
• Health C wellbeing programme
• On-site gym
• On-site parking
• Private medical insurance