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Senior Development Technologist
Permanent
  • Staffordshire
  • £Competitive with up to 10% bonus  

Location: Staffordshire  Overview. This business just doesn’t stop growing. Each year they invest in their product portfolio to diversify and keep competing. They’re the European leader of their category. They need a Senior NPD Technologist to join their well-established team. This role would suit a genuine foodie that enjoys creating a range of chilled cuisines and preferably has a Food Science or similar degree.   The Opportunity.  This is your chance to join an incredibly successful business that can boast awards for their products and sustainability. As the Senior NPD Technologist, you will be working very closely with stakeholders to identify new products and improvements. With the help of the Head of NPD, the Senior NPD Technologist will have the opportunity to lead on projects from concept through to launch, managing each step of the stage gate process whilst supporting the wider team. They will measure your success through a series of SMART objectives created within your first week with the Head of NPD.     So, what can they offer you?  We’ve been to visit the factory ourselves to see the state-of-the-art NPD kitchens you’ll be working in. The factory is currently going through a series of investment to improve the plant. The team work very closely together, collaborating with the commercial teams in a very open plan space. As the Senior NPD Technologist, you’ll be customer facing with the biggest UK retailers.  It’s the business standard not to advertise salaries but the role does come with a discretionary bonus scheme, 25 days holiday, pension contribution, free commute and various other business benefits. If you're interested in this opportunity, please submit your CV via the link provided quoting reference HM/TNT/1187True North Talent is recognised as a trusted supplier of permanent, contract and interim recruitment services to the food manufacturing and FMCG industries. Our teams of specialist recruiters operate across food manufacturing Operations Jobs, food manufacturing Engineering jobs, food manufacturing Technical jobs, food manufacturing NPD jobs, food manufacturing Supply Chain jobs and food manufacturing Commercial jobs.    We may hold your data, as per our privacy policy detailed on our website. Unfortunately, due to the high volume of applications we receive, we can only contact successful applicants. 

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Hannah McGrail
Quality Manager
Permanent
  • Lancaster
  • c£50,000 - £55,000 depending on experience

Location: Lancaster, Preston, Clitheroe Overview:  We are seeking a Quality Compliance Manager for this FMCG manufacturing business, who has outstanding processes and procedures in place and a customer service level to be extremely proud of. That said they can do better, and this is where this role comes in. The Senior Team on site are in touch with everything that happens in the factory and are well thought of by the shop floor staff.   Requirements: ·       As Quality Compliance Manager, you will need to have QA Management experience within a food or pharma manufacturing background to be successful.  This will probably be working in a quality role you will be able to demonstrate strong leadership skills along with compliance of the factory; compliance experience is therefore also required.  ·       You will have experience with BRC audits, ISO 9001, 22000 and soil association to name but a few. ·       This is a site based with an earlier finish on a Friday.   The Opportunity  ·       This is your chance to be a Quality Compliance Manager of an FMCG manufacturing business who are a major player in their sector and who    supply the major retailers with their products. ·       Your time will be spent in the factory supporting all departments ensuring that the factory is compliant in all they do. You will also ensure that all documentation is kept up to date and the site is audit ready at all times. ·       The company has ambitious growth plans and are already a major player in their field.   So, what can they offer you?   This is a lovely company to work for. They have a number of staff who have been here 10+ years and are as enthusiastic about the company today as they were when they started As a business they can boast a low staff turnover as it really is a nice place to work. They’re looking to pay c£50,000 with slight flex for some exceptional.     How to apply If you're interested in this opportunity, please submit your CV via the link provided quoting reference CH/TNT/1529 We’re looking to speak to Quality Compliance Managers, Compliance Managers, Compliance Officer, Compliance Specialist etc within Greater Lancaster, Preston & Clitheroe True North Talent is recognised as a trusted supplier of permanent, contract and interim recruitment services to the food manufacturing and FMCG industries. Our teams of specialist recruiters operate across food manufacturing Operations Jobs, food manufacturing Engineering jobs, food manufacturing Technical jobs, food manufacturing NPD jobs, food manufacturing Supply Chain jobs and food manufacturing Commercial jobs.    We may hold your data, as per our privacy policy detailed on our website. Unfortunately, due to the high volume of applications we receive, we can only contact successful applicants.

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Carole Hearn
Quality Manager
Permanent
  • Oxfordshire
  • c£45,000 plus benefits 

Location: Oxfordshire Overview: We are seeking an experienced Quality Assurance Manager to oversee the quality control and assurance processes within a food manufacturer.   Experience Required:  ·       As Quality Manager, you will possess in-depth knowledge of food safety regulations, quality management systems, and experience in UK food manufacturing. ·       Previous experience within a technical or quality assurance department ·       Knowledge of technical requirements within a factory environment ·       The Quality Assurance Manager will be able to demonstrate areas of change culture ·       The ability to coach, train & develop people in food safety compliance ·       Excellent leadership and team management skills ·       Good working knowledge of all Microsoft packages.   Responsibilities:   ·       As Quality Assurance Manager, this role involves leading a small quality team to ensure that all products meet the highest standards of safety,   quality, and compliance ·       Develop, implement, and maintain quality management systems (QMS) ·       Conduct regular audits and inspections of production processes to ensure compliance with internal and external standards ·       Stay updated on changes in food safety legislation and ensure that the company’s practices are aligned with the latest requirements ·       Manage and lead the company's response to any quality or safety incidents, including product recalls or customer complaints ·       The Quality Assurance Manager will drive initiatives aimed at reducing waste, improving efficiency, and minimising quality-related cost ·       Prepare regular reports on quality performance, including non-conformance reports, corrective actions, and audit results   If you're interested in this opportunity, please submit your CV via the link provided quoting reference CH/TNT/1467 We are seeking applications from talented Quality Managers, Food Safety & Quality Managers, Quality Assurance Mangers, Quality Assurance Leads, Product Quality Managers or QA Team Leaders, who live in Oxford, Northampton, Stratford-upon-Avon, Chipping Norton, Buckingham, Chipping Norton, Daventry or Oxfordshire True North Talent is recognised as a trusted supplier of permanent, contract and interim recruitment services to the food manufacturing and FMCG industries. Our teams of specialist recruiters operate across food manufacturing Operations Jobs, food manufacturing Engineering jobs, food manufacturing Technical jobs, food manufacturing NPD jobs, food manufacturing Supply Chain jobs and food manufacturing Commercial jobs. We may hold your data, as per our privacy policy detailed on our website. Unfortunately, due to the high volume of applications we receive, we can only contact successful applicants.

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