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Interim Specification Technologist
Interim
  • United Kingdom
  • Day Rate, plus Expenses

Location: United KingdomOverview: Our client is looking for an experienced Interim Specifications Technologist, who will be responsible for the completion of all specifications both customer and internal.  Key Responsibilities:•    Produce and manage detailed internal finished product specifications and customer specifications in the format dedicated by the customer.•    Understand each retailers’ requirements and advise site accordingly of any gaps.•    Validation of all product labels to ensure they accurately reflect specifications and comply with labelling regulations and legal requirements. •    Gap analysis of all current raw material specifications for internal use ensuring that regular updates of specifications are obtained and approved.  Requirements:•    Previous experience of working with retailer specifications is essential. •    Good knowledge & understanding of retailer standards & food labelling legislation.•    Proven experience as a Specifications Technologist or a similar role within the food industry.   The Offering:Day Rate, dependant on experience, plus expenses. We are seeking applications from experienced Specification Technologists, Compliance Officers or Compliance Technologists.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. We are only able to consider candidates who have the legal right to work in the UK at the time of application. Unfortunately, due to the high volume of applications we receive, we can only contact successful applicants.

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QA Manager
  • Greater Manchester
  • c£45,000 plus hybrid working, 33 days holiday + your birthday, bonus

Location: Greater ManchesterOverview:This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced QA Manager to join a well-established food business. The site is committed to maintaining the highest standards throughout the business. It is an inclusive company and want candidates to grow and develop with them. About you…•    You will be HACCP level 4 trained with experience in a technical or quality leadership role. •    As QA Manager, you will be experience in food safety systems and regulatory compliance •    Strong management and leadership skills•    Familiar with ERP, quality management software and reporting tools•    Good knowledge of functional ingredients and process technologies •    Excellent problem solving and analytical skills What will you be doing?•    Oversee product quality, food safety and regulatory compliance•    Ensure all products meet internal and customer standards•    Lead the technical aspects of NPD working closely with innovation and project teams•    The QA Manager will oversee the management of consumer and customer complaints •    Manage existing quality management systems making continuous improvement to this•    Supplier approval and manage audits across QMS Standards So, what can they offer you?You’ll be joining a business that really values their people. They have long servers in the business and opportunities for candidates to really develop their careers.   We are keen to speak with QA Managers, Senior QA Supervisors, Food Safety & Quality Managers, Quality Compliance Managers, and Quality Systems Managers based within Greater Manchester, Manchester, Stockport, Trafford Park, Marple and surrounding areas.How to ApplyIf you have the desired qualifications and experience, please send your CV quoting re CH/TNT/2523 or call 0161 399 1575 / 07899 686690 for a confidential discussion. 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. We are only able to consider candidates who have the legal right to work in the UK. Unfortunately, due to the high volume of applications we receive, we can only contact successful applicants.

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Packaging Compliance Specialist
Permanent
  • Greater Manchester
  • c£32,000 plus hybrid working, 33 days holiday + your birthday, bonus

Location: Greater ManchesterOverview: This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Packaging Compliance Specialist to join a well-established food business. The site is committed to maintaining the highest standards throughout the business. It is an inclusive company and want candidates to grow and develop with them. About you…•    Experience of packaging obligations and technical packaging compliance•    Working knowledge of process flows, specifications and artwork•    IT Literate including Excel, Word, PowerPoint and Microsoft Teams•    Knowledge and experience with different packaging formats•    Communication skills with key suppliers and stakeholders within the business •    Strong analytical and numerical skills What will you be doing?•    Complete ownership of packaging obligations tracking and submissions•    Packaging technical compliance full ownership of technical packaging requirements •    Review systems and processes to find better ways of working•    Artwork checks support working with artwork lead to ensure full compliance•    Packaging supplier audits/visits as and when required•    Identifying and implementing cost savings opportunities where possible So, what can they offer you?You’ll be joining a business that really values their people. They have long servers in the business and opportunities for candidates to really develop their careers.   We are keen to speak with Packaging and Compliance Technologists, Packaging and Regulatory Technologist, Packaging Compliance Specialists, Packaging and Product Compliance Technologists and Packaging and Specification Technologists based within Greater Manchester, Manchester, Stockport, Trafford Park, Marple and surrounding areas. How to ApplyIf you have the desired qualifications and experience, please send your CV quoting re CH/TNT/2524 or call 0161 399 1575 / 07899 686690 for a confidential discussion. 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. We are only able to consider candidates who have the legal right to work in the UK. Unfortunately, due to the high volume of applications we receive, we can only contact successful applicants.

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Senior Process Technologist