Materials Quality Specialist

3 weeks ago


Gateshead, Gateshead, United Kingdom Valeo Foods Full time
Job Overview

Are you knowledgeable about raw materials and their microbiological and allergen testing protocols? Do you excel in maintaining composure and organization in high-pressure situations? If so, we have an exciting opportunity for you.

Valeo Foods is seeking a Materials Quality Specialist to enhance our team. This position is vital in ensuring that all raw materials utilized in our production processes adhere to the highest standards of quality, safety, and regulatory compliance. You will work closely with suppliers, the procurement team, and production personnel to ensure our products are crafted with premium ingredients, upholding the integrity of our brand.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Engage with suppliers and maintain updated information in the supplier approval database.
  • Alert the business to significant changes in supplier approval statuses.
  • Define goods-in checks for each raw material based on a thorough risk assessment.
  • Assist in the development, execution, and upkeep of the raw material surveillance testing program.
  • Oversee the site’s material non-compliance process.
  • Identify materials at risk of obsolescence due to insufficient lifespan.
  • Coordinate shelf-life extensions and communicate with factory and planning teams as necessary.
  • Issue and analyze material concessions as required.
  • Support supplier assurance initiatives.
  • Conduct supplier desktop evaluations and follow up on identified risks.
  • Participate in or lead supplier audits and technical visits as needed.
  • Provide supplier-specific performance metrics to the business through detailed reports and trend analysis.
  • Engage in internal food safety and quality reviews, sharing insights on suppliers.

Qualifications:

  • Internal audit qualification or lead auditor training.
  • A minimum of 2 years of experience in food manufacturing.
  • HACCP Level 2 certification.
  • Strong understanding of raw material and product microbiological and allergen testing requirements.
  • Proficient in IFS/Sage systems, capable of managing material holding and releasing.
  • Familiarity with UK major retailers' requirements.
  • Knowledge of supplier raw material specifications.
  • Experience conducting factory goods-in assessments and familiarity with factory equipment.

Please note that travel may be required to support various Valeo Foods sites, and a full clean UK driving license is necessary.

What We Offer:

  • Matched pension scheme up to 10%.
  • Death in service benefit.
  • Cycle to work scheme.
  • Canteen accessibility.
  • Retailer discount platform.
  • Employee discount.

If you are ready to contribute to our success in the snack industry, we look forward to welcoming you to the Valeo Foods family.

Join us in achieving excellence at Valeo Foods.



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