Research and Development Technician

4 days ago

New Inn Torfaen County Borough, United Kingdom Recruitment Solutions Workforce Ltd Full time

Research and Development Technician
New Inn, Torfaen
Permanent Monday to Friday
Salary £28k negotiable depending on experience

The Research and Development Technician is expected to support the work within R&D department in carrying out development projects that contribute to improving food processes. The person in this position is responsible for the preparation of raw materials, product samples and new product concepts.
The Research and Development Technician will act consistently to support continuous improvement through the use of Emotional Intelligence (EQ) principles. A person employed in this position will be expected to effectively build interpersonal relationships that enable collaboration with all employees in the organization.
The position requires close cooperation with internal working groups/teams using face-to-face and written communication.

Role Description and Job Accountabilities:
• Making laboratory prototypes according to recipes and guidelines provided by R&D Manager
• Organizing raw materials for lab and line trials - from our internal warehouses and suppliers
• Delivery of finished products from the freezer - tests, storage trials, customer trials
• Manage shipments of samples to suppliers and customers
• Maintaining the general order in the laboratory, taking care of equipment, minor maintenance, removing expired raw materials and finished products from laboratory storage, liaising with external suppliers
• Perform analytical tests on laboratory equipment
• Support R&D team in managing production tests as well as administrative and reporting activities
• Supervision of shelf life tests – including product evaluation and reports
• Perform product testing for R&D purposes
• Developing and managing R&D documentation

Basic job functions/skills:
• Attend work regularly and punctually, working in the assigned position/area,
• Perform the entrusted tasks and duties to which you have been assigned.
• Understand the manufacturing process,
• Actively participate and support the R&D initiatives undertaken in the plant.
• Understand the food safety and quality standards, follow them and make sure you know what to do and who to contact when a process is not working properly.
• You need to master the ability to recognize, respond to, and take corrective action on all perceived non-compliances (using emotional intelligence).
• Identify opportunities for corrective and preventive actions to minimize and eliminate concerns about product quality and safety.
• Support SPC process (Statistical Process Control) for the entire plant; collect data that will allow you to properly measure the process and determine whether it is proceeding correctly, and any deviations/irregularities are properly identified.
• Ensure proper understanding and use of the product specification accepted by the customer, while fully utilizing the machines and the capabilities of the production process.
• You must have the ability and skill to analyze root causes and take corrective actions related to safety, quality and performance and R&D.
• Be willing to work in a team with limited supervision of your manager.
• Consistently improve your time management skills with an emphasis on prioritization skills.
• Communicate effectively (orally and in writing) with all Bama employees.
• Learn to summarize the information that will help you prepare the report.
• Make sure that the documentation you are responsible for is correct and compliant with all regulations and site policies.
• When working with other team members, suppliers and customers, show good manners through listening and mutual respect.
• Work overtime if the situation requires it.
• Take part in team tasks and training (e.g. continuous improvement projects, company health and safety initiatives, etc.)
• Report observed cases of violations of safety rules (people and product), threats or near misses.
• Understand and follow Bama's Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs), including requirements for protective clothing, caps, gloves, footwear, etc. Be responsible for adhering to GMPs for yourself and for other Bama employees.
• Participate in all required tests and assessments
• Comply with all Bama policies, procedures and rules
• Work involves the risk of contact with potential allergens (e.g. flour, milk, other)
• The job requires deep vision and colour recognition.

Requirements:
• Secondary education
• Fluent in English
• Good knowledge of the MS Office system (Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook)
• Valid category B driver's license

Expected experience:
• Knowledge of the properties of raw materials used in bakery production
• Knowledge of production processes, machinery and equipment
• Analytical abilities
• Problem-solving skills
• Ability to learn quickly and master new technologies
• Optimism, independence and commitment
• Proactive and result oriented

Key skills and competences:
• High interpersonal and communication skills,
• Readiness for continuous learning
• Cooperation with others (inside and outside the organization), searching for win-win solutions for all the parties
• A sense of responsibility for the actions taken
• Demonstrating initiative that goes beyond the job expectations
• Searching for new ways of doing things, creativity
• Effectiveness in building mutual relations
• Behaviour characterized by maturity and self-control
• Understanding and commitment to act like an owner
• Understanding, accepting and respecting ethical principles, organizational culture, values and procedures of Bama Europa
• Ability to organize your own work
• Willingness to independently shape the way tasks are performed in the position and take responsibility for the effects

Holidays
27 days – the site is open on bank holidays except for Christmas day

Benefits
• Annual “long service award” of 4% increase of the basic pay each year once you have been for over a year from the anniversary date. Up to 20% cap
• An extra holiday day is awarded for every 5yrs service with no cap
• Free pizza
• Free unlimited drinks machine to include coffee, tea, hot chocolate, squash and soup.
• Opportunities for development internally, training through multiple roles and avenues.

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