Twinings
Food Safety & Quality Technologist
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Application Deadline: 18 September 2023
Department: Tea Supply Chain
Location: Andover
Description
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Are you searching for a career with bags of variety, in an environment that celebrates differences and empowers collaboration, which values individuals and will encourage you to make an impact? Do you want the freedom to explore, and the opportunities to find new ways and to innovate? If so, TwiningsOvo delivers.
We’re looking for people who don’t just come here to get the job done, but who have a real passion for the brand and a desire to do the best job they can. In return, we offer an inspiring package of employee benefits - to show just how much we value you. This role will offer you the scope for growth and the tools to aim high.
As a Food Safety & Quality (FS&Q) Technologist, you will play a crucial role in ensuring the quality and safety of our products and services. You will be responsible for organizing and supporting a variety of activities, including the management of test results through our laboratory information management system (LIMS), interfacing with customer service for quality-related matters, document management, certifications, and quality assurance. In addition, you will support a team of specialists in several areas and subjects, providing the opportunity to be exposed to various areas of science and food science.
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Reporting to the Quality and Food Safety Manager you will also collaborate and liaise with international quality and food safety team members, to ensure all stakeholders are aligned and share best quality practices.
Key Responsibilities
- Liaise with internal and external laboratories to coordinate sample testing and analysis.
- Responsible for changes and updates to the laboratory information management system (LIMS).
- Identification and communication of any discrepancies or anomalies in analytical testing data & results.
- Monitor and respond to customer service inquiries or complaints related to product quality and safety.
- Prepare and maintain documentation required for product registrations.
- Manage and coordinate the issuance of any relevant certificates.
- Responsible for the preparation and submission of Kosher certification applications and renewals as required.
- Be a member of the internal audit team.
- Conduct and participate in benchmarking activities and assessments of products as part of quality evaluation processes.
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Skills, Knowledge and Expertise
- Bachelor's degree in Food Science, Chemistry, Microbiology, or related field.
- Previous experience in a quality assurance or food safety role within the food industry is desirable.
- Strong organizational and time-management skills to handle multiple tasks effectively.
- Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
- Strong analytical skills and ability to interpret and analyse data.
Benefits
- Yearly bonus based on personal contribution and financial performance
- Flexible working options
- 25 days holiday plus 8 bank holidays and the option to buy and sell holidays
- Onsite Gym and Wellbeing Centre
- Perkbox – employee discount scheme with discounts online, in high street stores, cinema, holidays, restaurants and many more
- Pension scheme with your contributions matched for up to 10% of your salary
- Cycle to work scheme
- SimplyHealth Cash plan
- Onsite Staff shop and online staff discounts
- Electric Car Scheme
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