Tesco
Technologist - Bakery
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About the role
We are on the lookout for a Quality Technologist to join our Bakery team here at Tesco. You will support the delivery of our stringent quality & safety policies and standards, ensuring our products are safe, legal, and responsibly sourced, through proactive management of our suppliers and supply chains.
You will be responsible for
- Risk assessing my products to be safe, legal, responsibly sourced, and meet the Tesco rules & policies.
- Supporting and delivering the technical aspects of the product development critical path.
- Supporting the delivery of our health and responsible sourcing agenda across my supply base.
- Managing my products to always be great quality through ongoing monitoring and improvements.
- Supporting the management of risk in our supply chains, from source, ingredients, and raw materials, processing, manufacturing, and Tesco routes to market (safety, business & reputational risks).
- Supporting the supplier strategy for my area, ensuring we use the best suppliers & sources.
- Supporting the development of supplier capability through collaborative engagement, setting clear goals, and measuring progress. I do this by having Joint Quality Plans (JQPs) in place with all relevant suppliers.
- Responding to complaints and incidents quickly and effectively, ensuring stakeholders are aware, and relevant action is taken to protect customers and Tesco.
- I challenge myself to learn new skills and keep abreast of the latest thinking in my industry to help drive innovation.
- Developing and coaching my direct reports and supporting them to be their best.
- Following our Business Code of Conduct, acting with integrity, and due diligence. I speak up if something isn't right.
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You will need
- Relevant degree/qualifications in a related area.
- Clear communication and presentation skills.
- Project and critical path management skills.
- Data analysis and decision-making ability.
- Good IT and systems skills.
- Experience working in the food/GNF industry.
- Relevant product knowledge to deliver safe, legal, and responsibly sourced products to customers.
- Knowledge of manufacturing processes.
What's in it for you?
We’re all about the little helps. That’s why we make sure our Tesco colleague benefits package takes care of you – both in and out of work. Click Here to find out more!
- Annual bonus scheme of up to 10% of base salary
- Holiday starting at 25 days plus a personal day (plus Bank Holidays)
- 26 weeks maternity and adoption leave (12 months service required at the qualifying date) at full pay, followed by 13 weeks of Statutory Maternity Pay or Statutory Adoption Pay, plus 6 weeks fully paid paternity leave
- Free 24/7 virtual GP service, Employee Assistance Programme (EAP), and access to mental wellbeing support
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You might know us as a supermarket, technology company, or even for our award-winning mobile network. Truth is, we’re all of those things, and much more. Our colleagues work with one goal in mind, helping to make every day a little better for our customers, colleagues, and communities all over the world. No two customers are the same, neither are our colleagues.
At Tesco, we champion a balance that lets you thrive both in and out of work. Spend 60% of your week collaborating with colleagues at our office locations or local sites and the rest remotely. Whether you're just kicking off your career, juggling passions, or navigating big life events, we're here to support you. We always welcome a conversation about flexible working, so talk to us throughout your application about how we can support.
We're proud to be an accredited Disability Confident Leader, where everyone’s welcome. That’s why we commit to providing a fully inclusive and accessible recruitment process. If you need support with your application, click here for more information. And if you're interested in joining our team but don't tick every box, don't let that hold you back from applying.
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