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Brown Brothers in Kirkconnel are currently looking for a Process Food Technologist. Salary will be dependent on experience and will be discussed at interview.
Job Purpose
To support all activities related to manufacture of a safe legal product which meets customer requirements. Support the day to day verification & validation of CCP’s on site as well as the factory controls. The role would also support the investigation of customer complaints and conducting and scheduling quality assessments.
Key Accountabilities
· Scheduling and conducting the site validation requirements.
· Reporting of factory/technical issues of non-compliance on food safety/quality/due diligence both verbally and in writing as required.
· Support EHC applications, liaising with external vet / slaughterhouse for documentation.
· Complete Internal audits as per schedule against BRC & customer Standards.
· Respond to customer technical enquires
· Assist with maintenance of site QMS, HACCP and Good Manufacturing Practices
· Conducting and scheduling finished product quality assessments.
· Supporting the Technical team to successfully investigate customer complaints and eventually complete the responses.
· Auditing factory processes to identify discrepancies and agree action plans with production staff.
· Auditing of HACCP systems to guarantee product safety e.g. CCPs, allergen control.
· Pro-active thinking and challenging existing ways to support continuous improvement.
Person Specification
Skills & Abilities
· Excellent communication skills
· Enthusiastic and dependable
· Accuracy & attention to detail
· Good organisational skills
· Able to multitask / prioritise tasks and work to tight deadlines
Qualifications & Experience
· Food Handlers Qualification – Ideally Intermediate Food Hygiene & Intermediate HACCP Trained
· Internal Audit Trained (Optional)
· Degree qualified (or equivalent) in a relevant discipline (e.g. Food Science/Chemistry)
Salary
Dependent on experience and will be discussed at interview
Please note we are unable to offer visa sponsorship
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Benefits:

• Casual dress
• Company pension
• Employee discount
• Free parking
• On-site parking
• Referral programme

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Dumfriesshire, DG4 6RB: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Work authorisation:

• United Kingdom (required)

Work Location: In person
Application deadline: 02/12/2024