Product Technologist

We are currently seeking a highly motivated, career minded individual who is keen to start or progress their career within Dunbia. This individual will work as part of our existing Technical (Food Safety & Quality) Account team

The Role:

Providing support to Technical Account Management Team in all day-to-day operations, including:

• Development and maintenance of raw material, finished product specifications, Quality Attribute Documents etc & liaison with customers in this regard.
• Participate in site Allergen Management Programme ensuring that raw materials are in line with customer, Dunbia and legal requirements together with the risk assessments and record keeping thereof.
• Collect, analyse and report data on relevant key performance indicators such as, customer complaints, store complaints, sales together with management of complaints reduction programme with site management
• Must liaise between all relevant departments of the business to ensure that customer requirements are communicated, understood and being adhered to.
• Management of relevant information on customer specification systems.
• Preparation collection and shipping of samples to customers.
• Conduct product checks and inspections to ensure product produced adheres to customer specification.
• Liaise with NPD to assist with final product development approval and launch
• Review artwork in advance of products launches to ensure that labels are complete, accurate, legal, meeting customer, technical and operational requirements.
• Collation of information for retail price list.
• Other associated technical duties.

The Person:

• Desirable to have a third level qualification or equivalent in a food related discipline.
• Previous technical experience in a food manufacturing or similar environment would be advantageous.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Highly motivated, career driven and self-disciplined with ability to meet strict deadlines with attention to detail.
• Strong IT skills.

Benefits: 

• Enhanced Holiday
• Free On-Site Car Carking
• Subsidised Canteen
• Pension Scheme
• Life Assurance Cover
• Discounted Staff Shop
• Phone and Car Insurance Perks
• Free Health Surveillance
• Ongoing Training and Progression Opportunities
• Employee Engagement Activities
• Give Aways (Free meat seasonally)
• Refer a Friend Scheme
• Death in Service scheme

This role operates on a Monday to Friday basis, however, all candidates must be flexible to meet the demands of the business.

No company sponsorship is available to overseas applicants for this position. 

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