Raw Materials Co-Ordinator

Raw Materials CoOrdinator

We have a new opportunity for a Raw Materials CoOrdinator to join our brilliant Technical team at our food manufacturing site based in Clitheroe!

Who We Are:

The Compleat Food Group are a new food group on a mission to create great quality tasty and affordable food that people love to eat. We fondly refer to it as Food to Feel Good because we believe in savouring every bite whilst making a positive impact.

Our team of over 5500 remarkable individuals forms the core of all that we undertake. At The Compleat Food Group we dont just make food. We make food to feel good taste good and do good for everyone.

Our genuine passion drives the creation of products for UK consumers prominent retailers and our thrilling marketleading brands such as Walls Pastry Squeaky Bean Vadasz and Unearthed.

Location: Clitheroe

Our Lancashire site is home to our famous pickles condiments and centre of excellence for olives and antipasti.

Hours: Monday Friday 13:30 22:00 (plus additional occasional weekend cover during launch and peak periods)

Salary: Up to 33000 DOE

Purpose:

The Raw Materials Coordinator will ensure that all food and packaging materials delivered to site are to the specification required and approved by site and customer. This includes product checks and enforcing good standards at intake and in all storage areas.

Your Duties Will Include:

• Ensure the materials brought to site are monitored and released to use based on relevant food safety and quality parameters
• Work with production to ensure paperwork is correct and traceability is maintained
• Support all customer visits from the technical side of the business
• Continually train and develop the warehouse team and the QA operatives working in the factory on anything technically related
• Generate KPIs in agreed time scale
• Be the product Quality Champion covering everything from Specs to Quality to Aesthetics of the product
• Ensure all intake checks (packaging & product) are carried out according to agreed standard including PH temperature sensory salinity vehicle condition delivery condition including salt trending
• Raw material management: micro and nutritional schedule maintenance
• Issue and complete nonconformances and communicate any nonconformities with suppliers and transport companies
• Support and lead supplier risk assessments and reviews
• Drive Good Manufacturing Practices fabrication and Glass & Plastic Audits
• Create and prepare procedures forms and product quality standards as required
• Support supplier approval process including the approved supplier list
• Train factory staff on relevant processes products and procedures
• Control printed packaging changes in cooperation with the warehouse team
• Coordinate Technical tasks to ensure the site is audit ready at any time
• Actively involved during the time of any external internal customer and BRC audits

Knowledge Experience and Skills:

• Level 3 Food Safety & Hygiene and Level 3 HACCP
• Understanding of appropriate use of PPE and relevant procedures
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy for document completion
• Effective communication across departments and work well with others
• Good English (written verbal) and good basic numeracy
• Ability to work in an organised methodical manner
• Ability to understand and apply current applicable food legislation BRC Global Standard and customer codes of practice
• Good analytical abilities
• Able to coach on procedures and process when nonconformance is identified

Benefits to Include:

• 33 Days Annual Leave
• 2 Employee Volunteering Days per year
• Online and Highstreet retailer discount scheme
• Employee wellbeing and community support groups
• Charity Initiatives and Team events
• 24/7 Access to Grocery Aid (Free Financial Emotional and Practical Support)
• Free Financial wellbeing mortgage calculators budget tools financial aid tools

The Compleat Food Group fosters an inclusive respectful culture where everyone feels safe supported and valued. We welcome diverse talent knowing it drives exceptional results and a better workplace.

We are committed to Fairness Equity Inclusivity and Respect we ensure all colleagues can thrive by bringing their whole selves to work. As an equal opportunitys employer we provide all the support you need to succeed.

Contact us with any questions about Diversity & Inclusion or accessibility during the application process.

Recruitment Agencies:

We have a small active and trusted Preferred Supplier List to assist us if required. We do not acknowledge any speculative CVs or unsolicited candidate introductions. We only accept CV submissions for roles released to you directly by our Talent Acquisition team.

If you would be interested in working with us please send a message to and should we have any roles we need additional support with we will reach out to you.