Raw Materials Quality Controller

## raw materials quality controllerapplylocations:
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posted todayjob requisition :
r - 826primary location :biggleswade, united kingdomat solina, our community of close to 5,000 people share a
** passion for food
** and live our entrepreneurial culture.we design customised savoury solutions for our clients operating in the food industry, food service, butchery and nutrition markets. With
** sustainability at the heart
** of our business model, we aim to produce food that is good in every sense of the word: delicious, nourishing, affordable, sustainable and convenient.solina is a fast-growing business, with around 50 production sites and r&d laboratories present in more than 19 countries mainly in europe and north america.by constantly rethinking culinary solutions,
** we make food matter for people and the planet**. If you're ready for a new adventure in a dynamic, expanding, passionate, international company,
** join us** !##
** please note this role does not meet home office requirements for skilled worker visa sponsorship. Applicants must have existing authorisation to work in the uk**## ## who are we looking for?
** main purpose of the role:
*** to ensure accurate, timely, and efficient verification and control of raw materials to agreed standards
* to ensure supplier delivery documentation (including certificates f analysis) is reviewed, verified against raw material specifications, and approved prior to use
* to manage raw material compliance, including verification testing, data trending, and escalation of non-conformances
* to ensure lims, stock control systems, and raw material data records are accurate, complete, and audit ready
* to support raw material quality risk assessments by reviewing analytical data and material specific risks to define and refine testing and verification
* to ensure documentation is audit ready at all times
* to ensure hygiene and cleanliness of equipment and working areas are to the required standards
** key responsibilities:
**** laboratory testing (raw materials):
*** daily testing of raw material samples using defined methodology and according to schedule
* ensure results are recorded accurately and any deviations from raw material specifications are identified and escalated to the supplier quality assurance (sqa) team for review and specification update where required
* ensure all equipment is maintained in good working order and verified / calibrated according to schedule
* data entry of results onto lims and lab control systems
* confirm pass or fail status of raw materials and escalate as required; support release or rejection decisions
** data management and trending:
*** maintain accurate and up to date lims data, raw material records, and testing logs
* generate and maintain trend reports for key raw materials
* identify trends, deviations, and emerging risks and escalate appropriately
* support development and validation of raw material testing methods through structured data collection and analysis
** administration and documentation control:
*** daily maintenance of all laboratory and raw material documentation to ensure audit readiness
* verify and archive certificates of analysis and supplier documentation
* create and complete records of non-conforming raw materials and support investigations
** general:
*** maintain clean and tidy equipment and working areas for availability at all times
* maintain storage and rotation of retained raw material samples (where applicable)
* support supplier complaints and internal non-conformance investigations
* actively participate in relevant site and technical meetings
* maintain acceptable levels of laboratory consumables and initiate orders as required
* carry out any additional management request within the reasonable scope of the role
* engage proactively in support of other sites as reasonably required
* must have driving licence and own transport
* must be willing to attend training/cover at hitchin and bedford sites## candidate profile
* educated to gcse level or equivalent
* experience in a laboratory / qa role or similar
* must be able to reliably commute to place of work and /or other sites if required to do so within the role
* good verbal & written communication skills
* good level of numeracy skills
* strong awareness of health & safety
* good level of english both written and spoken
* able to work well with people of all levels within the organisation
* ability to work well under pressure
* demonstrate a responsible and…