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Process Development Technologist We have a new opportunity for a Process Development Technologist to join our brilliant NPD team in Nottingham! At The Compleat Food Group were not just serving up great food were creating an environment where our people can thrive. As one of the leading chilled prepared food manufacturers in the UK food industry we believe that our employees are the secret ingredient to our success. Were passionate about fostering a culture where quality innovation collaboration and personal growth are at the forefront. Location: Nottingham (dual site cover - Tottle Bakery and Riverside Bakery) Contract duration: 12 months Working Hours: Monday Thursday: 8:30am 5pm Friday: 8:30am 4pm Salary: 30000 - 32000 per annum Job Purpose To support in the effective delivery of the NPD and EPD agenda across the group in-line with the Compleat Food Group and customer category plans. Follow the Compleat Food Groups Product Launch Process effectively to deliver timely development of new and existing products in line with The Compleat Food Groups brand strategy category pipeline plans and growth aspirations as well as meeting all Compleat brand and/or customer standards. To assist with Continuous Improvement projects under prior agreement. Key Duties: • Effective delivery of the NPD / EPD process from kitchen handover to launch in line with customer category plans., • Delivery of the Process / NPD agenda to required cost and within agreed timescales., • Delivery of the scale up of products within site food safety and technical standards, • Responsible for all stages of critical path of projects with understanding of the implications and effects of deviations., • Work alongside other Development team members across multiple projects to bring new products and processes to life across multiple accounts., • Deputize for the Senior Process Technologist at site when required, • Lead the Process teams to move product from kitchen to factory ensuring all aspects of product quality are met and delivers the agreed margin., • Pre & post-trial meetings and pre-pro meetings, • Detailed paperwork for every trial & pre-pro: including recipe amends process parameters & staff training, • Ensuring all CCPs are hit e.g. temperature Aw & pH, • Ensuring food safety & product quality is 100% repeatable, • Shelf-life & nutritional validation, • Pack weight validation, • Organoleptic & sensory validation, • Organize process trials ensure objectives are set and communicated to all relevant teams prior to the trials., • Support the ordering of new ingredients / packaging for trials and assess on arrival & through trials., • Carry out production trials in line with site standards fully accountable for these being actioned in the factory in all areas from make to wrap., • Gather relevant information from trials including: - run rates weights settings labour washouts data logging etc., • Work closely with production and planning to determine optimum batch sizes / volumes and dual processing requirements when required., • Liaise with relevant departments such as engineering where the is a requirement for new kit or where amends may be required., • Send product for shelf life and nutritional testing from factory trials; liaising with technical department for full sign off., • Complete storage trials and complete organoleptics., • Complete re-heat validation &/or arrange relevant testing against customer code of practice., • Complete packaging and transit trials with support of packaging technologist when required., • Liaise with site chefs and development managers for kitchen V factory verification panels (internal & external), • Highlight any amends from product at handover to management for re-costing and paperwork amends., • Accountable for the trial material within the factory ensuring standards are maintained across relevant sites., • Lead process teams documentation to support product development to an auditable standard, • Work to Process Development documents and procedures ensuring the team follows appropriate guidelines and initiating amends where required., • Support the writing of factory specifications., • Attend HACCP meetings where required ensuring new raw materials are approved prior to arrival at site/trials commencing., • Complete relevant documentation including process flow and site-specific food safety documents such as SUSSLE., • Complete trial reports distribute these accordingly and identify actions prior to next trials., • Complete nutritional comparisons and review against customer standards and policies with relevant development manager feeding back to customer as required., • Collect samples for microbiological analysis and organize relevant testing. Arrange for review and sign off against customer standards and policies with technical department at site &/or group., • Complete relevant paperwork following post trial data analysis and ensure sign off by relevant departments. Example: organoleptics storage approvals and reheat validation, • Gather information for document control approval., • Support the writing of QAS and sign off at site., • Ensure electronic and paper copies of products are organized and complete alongside relevant checklist in line with site standards. Initiate these being signed off by management to audit standard., • Support site with artwork sign off., • Support PPR meeting and support running of the trial making amends where required to ensure product and factory are launch ready., • Support launch meetings and paperwork and ensure all relevant paperwork is complete., • Efficient hand over of product at preproduction to Technical Production teams & all departments., • Check off BOM v recipe v costings prior to launch, • Ensure all production shifts have been adequately trained to run the products if not raise with management., • Arrange & support in collection and sort of production samples to go to customers in line within relevant codes of practice., • Review products once launched and follow up any process/ ingredient issues., • Support post-launch review, • Support Technical teams ongoing assessment of product quality through internal benchmarking against QAS sessions, • Work with team to provide solutions to solve manufacturing problems on new & existing lines., • Support feeding into the costing model with process knowledge wastage figures and trial results to deliver are accurate costings via the process development manager., • Support driving continuous improvements and identify cost savings in reducing production costs / new ideas and ingredient potential to maximize cost savings and efficiency to business., • Support value engineering of ingredients / packaging / processes., • Support in the liaising with suppliers to provide process and ingredient improvement., • Demonstrate ability to communicate with various teams as required by manager, • Work to Development documents and procedures., • Support in sending samples out for customer requests., • Support other sites as and when required., • Appropriate communication (written and verbal) to teams and team members., • To work as part of a team and not by customer head. Projects may be split so working on multi-customers., • To work alongside the rest of the development team and be flexible in roles where required across the team., • Attend relevant meetings to communicate relevant information regarding trials / process improvement., • Support the organizing of customer visits., • Support benchmarking panels., • Follow all H&S requirements during kitchen and process development work., • Promote safe working across site and advice immediately on unsafe work practices., • General office duties, • May be required to carry out projects within the Compleat Food Group which may require time spent at other sites., • Due to the nature of the role you may be required to cover weekends and night shifts. Experience: The right candidate will have a passion for food and an enthusiasm to learn on the job in a fast paced sector of the industry. The position is suitable for a candidate looking to start or continue their career within the food manufacturer industry with minimal experience. Experience: • HND/Degree in food based/manufacturing subject (desirable), • Food manufacturing experience within an FMCG environment, • HACCP / Food Safety Training/basic knowledge Key Skills: • Planning organization and project management, • Communicating at different levels of seniority, • Presentation skills, • Identifying solutions, • Basic computing skills Qualities: • A passion for food - Product tasting is required across multiple categories, • Problem solving, • Enthusiasm to learn and grow, • Self Motivated, • Flexible attitude Whats in it for you • Dynamic Environment: You will be working in a fast-paced future-thinking agile company where your contributions make a real difference., • Culture: Be part of a fantastic team that values diversity innovation collaboration and excellence., • 33 days holiday (including bank holidays), • 2 EmployeeVolunteering Days per year, • Online and High-street retailer discount scheme, • Employee well-being and community support groups, • Informal and Formal training opportunities with personalised online LMS platform, • Charity Initiatives and Team events, • 24/7 Access to Grocery Aid (Free Financial Emotional and Practical Support), • Physical Wellbeing Benefits Free on demand exercise hub and various gym discounts., • Online Wellbeing benefits, • 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 ___ If you would be interested in working with us please send a message to Process Development Technologist We have a new opportunity for a Process Development Technologist to join our brilliant NPD team in Nottingham! At The Compleat Food Group were not just serving up great food were creating an environment where our people can thrive. As one of the leading chilled prepared food manufacturers in the UK food industry we believe that our employees are the secret ingredient to our success. Were passionate about fostering a culture where quality innovation collaboration and personal growth are at the forefront. Location: Nottingham (dual site cover - Tottle Bakery and Riverside Bakery) Contract duration: 12 months Working Hours: Monday Thursday: 8:30am 5pm Friday: 8:30am 4pm Salary: 30000 - 32000 per annum Job Purpose To support in the effective delivery of the NPD and EPD agenda across the group in-line with the Compleat Food Group and customer category plans. Follow the Compleat Food Groups Product Launch Process effectively to deliver timely development of new and existing products in line with The Compleat Food Groups brand strategy category pipeline plans and growth aspirations as well as meeting all Compleat brand and/or customer standards. To assist with Continuous Improvement projects under prior agreement. Key Duties: • Effective delivery of the NPD / EPD process from kitchen handover to launch in line with customer category plans., • Delivery of the Process / NPD agenda to required cost and within agreed timescales., • Delivery of the scale up of products within site food safety and technical standards, • Responsible for all stages of critical path of projects with understanding of the implications and effects of deviations., • Work alongside other Development team members across multiple projects to bring new products and processes to life across multiple accounts., • Deputize for the Senior Process Technologist at site when required, • Lead the Process teams to move product from kitchen to factory ensuring all aspects of product quality are met and delivers the agreed margin., • Pre & post-trial meetings and pre-pro meetings, • Detailed paperwork for every trial & pre-pro: including recipe amends process parameters & staff training, • Ensuring all CCPs are hit e.g. temperature Aw & pH, • Ensuring food safety & product quality is 100% repeatable, • Shelf-life & nutritional validation, • Pack weight validation, • Organoleptic & sensory validation, • Organize process trials ensure objectives are set and communicated to all relevant teams prior to the trials., • Support the ordering of new ingredients / packaging for trials and assess on arrival & through trials., • Carry out production trials in line with site standards fully accountable for these being actioned in the factory in all areas from make to wrap., • Gather relevant information from trials including: - run rates weights settings labour washouts data logging etc., • Work closely with production and planning to determine optimum batch sizes / volumes and dual processing requirements when required., • Liaise with relevant departments such as engineering where the is a requirement for new kit or where amends may be required., • Send product for shelf life and nutritional testing from factory trials; liaising with technical department for full sign off., • Complete storage trials and complete organoleptics., • Complete re-heat validation &/or arrange relevant testing against customer code of practice., • Complete packaging and transit trials with support of packaging technologist when required., • Liaise with site chefs and development managers for kitchen V factory verification panels (internal & external), • Highlight any amends from product at handover to management for re-costing and paperwork amends., • Accountable for the trial material within the factory ensuring standards are maintained across relevant sites., • Lead process teams documentation to support product development to an auditable standard, • Work to Process Development documents and procedures ensuring the team follows appropriate guidelines and initiating amends where required., • Support the writing of factory specifications., • Attend HACCP meetings where required ensuring new raw materials are approved prior to arrival at site/trials commencing., • Complete relevant documentation including process flow and site-specific food safety documents such as SUSSLE., • Complete trial reports distribute these accordingly and identify actions prior to next trials., • Complete nutritional comparisons and review against customer standards and policies with relevant development manager feeding back to customer as required., • Collect samples for microbiological analysis and organize relevant testing. Arrange for review and sign off against customer standards and policies with technical department at site &/or group., • Complete relevant paperwork following post trial data analysis and ensure sign off by relevant departments. Example: organoleptics storage approvals and reheat validation, • Gather information for document control approval., • Support the writing of QAS and sign off at site., • Ensure electronic and paper copies of products are organized and complete alongside relevant checklist in line with site standards. Initiate these being signed off by management to audit standard., • Support site with artwork sign off., • Support PPR meeting and support running of the trial making amends where required to ensure product and factory are launch ready., • Support launch meetings and paperwork and ensure all relevant paperwork is complete., • Efficient hand over of product at preproduction to Technical Production teams & all departments., • Check off BOM v recipe v costings prior to launch, • Ensure all production shifts have been adequately trained to run the products if not raise with management., • Arrange & support in collection and sort of production samples to go to customers in line within relevant codes of practice., • Review products once launched and follow up any process/ ingredient issues., • Support post-launch review, • Support Technical teams ongoing assessment of product quality through internal benchmarking against QAS sessions, • Work with team to provide solutions to solve manufacturing problems on new & existing lines., • Support feeding into the costing model with process knowledge wastage figures and trial results to deliver are accurate costings via the process development manager., • Support driving continuous improvements and identify cost savings in reducing production costs / new ideas and ingredient potential to maximize cost savings and efficiency to business., • Support value engineering of ingredients / packaging / processes., • Support in the liaising with suppliers to provide process and ingredient improvement., • Demonstrate ability to communicate with various teams as required by manager, • Work to Development documents and procedures., • Support in sending samples out for customer requests., • Support other sites as and when required., • Appropriate communication (written and verbal) to teams and team members., • To work as part of a team and not by customer head. Projects may be split so working on multi-customers., • To work alongside the rest of the development team and be flexible in roles where required across the team., • Attend relevant meetings to communicate relevant information regarding trials / process improvement., • Support the organizing of customer visits., • Support benchmarking panels., • Follow all H&S requirements during kitchen and process development work., • Promote safe working across site and advice immediately on unsafe work practices., • General office duties, • May be required to carry out projects within the Compleat Food Group which may require time spent at other sites., • Due to the nature of the role you may be required to cover weekends and night shifts. Experience: The right candidate will have a passion for food and an enthusiasm to learn on the job in a fast paced sector of the industry. The position is suitable for a candidate looking to start or continue their career within the food manufacturer industry with minimal experience. Experience: • HND/Degree in food based/manufacturing subject (desirable), • Food manufacturing experience within an FMCG environment, • HACCP / Food Safety Training/basic knowledge Key Skills: • Planning organization and project management, • Communicating at different levels of seniority, • Presentation skills, • Identifying solutions, • Basic computing skills Qualities: • A passion for food - Product tasting is required across multiple categories, • Problem solving, • Enthusiasm to learn and grow, • Self Motivated, • Flexible attitude Whats in it for you • Dynamic Environment: You will be working in a fast-paced future-thinking agile company where your contributions make a real difference., • Culture: Be part of a fantastic team that values diversity innovation collaboration and excellence., • 33 days holiday (including bank holidays), • 2 EmployeeVolunteering Days per year, • Online and High-street retailer discount scheme, • Employee well-being and community support groups, • Informal and Formal training opportunities with personalised online LMS platform, • Charity Initiatives and Team events, • 24/7 Access to Grocery Aid (Free Financial Emotional and Practical Support), • Physical Wellbeing Benefits Free on demand exercise hub and various gym discounts., • Online Wellbeing benefits, • 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

Join Our Finance Team at The Compleat Food Group! Our Finance department is thrilled to announce a fantastic opportunity for a Costings Finance Analyst to join our vibrant team in Nottingham. In this role you will be working as part of the costings team to provide NPD and EPD costings to stakeholders across the business within a given timeframe. There will also be a focus on continuous improvement by supporting with team projects. This role is an incredible opportunity for someone with a background in Finance whos ready to take their career to the next level and make a real impact! If youre ambitious driven and eager to grow this is your chance to shine and unleash your full potential. 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 6000 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 market-leading brands such as Walls Pastry Squeaky Bean Vadasz and Unearthed. Working Hours: Monday to Thursday 8.30am 5pm and Fridays 8.30pm 4pm. Who doesnt love an early finish on a Friday Reporting into the Costings Finance Manager this role will be responsible for but not limited to: • Ensuring stakeholders receive accurate and timely costings, • Accuracy and attention to detail when producing costings, • Bring to life the numbers for other functions by using your knowledge of the brief you are costing and turning financial data into valuable insight, • Supporting Costings Accountant with workload prioritisation, • Using initiative to support continuous improvement on existing and new processes, • Keeping up to date on site knowledge such as new lines/processes/ways of working, • Keeping up to date on our product portfolio brands new launches etc., • Understanding of the wider marketplace and external influences such as inflation, • Challenging and influencing information provided from operations commercial NPD etc. such as line speed number of people required operational yields raw materials required prime cost targets, • Building relationships across functions, • This is not a traditional finance role with monthly/weekly reporting so the capability to adapt to frequent change in pace is required. Your Skills and Experience: • Ability to prioritise organise and escalate tasks, • Manage stakeholder expectations, • Attention to detail, • Ability to present numbers to non-finance functions, • Always looking to improve ways of working, • Experience in food manufacturing desirable Benefits: • 33 Days annual leave, • Hybrid working, • Company Pension, • 2 Employee Volunteering Days per year, • Online and High-street retailer discount scheme, • Employee well-being and community support groups, • Informal and Formal training opportunities with personalised online LMS platform, • Charity Initiatives and Team events, • 24/7 Access to Grocery Aid (Free Financial Emotional and Practical Support), • Physical Wellbeing Benefits Free on demand exercise hub and various gym discounts., • Online Wellbeing benefits, • Free Financial wellbeing mortgage calculators budget tools financial aid tools, • Holiday Discounts via Online Retail Discount 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. Required Experience: IC Key Skills Cognos,Forecasting,Hyperion,Microsoft Access,Pivot tables,Accounting,Analysis Skills,Microsoft Excel,Financial Analysis,Financial Modeling,Budgeting,Financial Planning Employment Type : Full-Time Department / Functional Area: Finance Experience: years Vacancy: 1 Monthly Salary Salary: 30000 - 35000

QA Technician We have a fantastic opportunity for a QA Technician to join our team in Nottingham. At The Compleat Food Group were on a mission to create tasting food thats better for people and the planet we call it Food to Feel Good.We pride ourselves on being a business that gives equal emphasis to HOW we operate as well as the financial results we achieve. Our 5500 (and growing) fantastic people are what make this possible. They are passionate about creating delicious products for UK consumers leading retailers and our exciting market leading brands which include Walls Pastry Vadasz Squeaky Bean and Unearthed. Location: Nottingham Riverside Bakery Working Hours: Wednesday Saturday: 40 hours per week Salary: 28000 per annum Job Purpose To provide professional and effective support to the factory in relation to technical and quality issues. To drive a high level of food safety and GMP standards within the factory environment. Develop an effective and harmonious relationship with customers suppliers and colleagues. To carry out key tasks in line with business requirements to ensure quality systems are compiled with. Key Duties: • Maintain & enhance relationships with all departments fostering teamwork and effective communication., • Conduct daily factory walk rounds working closely with the operations team to meet and maintain high GMP standards. This includes performing in-depth hygiene inspections on equipment leading to improved factory standards and valuable feedback from the operations team., • To support the production teams and other departmental functions in resolving quality issues. Detailed investigations crucial for timely issue closure and a reduction in quality incidents, • Carry out daily taste panels as part of reviewing the quality of products, • Taste panels carried out on time, • Products reviewed prior to panels and issues feedback to operations team as necessary, • Carry out routine tasks such as swabbing air plates and product sampling in line with schedules in place send to Lab and investigate OOS results, • Carry out Pre Despatch Verification (PDV) checks, • Support the investigation into customer complaints including ability to carry our full traceability exercises, • Support on site audits by third parties, • Carry out temperature monitoring and measurement for onsite temperature systems as required, • Carry out scheduled calibration checks e.g. scales belts etc, • Carry out and report scheduled internal audits and close of corrective actions, • Pick up ad hoc tasks and requests through the technical management team e.g. traceability exercises investigations, • Pick up ad hoc projects as requested and take part in project teams, • Support NPD and commercial in new launches through line set ups for labelling coding X rays check weigher Metal detection, • Champion a health and safety culture to meet all requirements across the site. Promote safe working practices ensuring safety during packaging trials. Output Measures/KPIs: • Communication & Teamwork skills developed., • Detailed communication records available for site use at all times, • Daily walk rounds carried out, • Improved factory standards, • Feedback from the operations team, • Detailed investigations completed as necessary, • Timely closure of issues, • Reduction in quality incidents, • Issues flagged in timely fashion to operations team, • Notes from panels completed and accurate, • Awareness of ongoing product issues prior to panels, • Sampling/testing carried out to schedule, • OOS Reports completed, • 4 hours checks carried out on time, • Reduction in issues due to accurate checks, • Completed complaints investigation reports, • Recall of product traceability, • Good audit results, • Timely checks, • Completed records, • Checks carried out to schedule, • Audits carried out on time, • Close out of actions, • Reports completed, • Prevention of issues recurring, • Project delivery, • Completed checks prior to launch, • Promote safe working across site and advise manager immediately on unsafe working practices, • Work safely during packaging trials Knowledge Skills and Experience: • Previous QA experience in a food production facility, • Ability to use computer programmes including word excel and related technical IT packages, • Allergen awareness-implications, • Food Safety Level 2, • Good communicator Whats in it for you • Dynamic Environment: You will be working in a fast-paced future-thinking agile company where your contributions make a real difference., • Culture: Be part of a fantastic team that values diversity innovation collaboration and excellence., • 2 EmployeeVolunteering Days per year, • Online and High-street retailer discount scheme, • Employee well-being and community support groups, • Informal and Formal training opportunities with personalised online LMS platform, • Charity Initiatives and Team events, • 24/7 Access to Grocery Aid (Free Financial Emotional and Practical Support), • Physical Wellbeing Benefits Free on demand exercise hub and various gym discounts., • Online Wellbeing benefits, • 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 ___ If you would be interested in working with us please send a message to QA Technician We have a fantastic opportunity for a QA Technician to join our team in Nottingham. At The Compleat Food Group were on a mission to create tasting food thats better for people and the planet we call it Food to Feel Good.We pride ourselves on being a business that gives equal emphasis to HOW we operate as well as the financial results we achieve. Our 5500 (and growing) fantastic people are what make this possible. They are passionate about creating delicious products for UK consumers leading retailers and our exciting market leading brands which include Walls Pastry Vadasz Squeaky Bean and Unearthed. Location: Nottingham Riverside Bakery Working Hours: Wednesday Saturday: 40 hours per week Salary: 28000 per annum Job Purpose To provide professional and effective support to the factory in relation to technical and quality issues. To drive a high level of food safety and GMP standards within the factory environment. Develop an effective and harmonious relationship with customers suppliers and colleagues. To carry out key tasks in line with business requirements to ensure quality systems are compiled with. Key Duties: • Maintain & enhance relationships with all departments fostering teamwork and effective communication., • Conduct daily factory walk rounds working closely with the operations team to meet and maintain high GMP standards. This includes performing in-depth hygiene inspections on equipment leading to improved factory standards and valuable feedback from the operations team., • To support the production teams and other departmental functions in resolving quality issues. Detailed investigations crucial for timely issue closure and a reduction in quality incidents, • Carry out daily taste panels as part of reviewing the quality of products, • Taste panels carried out on time, • Products reviewed prior to panels and issues feedback to operations team as necessary, • Carry out routine tasks such as swabbing air plates and product sampling in line with schedules in place send to Lab and investigate OOS results, • Carry out Pre Despatch Verification (PDV) checks, • Support the investigation into customer complaints including ability to carry our full traceability exercises, • Support on site audits by third parties, • Carry out temperature monitoring and measurement for onsite temperature systems as required, • Carry out scheduled calibration checks e.g. scales belts etc, • Carry out and report scheduled internal audits and close of corrective actions, • Pick up ad hoc tasks and requests through the technical management team e.g. traceability exercises investigations, • Pick up ad hoc projects as requested and take part in project teams, • Support NPD and commercial in new launches through line set ups for labelling coding X rays check weigher Metal detection, • Champion a health and safety culture to meet all requirements across the site. Promote safe working practices ensuring safety during packaging trials. Output Measures/KPIs: • Communication & Teamwork skills developed., • Detailed communication records available for site use at all times, • Daily walk rounds carried out, • Improved factory standards, • Feedback from the operations team, • Detailed investigations completed as necessary, • Timely closure of issues, • Reduction in quality incidents, • Issues flagged in timely fashion to operations team, • Notes from panels completed and accurate, • Awareness of ongoing product issues prior to panels, • Sampling/testing carried out to schedule, • OOS Reports completed, • 4 hours checks carried out on time, • Reduction in issues due to accurate checks, • Completed complaints investigation reports, • Recall of product traceability, • Good audit results, • Timely checks, • Completed records, • Checks carried out to schedule, • Audits carried out on time, • Close out of actions, • Reports completed, • Prevention of issues recurring, • Project delivery, • Completed checks prior to launch, • Promote safe working across site and advise manager immediately on unsafe working practices, • Work safely during packaging trials Knowledge Skills and Experience: • Previous QA experience in a food production facility, • Ability to use computer programmes including word excel and related technical IT packages, • Allergen awareness-implications, • Food Safety Level 2, • Good communicator Whats in it for you • Dynamic Environment: You will be working in a fast-paced future-thinking agile company where your contributions make a real difference., • Culture: Be part of a fantastic team that values diversity innovation collaboration and excellence., • 2 EmployeeVolunteering Days per year, • Online and High-street retailer discount scheme, • Employee well-being and community support groups, • Informal and Formal training opportunities with personalised online LMS platform, • Charity Initiatives and Team events, • 24/7 Access to Grocery Aid (Free Financial Emotional and Practical Support), • Physical Wellbeing Benefits Free on demand exercise hub and various gym discounts., • Online Wellbeing benefits, • 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

Join our Category Team at The Compleat Food Group! We have a fantastic opportunity for a Category Manager to join us on a 12 month fixed term contract! You will be responsible for driving the strategic growth and profitability of assigned product categories. You will lead category planning conduct market and consumer trend analysis and collaborating closely with sales and procurement teams to develop and execute category strategies that align with business objectives. Who We Are: At The Compleat Food Group were on a mission to create delectable food that not only brings joy to your taste buds but also extends love to our planet. 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 6000 remarkable individuals forms the core of all that we undertake. Their genuine passion drives the creation of delectable products for UK consumers prominent retailers and our thrilling market-leading brands such as Walls Pastry Squeaky Bean and Unearthed. Working Hours: Monday to Friday 08:30-17:00 Friday 08:30-16:00 Location: Nottingham: This role will include lots of travelling to sites and customers Your duties will include: • Support in the delivery of Category Plans working as a key part of the customer natural work team to lead the category growth agenda., • Use insight and data analysis to ensure that category leadership is at the heart of decision making in order to deliver the TCFG growth agenda, • Monthly downloading of all market and category data from the relevant retailer system, • Manage and develop performance report by subsector sector and total category for each relevant product area present at customer meetings as required, • Populate the slides for the external monthly reports using EPOS and market data along with performance commentary and observations/recommendations to drive growth issuing to the customer and attending monthly update meetings as required., • Manage and update the internal promotional performance tracker using EPOS and shopper data across relevant categories., • Manage the internal range maps for the relevant retailer, • Create and issue frequent business updates (both for internal company and external customer use) eg npd launches and seasonal events. Skills Experience and Qualifications: • Be highly numerate with a logical & analytical approach to problem solving, • PC Literate & have working expertise of Microsoft Excel & PowerPoint, • Have experience of using retailer data management systems, • Have excellent communication presentation skills both verbal & written with the required experience to present to external customers, • Have the ability to work under pressure with desire to go the extra mile when required, • Possess strong organisational skills & ability to prioritise workload, • Be able to demonstrate ability to use initiative & exceed expectations, • Have strength of conviction & ability to present reasoned & well researched recommendations, • Be sensitive in handling highly confidential data misuse will result in loss of status within customer, • Have experience in building relationships both internally and externally, • Experience of working for or working with a leading UK Major Multiple retailer or within the convenience sector, • The ability to use data analysis to create insightful actions, • Driving Licence - desirable Benefits: • 33 days holiday (including bank holidays), • 2 Employee Volunteering Days per year, • Online and High-street retailer discount scheme, • Employee well-being and community support groups, • Informal and Formal training opportunities with personalised online LMS platform, • Charity Initiatives and Team events, • 24/7 Access to Grocery Aid (Free Financial Emotional and Practical Support), • Physical Wellbeing Benefits Free on demand exercise hub and various gym discounts., • Online Wellbeing benefits, • Free Financial wellbeing mortgage calculators budget tools financial aid tools, • Holiday Discounts via Online Retail Discount 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. Required Experience: Manager Key Skills Abinitio,Aerospace Engineering,Corporate Relationship,Business Administration,Financial Reporting,Avionics Employment Type : Full-Time Experience: years Vacancy: 1

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