Location: 

Seafield Ln, Redditch B98 9DB

• Manage suppliers – manage all technical and supplier aspects for protein raw materials which will include due diligence, product quality and specifications

• Manage supplier audits and approval

• Meet performance targets – achieve expected KPI performance levels to drive improvement year on year

• Be the primary contact of the protein supplier base

• Develop strong supplier relations and lines of communication

• Serve as the category expert for Mindful Chef teams with a focus on artwork approval, product claims and kitchen validation trials

• Promote and maintain excellent cross-department communication and collaborations 

• Advise the business on industry-based standards such as BRC, Red Tractor, MSC, ASC etc.

• Investigate and close out customer complaints

• Investigate and enforce corrective actions

• Deputise for technologist team 

• Deliver cross-functional support 

• Promote a positive food safety culture outlook in the business

• Be available to work at both Redditch and London Mindful Chef offices 

• Demonstrate extensive knowledge of protein products including beef, lamb, pork, poultry, game (venison, pheasant, partridge), fish, crustaceans

• +4 years’ experience as a Protein Food Technologist, Butchery role or similar with transferrable skills considered

• Driven and highly motivated with a comprehensive understanding of technical concepts, trending and hands-on experience in relevant technology

• Excellent time management, people skills and can manage multiple projects

• Can maintain excellent communication and representation to all suppliers

• Able and available to conduct national travel. Occasionally, international travel to suppliers may be required with notice

• Possess a full, clean UK driving license

• Aligned the business culture and identity to a high standard

• Proactive and ready to go the ‘extra mile’ in line with workload capacity and willingness to assist the technical team and wider business

Qualifications:

• BSc degree in Food Technology or an equivalent industry qualification

• Certified as an Internal Auditor (essential)

• Certified as a Lead Auditor (preferred, but not essential)

• Certified as HACCP trained to Level 3 Intermediate (as a minimum)

• Experience in BRCGS and industry standard audit compliance requirements essential

• Additional qualifications or skills such as Lean Six Sigma, IOSH, Pest Management desirable

• Advanced Food Hygiene

• Join an award-winning startup backed by the largest food and beverage company globally.

• Experience a workplace that feels like home, complete with free meals and gym onsite. 

• Prioritise your well-being with perks like Vitality health insurance, access to learning resources, mental health support, a generous holiday package (30 days + bank holidays).

• Enjoy a 50% discount on all Mindful Chef products.

• Enhanced policy of 6 months full pay primary parental leave and 6 weeks full pay secondary parental leave.

• A competitive package that rewards your skills and dedication.

• Be part of a Better Business (B-Corp), making a positive impact on profit, people, and planet.