Raw Material Quality Manager (Cakes and Desserts)

Mademoiselle Desserts produces fantastic cakes and desserts, supplying food service as well as pubs, restaurants and coffee shops.

Role Purpose

To manage all aspects of the approval of raw materials and the suppliers thereof used in our three bakeries. To ensure that all our ingredients meet the company’s standards in terms of safety, food safety and the environment. To work with the product development team, our customers and Mademoiselle Desserts France on initiatives to use the cleanest recipes possible (project CleanM). You will also work with procurement and supply chain team to help rationalise ingredients and suppliers.

Person Spec

The successful candidate must work well with others and be able to put forward persuasive arguments to influence others; should have the ability to challenge and probe appropriately without appearing aggressive. Raw Material Quality Manager will be data focused, able to analyse information effectively, determine gaps, consider implications, and offer alternative solutions.  Although this is a stand-alone role, the successful candidate will need to be comfortable and capable of communicating with various departments around the business.

Principal Accountabilities

• To control supplier approval and  maintaining up to date records of supplier approval risk assessments used by Mademoiselle Desserts UK.
• To control the ingredient spec system and ensure we have up to date specs for all ingredients.
• To lead UK sites on Clean M project: Reduction/elimination of E numbers and moving towards less processed material.
• To lead UK sites on StreaMline project: Standardizing raw materials across UK sites to reduce duplicates of similar materials and promote single supply channel.
• To work closely with NPD team on trials link to clean M and StreaMline to achieve best results without impact to product quality.
• To assist procurement and NPD team on approval of new supplier, raw material, or packaging to any of the UK sites.
• Audit new and existing raw material suppliers when required on compliance to site, legislative and customer requirement.
• To assist in multisite RSPO certification, RSPO ACOP reporting and internal auditing of UK sites.
• To support Mademoiselle Desserts’ initiative on supplier CSR assessment by liaising with suppliers to complete MD CSR form and follow-up on action plans.
• Proactively support all initiatives to improve product safety and quality across the company.
• To perform any other reasonable task at the request of the management of the Mademoiselle Desserts.

Training, Qualifications and Experience

• Degree in food Science/Technology or Science related discipline (Essential). Food industry experience at least 3 years (Essential) Proven experience in Raw material and supplier approval (Essential) Internal auditing HACCP Level 3 Food Safety Level 3 Relevant Project management experience  

Skills and Knowledge

• A confident communicator and influence skills. Organized, keen eye for detail and can work to deadline. The ability to demonstrate a passion for food and a strong food ethic. Able to present and train at all levels Auditing knowledge Good computer skills required: Data Analysis and MS Office