About the role
An exciting opportunity has arisen within our Quality Assurance department for a Technical Manager for our Non-Food own brand product range, based at our Wellingborough Head Office. This role will report to one of our Technical Controllers and is part of a small team of Technical Managers.
This role will give you the opportunity to work closely with your Suppliers, both in the UK and abroad. To enable you to carry this part of your role effectively, we are offering a car allowance as part of the renumeration package. We are currently working at least three days in the office with some flexibility to work from home. More details can be discussed at interview.
Role Responsibility
This role will be responsible for a wide range of non-food product activities, including:
Managing the technical aspects of product development, specifications, packaging/labelling and product launches.
Managing the technical relationship with our suppliers, ensuring they comply with our technical policies, maintain the safety and quality of our products and deal with any issues that may arise in those areas.
Completing and maintaining all the required due diligence activities and records for our non-food own brand suppliers and products, in support of our policies and procedures.
Responsibility for ensuring your products and packaging materials meet our sustainability requirements. Ensure our products comply with safety and quality standards through relevant testing
You will need
Experience of a similar role in the non-food or packaging arena is preferred
Packaging technology experience is preferred
Proven supplier & stakeholder management skills
Packaging substrate (films, paper, flexible plastics) experience or experience working on sustainable packaging initiatives would be highly advantageous
We would also consider a graduate or graduate calibre candidate with the relevant, formal packaging/materials qualification and industrial experience, looking for an upward move
Strong communication and analytical skills, with an eye for detail
Desire to ensure exacting product and operational standards
Understanding and interest in emerging non-food legislation and policy initiatives
UK driving licence is essential, with access to your own car for (Car Allowance provided)
Whats in it for you
At Booker, along with being a great place to work and giving you an opportunity to get on in your career, we also offer the following fantastic package of benefits:
About The Company
Be part of something special. Join our team at Booker.
Booker is the UK's leading food & drink wholesaler. We are privileged to serve independent retailers, caterers and small businesses, from locations across the country.
Booker Group comprises of Booker Wholesale, Makro, Booker Direct, Classic Drinks, Ritter Courivaud and Chef Direct. Our customers include Premier, Family Shopper, Budgens and Londis retailers and we have one shared aim - improving choice, price and service for all our customers.
Our business is incredibly diverse, so it takes a wide range of skills to deliver the exceptional service our customers require.
Wherever you join us, you'll be part of an organisation that will help your career to keep moving forward.
Booker Group is part of Tesco plc, however is operated separately from the core Tesco business and as such the benefits offered will be different from those offered at Tesco