Raw Materials Co-Ordinator

Raw Materials Coordinator
Pontefract, West Yorkshire
£40,000 – £45,000 per year
Monday – Friday (08:30–17:00 or 06:00–15:00)

Are you passionate about ensuring the highest standards of quality in raw materials? We’re looking for an experienced Raw Materials Coordinator to join a well-established food manufacturing business in West Yorkshire. This factory-based role is vital in maintaining and improving raw material quality, ensuring compliance with specifications, and building strong supplier relationships.

Key Responsibilities:

• Review raw materials against specifications and update supplier specifications as needed.

• Work closely with the technical team to maintain approved raw material standards.

• Conduct product assessments during intake and production, using monitoring methods such as Foss analysis and butchery checks.

• Report findings (positive and negative) to Technical, Commercial, and Operational teams.

• Build strong, compliance-led relationships with suppliers, addressing quality issues proactively.

• Raise NCRs or rejection notices for materials not meeting specifications.

• Support supplier visits and audits with the Technical Manager.

• Provide training and support to production teams on butchery specifications and meat cuts.

• Create regular reports and trend analysis to monitor supplier and product performance.

• Drive continuous improvement in butchery methods, packaging formats, and raw material use.

What We’re Looking For:

• Strong background in food manufacturing, preferably with meat and butchery knowledge.

• Experience working with raw material specifications, quality systems, and compliance.

• Confident in communicating with suppliers and internal teams.

• Analytical mindset with the ability to create reports and identify trends.

• Practical approach, comfortable with factory-based work and supplier site visits.

What’s on Offer:

• Competitive salary of £40,000 – £45,000

• Monday – Friday role with flexible start/finish times (06:00–15:00 or 08:30–17:00)

• Opportunity to make a real impact on supplier performance and product quality

• Long-term career development within a growing food manufacturing business