Description
Your RoleWe are looking for a SUPPLIER QUALITY TECHNICIAN for the new Affinity team, who will structure the new Mantova plant. Mantova plant is the new Affinity project and it represents a pivot moment for the society: this new factory will be focused on Wet production, giving to our group new possibilities and visions, entering new markets as direct protagonist. The processes of structuring the plant are evolving, growing a team focused on this challenge to better work on the ramp up.Based in Mantova as a part of the Central quality team and directly reporting to the Vendor Assurance Manager of Affinity, this role will be responsible for the supplier quality assurance, managing audit, risk assessment and controls on raw materials. What you will do
1. Carry out risk assessment
2. Update the suppliers platform and review documentation
3. Manage documentation between the supplier platform and SAP
4. Perform audits and technical visits to Suppliers internationally,
5. Manage and review supplier self-assessments,
6. Coordinate external audits when necessary,
7. Incident reports management and supplier performance evaluations, including data management (results trending from LIMS & SAP QM)
8. Co-packer control plan management in coordination with R&D
What we are looking for
9. Science Degree, valuable Food technology, Nutrition, Chemistry, Agronomist Engineer or similar
10. Experience in Quality dealing with ingredients and supplier
11. Experience in supplier quality team in an international environment is a plus
12. Food safety GFSI LAC is desirable
13. Internal auditor training and auditing experience (internal audit or second party audits) is desirable
14. English & italian, good command (both written and spoken), other EU languages are a plus
15. Dynamic person, proactive and with capability to self-organising itself.
16. Good planning skills
17. Team work is important by must be able to develop tasks on its own
18. Availability to travel up to 30% of the time.
What we offer
19. Ticket Restaurant
20. Amazon product discount
21. Free Parking
22. Affinity University platform: Professional development opportunities for employees at different stages of their careers, acknowledging diverse career paths.
23. Celebrations & Fun
If you don’t meet all the requirements, don’t worry. We value diverse backgrounds and encourage you to apply anyway. Your application will be thoughtfully reviewed!We cultivate an inclusive culture that celebrates diversity. We firmly believe that embracing a variety of perspectives is integral to both our company’s success and the strength of our team. That’s why we are committed to providing equal opportunities for all.Our CompanyAffinity Petcare is more than an international petfood company. For more than 60 years, we have been dedicated to nourishing healthy bonds between dogs, cats, and people to make the world a better place. We are very proud of our innovative brands which include: Ultima, Advance, Brekkies, Nature’s Variety, Nature’s Menu, Natural Trainer, Libra, and more. Currently, we have over 1,200 professionals working for this purpose from Barcelona, Paris, Milan, and London, as well as 4 production sites through which we supply the 70+ countries where our brands have a presence. So, what are you waiting for? Join our team to leave your footprint!Want to know more about us? Follow us on LinkedIn for the latest updates and job opportunities. You can also follow us on Instagram to learn more about life at Affinity and hear from our team.