Quality/Technical Manager

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About Better Origin

Our food chain is broken - the system that can barely feed 7 billion people will not feed 10 billion we're expected to reach by 2050. And while it's hard to imagine that things could be different, they have to be.

At Better Origin, our mission is to fix the broken food chain. We are inspired by nature and how it deals with waste, with nutrients always flowing in a circular system.

Our solution use insects - nature's best up cyclers - to transform food waste into a range of innovative products, from animal feed to pet food. With the help of AI and robotics the larvae find their place back into the food chain, reducing food waste and emissions, making circular economy possible.

Why join us?

We're backed by world-class investors at Balderton Capital, Fly Ventures and Metavallon VC. We're working with supermarkets and food producers to roll out our technology in the UK and the EU. In 2021, we signed a contract with Morrisons to convert their fruit and veg waste and create a carbon neutral egg line.

Following our $16m Series A round raised to support technology and team scaleup, we are looking to hire the best people that make Better Origin a great place to work.

We are very proud of our values and want to attract those who feel motivated by them as much as we are. Some of our key values include:

1. Customer obsession
2. No waste
3. Challenge makes us grow
4. Accountability drives excellence
5. Respect each other
6. Keep it simple, keep it done

Requirements

Your RoleAs the Quality Manager, you will be responsible for setting, developing and ensuring adherence to companywide quality standards. Your remit will include product manufacturing, technical hygiene and site facilities.

Role specifics:

• Owning and developing Quality Management Systems as we continue to scale-up our production
• Conducting in-depth analysis of food production (insect puree for pet food) and operational company processes, identifying areas for improvement
• Creating documentation, validating records, evidencing requirements and setting follow up actions
• Ensuring continuously meeting the requirements of customers and external bodies e.g. auditors, legislators, and regulators
• Taking ownership of internal site audits, ensuring compliance to HACCP, hygiene, and safety standards
• Becoming the primary contact for external and customer led audits
• Collaborating cross-functionally with internal stakeholders, including the Senior Leadership Team as well as colleagues from Production, Biology, Engineering and Business Services
• Developing training initiatives to empower team members to action and maintain standards

What we're looking for:

• At least 4 years' experience in an equivalent role within food manufacturing
• Qualified as a Lead Auditor, experienced in managing external audits and accreditation bodies
• Comfortable managing internal and external stakeholders, setting quality standards and ensuring compliance
• Strong organisational and communicational skills
• Excited to build new processes and be leading the way in an upcoming industry
• HACCP certified (Level 4 desirable)
• STEM degree (desirable)

Benefits

• 25 days holiday + birthday leave + bank holidays
• Enhanced pension scheme
• Private health insurance
• Cycle to Work + Electric Car schemes
• Learning and Development budget
• Monthly company social days + annual company events
• Fully stocked staff kitchen
• Hybrid, flexible working

You can find more information about us at www.betterorigin.co.uk

Better Origin embraces diversity and equal opportunity. We are committed to building a team that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. The more inclusive we are, the better our work will be.