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KatKin

KatKin

IT
Haverhill, MA, USA
Posted on Oct 2, 2024
KatKin's Opportunity

Cats are undeniably champions of the Internet. They're cute, hilarious, and can be jerks, so honestly what's not to love? But, while they've been getting the recognition they deserve online, they've been left by the wayside in the pet food industry, with legacy FMCG companies opting to offer variations of food for them rather than providing food formulated for their dietary needs – did you know they're obligate carnivores, so a high meat diet is a biological necessity?

Enter KatKin.

The Role

Are you a recent graduate in Food, Science or Agriculture seeking a developmental role with a passion for food manufacturing?

Our team in Haverhill is seeking a motivated and dedicated Technical Graduate to join our growing Technical team. This is a great opportunity for someone looking to build a career in Food Safety, Quality or Compliance management with a leading business that puts Food Safety at the forefront of its approach to manufacturing.

Key ownership areas
  • Data analysis and production of KPI reports, trending and data insight

  • Supporting the production of Customer Product and Quality Attribute Specifications

  • Supporting the development of the QMS, HACCP and Good Manufacturing Practices

  • Lead investigative projects designed to improve the Food Safety and Quality performance across the Manufacturing site

  • Working closely with the Technical Management team to validate our CCPs and PRPs

  • Assist in developing improved controls across all of our Suppliers and Raw Materials

  • Assisting in internal and external meeting preparation compiling minutes, corrective actions and owning areas aligned to your development and growth

  • Assist in the maintenance of site documentation and product traceability

  • Lead on appropriate projects to support Food Safety and Quality

Who we are looking for:
  • An energetic and ambitious graduate

  • Strong IT skills able to draft presentations and interpret data

  • Excellent communication skills and a real team player

  • Industrial placement experience ideally

  • Have a keen interest in food

Nice to haves
  • An appreciation of Food Safety and Quality

  • Experience of working in a Food Manufacturing environment

  • Experience with using Google Suite

What We Offer
  • Competitive salary

  • Career defining opportunity to develop within an open context environment with our quickly scaling brand

  • 33 days holiday every year plus your birthday off (inclusive of bank holidays)

  • Discount for KatKin fresh meals

  • AXA Health Insurance including optical and dental

  • Yearly personal development budget

  • Company pension

  • Access to discount Portal

To Apply
Send your CV and cover letter to terrie@katkin.com
About us
We aim to encourage a culture where people can be themselves and be valued for their strengths. We’re proud to be an equal opportunity employer, and actively encourage applications from all backgrounds. At KatKin we celebrate differences, and everything that makes our colleagues unique, by upholding an inclusive environment in which we can all thrive.

We want to make our recruitment processes accessible to everyone, so if there is any way that we can support you to be the best you can be, please contact terrie@katkin.com