The Women In Meat Industry Awards – Rising Star Award Winner

CELEBRATING INSPIRATIONAL WOMEN IN THE MEAT INDUSTRY

The Women In Meat Industry Awards 2019 – Rising Star Award Winner

We are delighted to share with you that our very own Rebecca Phillips, Food Safety and Quality Manager, West Devon has won the “The Women In Meat Industry Rising Star Award”. This award is for women at the early stages of their career and have already made exceptional progress in the meat industry.

Having joined the company as a Graduate Trainee in 2017, Rebecca was quick to show an aptitude and commitment within the Food Safety and Quality Department. This dedication has seen her rapidly rise through the ranks, becoming not only a vital member of the team but a key asset to the business. Rebecca’s enthusiasm, in a very demanding role, has seen her build strong rapport with colleagues as she passionately works on continuously improving the Food Safety Culture within the business.

Rebecca Phillips commenting on her achievement:- “I was extremely surprised to win the Rising Star Award, especially being surrounded by so many inspirational women in the meat industry, but very proud to be recognised at such a prestigious industry wide event. The meat industry is everchanging and no single day is the same, there is always another challenge to contend with and problem to solve. I am passionate about continuously improving the Food Safety Culture within Dunbia and winning this award will strengthen my desire to succeed”.

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Agriculture

Working across key areas such as supply chain, animal welfare, and sustainable agriculture, you will get involved in all aspects of the agriculture and research and development areas within the business.

Environmental

This varied role will provide you with an opportunity to get involved in all aspects of the Environmental department and participate in continuous improvement projects within a fast-paced food manufacturing environment.

Human Resources

As your skills and knowledge develop over time, you will get involved in all aspects of HR within a fast-paced food manufacturing environment and your responsibility will increase.

Retail National Account Management

This exciting role will see you gain a wide range of business experience skills, providing support to major UK retail supermarket customer accounts. 

Operations & Commercial

Work in a fast-paced food manufacturing environment gaining a hands-on experience across all aspects of operations, production and commercial with a focus on continuous improvement. 

New Product Development

You will be involved in supporting and managing the NPD process to ensure new and re-developed products are launched successfully. 

Livestock procurement

An exciting opportunity to learn about all areas of livestock procurement within the business, gaining a full understanding of production and operations.

Food Safety & Quality

A hands-on opportunity to understand and impact on food safety, quality and animal welfare across a fast-paced food manufacturing environment. Ensuring legislative compliance, customer excellence and continuous improvement.

Mechanical Engineering

As an engineering graduate you will be hands on and, on the go, working in a fast paced, busy environment overseeing electrical, mechanical and automation projects in a food manufacturing business.

Accounting & Finance

Gain a robust understanding in all aspects of the Finance Function with support at every step of the way to attain the professional qualifications needed to become a finance leader of the future.