Overview
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Position Details
* Schedule: Monday - Friday, 8:30am - 5pm
* Location: IPL Sittingbourne – Site Based Role
* Contract Type: Permanent
Key Responsibilities
* Ensure that manufacturing unit policies and procedures are regularly updated and managed to maintain compliance with legal and customer compliance.
* Guide the team in developing and delivering KPI reports and analysis, overseeing results and trends management to initiate investigations that support resolution and prevention.
* Lead the deployment and utilisation of the quality management system, procedures and policies within the manufacturing unit, ensuring operational processes are documented and governed using a risk‑based approach.
* Develop and implement an internal audit system to ensure that the manufacturing or business unit aligns with legal and customer requirements. Oversee the sites internal audit programme covering both systems and practical internal audits.
* Schedule and deliver key technical reviews related to the quality management system.
* Work with the STM to deploy the technical strategy, fostering a strong quality culture, and enabling colleagues to maximise their potential.
* Monitor and track non‑conformances, including trending analysis, follow‑ups and review of corrective and preventative actions.
* Monitor and evaluate compliance performance, identifying areas for improvement and implementing corrective actions.
* Prepare and present compliance reports to SLT and relevant stakeholders.
* Generate HACCP minutes and action tracking.
* Deputise for Site Technical Manager.
* Maintain a safe working environment by adhering to a “clean as you go” approach following safe working practices.
What We Are Looking For
* Experience at technologist level working with a retailer; expertise in interpreting customer code of practice; competent in using customer technical databases.
* Experience of maintaining an internal audit programme, a Quality Management System, and technical strategy implementation.
* Experience delivering BRC certification or equivalent.
* Experience using Root Cause Analysis techniques for problem solving.
* Ability to evaluate and interpret shelf‑life results.
* Expertise in applying food legislation to manufacturing products.
* Relevant qualification: Food Science, Food Technology or Microbiological; Advanced Food Hygiene level 4 or equivalent.
* Certifications: Level 3 HACCP, Level 2 Health & Safety, Level 2 Sensory Training, basic allergen awareness.
What’s in It for You
In return, we offer opportunities for professional development, a competitive salary, and a comprehensive benefits package, including:
* Asda In‑store discount 15%
* Annual Bonus Scheme
* 33 days annual leave (incl. 8 bank holidays)
* Enhanced pension scheme
* Life Assurance (4× base salary)
* Help@hand health & wellbeing support
* Grocery Aid support services
* Electric Vehicle Scheme
* Asda Mobile discount 30%
* Discounted health assessments and BUPA rates
* Asda pet insurance discount up to 10%
* Mortgage Advice Bureau support
* Exchange rate benefits via Asda Money
* Ride‑to‑work scheme
* Care Concierge resources
About Us
Our purpose is simple: we are one team creating exceptional value for our customers and supporting Asda on their journey to becoming #2 in the marketplace. We live by our values, celebrate diversity, and are committed to an inclusive business.
We invite applications from candidates who share our culture and values.
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