Quality Assurance and NPD Coordinator- Up to £40,000- SW London (hybrid)
Pod Talent is excited to be partnering with a fantastic food manufacturer with a global presence, who is looking for a quality and NPD coordinator to join their team in South West London on a hybrid working basis!
This is a fantastic opportunity for graduates or junior level candidates to join an international business, where you can get exposure to the full product life cycle for NPD and EPD, from quality and compliance, testing, supplier communication, and artwork management.
Day to day responsibilities, including but not limited to:
Supplier coordination: working with international 3rd party suppliers to review products, technical documents, artwork, and certifications, monitoring performance
Testing: running the testing schedules for taste and sensory sessions, organising tests with external partners and creating trial, production, and market reports, feeding back to senior leadership
QA support: working with global markets regarding compliance requirements and external regulatory agencies
Requirements for the role:
Experience in a similar NPD or QA role in a food business, ideally working with 3rd party manufacturers (a placement year or internship is great!)
HACCP Level 2 and a relevant university degree
Knowledge of product specification, labelling requirements, and stage- gate process
A keen interest and enthusiasm for the food industry!
Due to the nature of the role, candidates must have right to work in the UK and candidates with a short notice period will be prioritised.
If this sounds like your next role, click apply or send your CV to with your salary expectations and notice period