QUALITY TECHNOLOGIST - FOOD AND BEVERAGE
Hours ( Monday - Friday: 8.00AM - 16.00PM)
Annual Salary £40K PLUS CAR/CAR ALLOWANCE £5000
What's in it for me?
People Solutions are currently recruiting for a Quality Technologist to join our well-established client based in HIGH WYCOMBE on a full-time permanent basis. This is a fantastic opportunity offering an amazing annual salary and room to grow and progress.
What are the benefits?
Company Car or allowance £5000
Joining a company at a very exciting time due to major expansion
Career progression opportunities
Company pension
Employee discount
Enhanced maternity leave
Enhanced paternity leave
Free parking
Half day on your birthday
25 days + 8 public holidays
Day to Day Duties
Oversee all quality assurance activities to ensure that products or services meet company standards and comply with regulatory and customer requirements. This includes continuous improvement of quality management systems and processes, and ensuring product quality and customer satisfaction.
Promote a quality ethos in all company functions, providing coaching for Production, Branch and HQ teams
Ensure that production and distribution sites meet both external and internal quality audit requirement
Manage the company's Quality Management System (QMS) to achieve and maintain certifications (ISO 9001, Water Dispenser & Hydration Association).
Monitor day to day performance ensuring compliance with quality policies and procedures.
Conduct the quality line checks to the required standard & frequency and ensure results are accurately reported and trended
Plan, conduct, and oversee internal and external audits to ensure compliance.
Manage non-conformances, provide trend analysis and ensure clear CAPA are laid down to prevent recurrence
Lead audits with external stakeholders, including clients and regulatory bodies.
Support refurbishment team, ensure standards are maintained and fully documented
Monitor production processes, analyse trends and work with Production Teams to identify areas for process optimisation; monitor and liaise with external test
Maintain accurate documentation, ensuring traceability and record-keeping related to quality controls.
Stay updated with relevant industry standards, legal regulations, and safety protocol
Investigate and resolve customer complaints regarding product, providing customer with clear and timely resolution of issues
Lead, manage, teams responsible for quality assurance and compliance activities.
Essential Skills
Bachelor's degree in food science / technology related subject (e.g. Quality Management, Manufacturing, or related discipline).
Minimum of 2 years of experience in Food & Beverage Industry covering Quality Management or Quality Assurance role.
Proven track record of managing QMS, audits, and driving process improvements
Exceptionally strong influencing skills to motivate cross functional stakeholders. Confident oral and written communicator at all levels.
Experience in Microsoft programmes such as PowerPoint, excel
Strong understanding of quality tools such as Root Cause Analysis, CAPA, etc.
Proficiency in industry standards and frameworks, such as ISO 9001, BRC, FSCC2200.
Exceptional problem-solving, analytical, and decision-making skills.
High attention to detail and results-driven mindset.
Basic laboratory skills (chemical, microbiological) an asset
Must have full driving license as the role will require travel
What training is provided?
Industry related training and ongoing support throughout.
Contact
If you are ready to take on this exciting opportunity, apply today by clicking the link below or get in touch with our recruitment team to find out more.
People Solutions do not charge any of their candidates any fees or request deposits at any stage of the recruitment process.
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