QA SPECIALIST/ANALYST

CPL Cartonplast; Loversall; On-site; GBP 34,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Corporate benefits package

Collaborative international exposure

Job summary

Cartonplast UK Limited is seeking an experienced QA Specialist to drive continuous improvement and independently manage quality assurance across its Doncaster and Rotherham sites. You will work with Production and Logistics to uphold ISO 9001, ISO 14001, ISO 22000, and ISO 45001 standards and ensure product safety and hygiene levels.

Reporting to the QHSE Manager, you will lead audits, CAPA processes, staff training, and cross-functional improvement projects while supporting day-to-day

Qualifications

• Proven QA experience in a dedicated QA role with QMS, certifications, and customer complaints handling.
• Certified HACCP training and Food Safety & Quality training.
• Direct experience in a process flow production environment.
• Strong IT skills, high attention to detail, problem analysis and planning abilities.
• Positive, proactive communication and ability to challenge stakeholders at all levels.

Responsibilities

• System Maintenance & Compliance: maintain ISO 9001, 14001, 22000 and 45001 UK-wide.
• Continuous Improvement: drive improvements and challenge management on processes.
• Audit & Certification Management: manage internal/external audits and certifications.
• Root Cause & CAPA: handle customer complaints, conduct root cause analysis, implement CAPA.
• Operational Support: assist Production Manager with process monitoring, training, and product verification.
• Group Collaboration: coordinate with Group QA team on structural changes.

Skills

QA Experience

HACCP training

Food Safety & Quality training

Process awareness

IT competency

Attention to detail

Planning & workload management

Stakeholder communication

Job description

Cartonplast UK Limited is a leading provider of Reusable Transit Packaging solutions. We are dedicated to maintaining the highest industry standards across our operations. As we continue to develop our systems, we are seeking an experienced, proactive QA Specialist to drive continuous improvement and independent quality management across our Doncaster and Rotherham sites.

Job Purpose & Scope

Reporting directly to the QHSE Manager, you will be responsible for ensuring that all processes and products meet internal and external standards. You will independently manage Quality Assurance at Cartonplast UK, providing professional guidance to staff regarding quality, safety, hygiene, and the environment. Working closely with both Production and Logistics, you will drive continuous improvement and maintain our integrated management systems (ISO 9001, ISO 14001, ISO 22000, and ISO 45001), whilst ensuring hygiene and product safety levels remain at the highest possible standard.

Key Responsibilities

• System Maintenance & Compliance: Implement and maintain the effectiveness of our management systems across ISO 9001, ISO 14001, ISO 22000, and ISO 45001 in the UK.
• Continuous Improvement: Proactively drive the development of operational processes, challenging the management team regarding continuous improvement ideas.
• Audit & Certification Management: Independently manage internal and external audits and oversee the maintenance of all site certifications.
• Root Cause & CAPA: Handle customer complaints, coordinate root cause analysis, and implement effective CAPA measures to ensure process functionality.
• Operational Support: Work closely with the Production Manager to support day-to-day process monitoring, staff training, and finished product verification.
• Group Collaboration: Project-manage the implementation of structural changes and collaborate closely with the wider Group Quality Assurance Team based overseas.

Key Skills & Experience Required

Essential

• Proven QA Experience: At least 3 years in a dedicated Quality Assurance position, including hands-on experience maintaining a QMS, handling certifications, and managing customer complaints.
• Qualifications & Training: Certified HACCP training and Food Safety & Quality training.
• Operational Awareness: Direct experience working within a process flow production environment.
• Core Competencies: Strong IT competency, high attention to detail, problem analysis skills, and excellent planning/workload organisation.
• Attitude & Communication: A positive "can-do" mentality with the ability to professionally communicate and challenge stakeholders at all levels of the business.

Desirable

• Prior experience within a logistics/transport industry.
• Knowledge of food safety legislation and general industry standards.
• Basic understanding of Microbiology.

What We Offer

• Competitive salary and corporate benefits package
• Collaborative international working exposure as part of the wider Cartonplast Group