Quality Assurance Advisor

Pladis Global; Banbury; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading food manufacturer in the United Kingdom is seeking a Quality Assurance (QA) Advisor to support their facility in Banbury. The chosen candidate will be instrumental in overseeing quality and food safety standards, implementing policies, and managing compliance audits. Ideal applicants should possess strong knowledge of food safety and quality assurance processes, along with excellent communication skills to influence and lead stakeholders. A range of benefits, including medical insurance and development opportunities, is offered.

Benefits

Annual Incentive Plan

Private medical insurance

Stakeholder Pension Scheme

25 days + bank holidays

Holiday Enhancement Scheme

Volunteering Day opportunity

Cycle to work scheme

Discount and Cashback Programme

Employee Assistance Programme

Financial Wellbeing Support

Training and development opportunities

Qualifications

• Strong experience in quality roles, especially HACCP management.
• Confident with IT systems for quality and compliance processes.
• Ability to lead and influence stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Provide expert advice on QA and Food Safety matters.
• Lead development and improvement of Quality systems.
• Coordinate audits and monitor policy implementation.
• Deliver training on QA and Food Safety.
• Oversee vendor performance and support Crisis Management.

Skills

Quality Assurance expertise

Food Safety knowledge

Experience in HACCP

Communication skills

IT systems proficiency

Stakeholder influence

Education

Food or Science-based HND

Level 4 Food Safety and HACCP certifications

Degree in food safety/food science (desirable)

IOSH Managing Safety certification (desirable)

Job description

Job Overview

As a Quality Assurance (QA) Advisor, you'll play a vital role in supporting our Stockport factory with expertise in QA, Food Safety, Pest Control, and Process Integrity. Reporting to the Site Compliance Manager, you'll help implement pladis Central QA and Food Safety policies, drive continuous improvement, and manage the site's Quality and Food Safety systems. This role is all about making a difference; overseeing internal audits, supporting complaint and incident management, and ensuring compliance with legal, retailer, and pladis standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide expert advice and support on QA and Food Safety matters, ensuring compliance and maintaining high standards.
• Lead the development and improvement of Quality and Food Safety systems, including HACCP and SOP approvals.
• Coordinate internal and external audits, monitor policy implementation, and resolve non‑conformances.
• Deliver QA and Food Safety training, contribute to specification reviews, and report on performance metrics.
• Oversee vendor performance and support Crisis Incident Management through risk assessments and reporting.

Qualifications

• Food or Science‑based HND, Level 4 Food Safety and HACCP certifications (auditing qualification desirable).
• Strong experience in quality roles, including HACCP management within FMCG environments.
• Confident with IT systems and tools for quality and compliance processes.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills, able to engage at all levels.
• Ability to influence and lead stakeholders to drive quality and food safety standard.
• Desirable: Degree in food safety/food science discipline.
• Desirable: IOSH Managing Safety certification.

Benefits

• Annual Incentive Plan (AIP).
• Private medical insurance.
• Stakeholder Pension Scheme with Life Assurance Cover upon enrolment.
• 25 days + bank holidays.
• Holiday Enhancement Scheme.
• 1 Volunteering Day per year.
• Cycle to work scheme.
• Discount and Cashback Programme.
• Employee Assistance Programme.
• Financial Wellbeing Support.
• Training and development opportunities.

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