Quality Assurance Lead - Edmonton

TN United Kingdom; London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the beverage industry is seeking a Quality Assurance Lead for its Edmonton site in London. This role is crucial for maintaining quality and food safety standards, leading investigations, and collaborating with cross-functional teams. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in food manufacturing, excellent problem-solving skills, and relevant qualifications in Food Science or Quality Management.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a quality role within food manufacturing or FMCG.
• Strong knowledge of food safety standards (e.g., HACCP, ISO 22000) and GMP.
• Excellent attention to detail and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance with Quality and Food Safety standards.
• Lead root cause investigations and corrective/preventive actions.
• Conduct routine quality audits and GMP checks.

Skills

Quality Assurance

Manufacturing processes

Data analysis and reporting

Analytical thinking

Education

Relevant qualifications in Food Science

Quality Management

Tools

5 Whys

Fishbone diagrams

FMEA

Job description

Quality Assurance Lead - Edmonton, London

Client: Coca-Cola Europacific Partners

Location: London, United Kingdom

Job Category: Other

EU work permit required: Yes

Job Reference: a3e996934d49

Job Views: 2

Posted: 21.05.2025

Expiry Date: 05.07.2025

Job Description

Are you seeking new challenges within Coca-Cola Europacific Partners? Do you possess a personality with the power to influence and connect? Can you sustain a fast pace to keep growing? Are you motivated to make an impact with your desire to succeed?

Quality Assurance Lead, Edmonton

Permanent position

About Edmonton Operations

Edmonton Operations is the second-largest production facility in Great Britain, producing approximately 150 million cases of drinks annually across seven manufacturing lines. It is the only site in GB that produces Oasis drinks. With over 300 employees in Manufacturing, Quality, Environment, Safety (QESH), and Engineering, working here can open doors to excellent career opportunities within Edmonton and other GB sites.

Job Purpose

The Quality Lead is responsible for ensuring all Quality and Food Safety requirements are consistently met within their assigned area. This role promotes standardized working methods, continuous improvement, and a culture of compliance and good manufacturing practices (GMP).

Key Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance with Quality and Food Safety standards, policies, and procedures within the designated area.
• Support operational teams in daily quality and food safety matters as the primary quality lead.
• Monitor and report on key quality metrics (e.g., non-conformances, ppk, GMP scores, customer complaints).
• Lead root cause investigations and corrective/preventive actions (CAPA) for quality incidents, establishing action plans to prevent recurrence.
• Embed standard operating procedures (SOPs) and best practices to drive consistency and reduce variation.
• Conduct routine quality audits and GMP checks to maintain standards.
• Support training and upskilling of team members, including Lab Technicians, to maximize performance.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams (Production, Engineering, HSE) to proactively improve quality standards and identify risks.
• Lead quality culture throughout the site.
• Participate in internal and external audits, ensuring audit readiness.
• Contribute to Operational Excellence projects as needed.

Preferred Experience

• Proven experience in a quality role within food manufacturing or FMCG.
• Strong knowledge of food safety standards (e.g., HACCP, ISO 22000) and GMP.
• Excellent attention to detail and problem-solving skills.
• Effective communication and influencing skills across organizational levels.
• Proactive approach with a focus on continuous improvement.
• Experience with root cause analysis and quality tools (e.g., 5 Whys, Fishbone diagrams, FMEA) is desirable.

Qualifications

Relevant qualifications in Food Science, Quality Management, or related fields are preferred.

Technical Skills Required

• Quality Assurance
• Manufacturing processes
• Efficient operations
• Ethical and compliance focus
• Operational Excellence
• Data analysis and reporting
• Health & Safety
• Quality & Compliance focus
• Leadership & Ownership
• Analytical thinking

Application Deadline: 27/05/25. Early applications are encouraged as the vacancy may close early if filled.

We are Coca-Cola Europacific Partners (CCEP), a global company with 42,000 employees across 31 countries, committed to making, moving, and selling popular drinks. We value diversity and inclusion, welcoming people from all backgrounds. For more insights into our culture, connect with our employees via our live chat platform.

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