Quality Assurance Lead - Edmonton

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

Job summary

A leading company in the food manufacturing sector is seeking a Quality Assurance Lead in London to ensure compliance with quality and food safety standards. This role involves driving continuous improvement, supporting operational teams, and fostering a culture of quality across the site. Ideal candidates will have proven experience in quality roles, strong knowledge of food safety standards, and excellent communication skills.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Quality Assurance

Data Analysis

Problem Solving

Communication

Leadership

Education

Relevant qualifications in Food Science or Quality Management

Tools

HACCP Level 3

Job description

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Quality Assurance Lead - Edmonton, London (Edmonton)

Client: Coca-Cola Europacific Partners

Location: London (Edmonton), United Kingdom

Job Category: Other

EU work permit required: Yes

Job Views: 4

Posted: 21.05.2025

Expiry Date: 05.07.2025

Job Description:

Job Purpose: The Quality Lead is responsible for ensuring that all Quality and Food Safety requirements are consistently met within their assigned Performance Cell or Area. This role drives the implementation of standardized ways of working, promotes continuous improvement, and fosters a culture of compliance and good manufacturing practices (GMP) across the team.

Key Responsibilities:

• Ensure full compliance with Quality and Food Safety standards, policies, and procedures within the designated area.
• Act as the primary quality lead for the Performance Cell, supporting operational teams in day-to-day quality and food safety matters.
• Monitor and report on key quality metrics (e.g., non-conformances, ppk, GMP scores, customer complaints).
• Lead and support root cause investigations and corrective/preventive actions (CAPA) for quality-related incidents. Establish Action Plans to avoid repetitive issues and ensure their implementation.
• Champion and embed standardized operating procedures (SOPs) and best practices within the area to drive consistency and reduce variation.
• Conduct routine quality audits and GMP checks to ensure standards are maintained.
• Support training and upskilling of team members on quality and food safety principles, including Lab Technicians, to maximize individual and team performance.
• Collaborate and coach cross-functional teams (Production, Engineering, HSE) to proactively improve Quality standards and identify risks, driving continuous improvement.
• Lead quality culture throughout the site.
• Participate in internal and external audits, ensuring audit readiness at all times.
• Participate in Operational Excellence projects as required.

Experience preferred:

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

Qualifications required:

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

Functional technical skills required:

• Quality Assurance
• Manufacturing processes
• Efficient operations
• Ethical and compliance-focused
• Operational Excellence
• Data Analysis and reporting
• Health & Safety
• HACCP Level 3

Behavioral competencies preferred:

• Quality & Compliance Focus
• Leadership & Ownership
• Analytical Thinking
• Communication & Collaboration
• Continuous Improvement

Note: The closing date for applications is 27/05/25. We reserve the right to close this advertisement early if we receive a high volume of applications. To ensure consideration, please apply as soon as possible.

We are Coca-Cola Europacific Partners (CCEP), a team of 42,000 people serving customers in 31 countries. We are committed to diversity and inclusion, welcoming people from all walks of life. For more about our culture, you can speak to one of our employees via our live chat platform. If you prefer not to participate in activities related to alcohol sales, please discuss this with your talent acquisition contact.