Quality Assurance Specialist

Solina Group; Bedford; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading food solutions provider in Bedford is seeking a Quality Assurance Specialist to ensure compliance with food safety and quality standards. The role involves auditing, product testing, and collaboration with various departments to enhance quality processes. Candidates should have relevant educational qualifications and experience in Quality Assurance roles within the food industry. The company offers a competitive benefits package.

Benefits

Competitive benefits package

Qualifications

• Degree or equivalent in Food Science, Microbiology, or related discipline.
• Experience in the food industry in Quality Assurance/control.
• Auditing qualification and experience.

Responsibilities

• Ensure product testing schedule is adhered to and analyze results.
• Carry out environmental monitoring and investigate out-of-spec incidents.
• Support external audits and ensure compliance through internal auditing.

Skills

Experience in Quality Assurance

Teamwork

Organizational skills

Ability to travel

Open and honest communication

Education

Degree in Food Science, Microbiology or related discipline

Tools

BRCGS

HACCP

Job description

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Quality Assurance Specialist

Apply locations Bedford posted on Posted 2 Days Ago job requisition id R - 212

At Solina, our community of close to 5,000 people share a passion for food and live our entrepreneurial culture.

We design customised savoury solutions for our clients operating in the food industry, food service, butchery and nutrition markets. With sustainability at the heart of our business model, we aim to produce food that is good in every sense of the word: delicious, nourishing, affordable, sustainable and convenient.

Solina is a fast-growing business, with around 50 production sites and R&D laboratories present in more than 19 countries mainly in Europe and North America.

By constantly rethinking culinary solutions, we make food matter for people and the planet.

If you're ready for a new adventure in a dynamic, expanding, passionate, international company, join us !

Reporting to the Quality Assurance Manager, the Quality Assurance Specialist works within the Quality Team and is responsible for the auditing of Food Safety and Quality standards across all sites.

Team player working across all departments in delivering quality KPIs, positively involved in delivering food safety culture and improving quality standards across all sites.

Key Responsibilities

1. Ensure product testing schedule is adhered to, record and analyse results to identify trends, escalate any out of specification results and support with investigations.

2. Ensure environmental monitoring, allergen and water testing is carried out, investigate out of specs and support with investigations.

3. Support external audits by preparing required documentation, carrying out and presenting traceability exercise.

4. Ensure compliance with industry regulations, company policies and standards through internal auditing of processes and procedures.

5. Identify quality and food safety issues and collaborate with relevant departments to implement corrective and preventative actions (CAPA).

6. Communicate effectively with the operations team to address quality concerns.

7. Provide training on Food Safety and Quality procedures as needed.

8. Conduct environmental swabbing and trend results.

9. Actively participate in site meetings and business quality projects.

Candidate Profile

Ideally holds a degree or equivalent in Food Science, Microbiology or a related discipline

Experience working in the food industry in Quality assurance/control or technical role

Team worker

Open and honest

Organised and diligent

Able to travel within the UK and overseas

Current, valid driving license

Experience and knowledge of BRCGS and participating in audits

Auditing qualification and experience

HACCP and Food Safety Qualifications

Benefits

Competitive benefits package

We are open to talents of all backgrounds. Our recruitment process is based on competences, and we openly welcome all candidates of all types according to our DEI Commitment