Quality Assurance Specialist

Centre People; London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job description

A beauty and health food company is looking for a Quality Assurance Specialist to join their team in London. The Quality Assurance Specialist will be responsible for liaising with suppliers in Europe, America, Canada, Japan, and other various locations. Understanding of Japanese culture would be advantageous for this role.
Experience in quality assurance/ management in the food supplement, pharmaceutical, or chemical sector is a must.

TYPE: Permanent, full-time
WORKING HOURS: 9:00-18:00 from Monday to Friday (flexible working schedule is available)
SALARY: Dependant on experience
START: ASAP
LOCATION: Central London (3 days in the office, 2 days working from home, negotiable)

Quality Assurance Specialist Main Responsibilities:

1. Supplier Quality Management: Regularly assess supplier quality systems and processes, ensuring they meet our company standards and regulatory requirements.
2. Compliance Monitoring: Ensure all products comply with relevant standards and regulations in the UK, EU, and Canada. Stay updated with regulatory changes.
3. Quality Control Oversight: Oversee the quality control measures at supplier sites, including testing and inspection protocols.
4. Audit Management: Conduct regular audits of suppliers in Europe and Japan to ensure adherence to quality standards.
5. Quality Data Collection: Systematically collect, analyze, and report quality-related data from suppliers to identify trends and areas for improvement.
6. Problem-Solving: Address any quality issues with suppliers and customers, implementing corrective actions and preventive measures.
7. Internal and External Communication: Liaise with internal teams and external suppliers to ensure quality objectives are understood and met.

Quality Assurance Specialist Ideal Candidate:

1. 3 years+ experience as a quality assurance/management in food supplements, pharmaceutical, or chemical sector.
2. Attention to detail.
3. Willing to take on responsibility outside of the quality assurance.
4. Understanding of Japanese culture is preferred.

Note: All applicants for the Quality Assurance Specialist must have the right to work in the UK as the Company is not able to offer visa support.