Quality Assurance Specialist - Fixed Term Contract

GET STAFFED ONLINE RECRUITMENT LIMITED; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global supplier in the food and nutrition industry is seeking a Quality Assurance Specialist for a full-time, fixed-term contract. This hybrid role, based in Central London, involves ensuring product quality and compliance with industry standards. The ideal candidate will have at least five years of experience in quality assurance, alongside knowledge of regulations like BRC and HACCP. The company offers personal growth opportunities, including training and health benefits.

Benefits

Personal growth, including training and development opportunities

Health Cash Plan

Subsidised gym membership

Qualifications

• 5 years of experience in supplier quality, quality assurance within ingredients distributions or the manufacturing industry.
• Knowledge of industry standards and regulations, including BRC, HACCP, and GMP.
• Experience conducting supplier audits and managing corrective action processes.

Responsibilities

• Lead investigations into non-conformances and write investigation reports.
• Support site preparation for internal, customer and third-party audits.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to align on quality expectations.

Skills

Chinese language skills

Strong understanding of operational quality processes

Ability to conduct effective root cause analysis

Proven track record in investigations

Ability to work proactively

Education

5 years of experience in supplier quality

Tools

BRC

HACCP

GMP

Job description

Quality Assurance Specialist (Full-time, 12-18 months fixed term contract)

Hybrid - 2 Office days, Central London

Unlock your potential with our client

Our client is a leading global supplier of ingredients and premix manufacturing solutions and trusted by the world's best-known food, beverage, and nutrition brands.

Part of a major international group, their expertise lies in Ingredient Distribution, Manufacturing Solutions, and Customized Services. Their global network of colleagues, located in offices and manufacturing facilities around the world, deliver sustainable value-added solutions to their customers. They are recognized for their deep expertise, commitment to excellence, and bold innovation which have earned them a strong reputation as a trusted industry leader.

Wherever your career is headed, you'll find direction, opportunity, and belonging with them.

What does a Quality Assurance Specialist mean at our client?

The role is within their Operational Quality team pillar and plays a vital role in maintaining and improving the quality and safety of products and processes within their ingredients' distribution business, which also undertakes processing activities and co-manufacturing operations. This role is responsible for ensuring compliance with customer, regulatory and industry standards, supporting operational teams, and driving continuous improvement initiatives.

What's in it for you?

• Personal growth, including training and development opportunities
• Health Cash Plan
• Subsidised gym membership

Non-Conformance & Issue Resolution

• Lead investigations into non-conformances (internal, supplier and customer-related) and write investigation reports.
• Perform root cause analysis using industry standards, such as FMEA, 5Whys and Fishbone diagrams to determine scope/ impact and develop corrective/preventative actions.
• Drive corrective and preventative actions and verify their effectiveness to prevent recurrence.
• Perform risk assessment to determine the safety and efficacy of the product.
• Support the handling and resolution of customer complaints, working cross-functionally to ensure timely responses.
• Provide trend reports of quality events.

Audit & Compliance

• Support site preparation for internal, customer and third-party audits (e.g. BRC, customer audits) and actively participate as required.
• Ensure documentation and records are maintained and readily available.
• Monitor operation compliance with relevant regulatory, food safety and customer-specific standards.

Continuous Improvement & Training

• Identify areas for improvement within operational quality processes and support the implementation of enhanced controls and efficiencies.
• Support process improvement initiatives to reduce waste, improve efficiency and enhance product quality. Supplier & Co-Manufacturing Support,
• Support the quality assessment and approval of supplier services (Warehouses, processors and contract manufacturers/packagers).
• Monitor the performance of suppliers and improvement initiatives as required.

Cross-functional Support

• Collaborate with Product Managers, Commercial, and Supply Chain teams to align on quality expectations and ensure a seamless supply of quality-assured products.

Does this sound like you?

• Chinese language skills are highly desirable
• Strong understanding of operational quality processes, food safety standards and industry best practices.
• Ability to conduct effective root cause analysis and manage CAPAs.
• Proven track record in investigations, collaborative approach to problem solving, and cross-functional communication.
• Ability to work proactively, prioritise tasks and adapt to a fast-paced environment.
• 5 years of experience in supplier quality, quality assurance within ingredients distributions or the manufacturing industry.
• Knowledge of industry standards and regulations, including BRC, HACCP, and GMP.
• Experience conducting supplier audits and managing corrective action processes.

Interested? Our client would love to hear from you.

Click apply and submit your CV.