Quality Auditor

ASR Group; City Of London; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player seeks a Quality Technologist to enhance quality practices at their refinery. This role involves managing daily quality reports, driving improvements in Food Safety and Quality Systems, and collaborating with various teams to ensure excellence in operations. The ideal candidate will have a background in food science and experience in a quality role within the food industry. Join a team dedicated to service excellence and sustainability, where your contributions will significantly impact the quality culture of the organization.

Qualifications

• Experience in a factory-facing quality role in the food industry.
• Knowledge of HACCP and internal audit skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage daily quality reports and represent quality in meetings.
• Drive improvements in Food Safety and Quality Systems.
• Conduct GMP audits and maintain HACCP plans.

Skills

Food Safety Systems

Quality Assurance

Root Cause Analysis

Communication Skills

Organizational Abilities

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Food Science

Equivalent qualifications

Tools

Microsoft Office

SharePoint

Redzone

SAP

Job description

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ASR Group is the world’s largest refiner and marketer of cane sugar, with an annual production capacity of more than 6 million tons of sugar. The company produces a full line of grocery, industrial, food service, and specialty sweetener products. Across North America, ASR Group owns and operates six sugar refineries in Louisiana, New York, California, Maryland, Canada, and Mexico. In Europe, the company owns and operates refineries in England and Portugal. ASR Group also owns mills in Mexico and Belize. The company’s brands include Domino, C&H, Redpath, Tate & Lyle, Lyle’s, and Sidul.

COMPANY DESCRIPTION

With over 150 years of experience, ASR Group specializes in taking sugar cane from the field to the table. We are the largest vertically integrated cane sugar refiner globally, with nine refineries across five countries capable of producing over six million tonnes of sugar. Our operations include sugar mills in the US, Mexico, and Belize, and a vast network of raw sugar procurement spanning more than 40 countries. Our brands lead in their markets, serving grocery, food service, industrial, and pharmaceutical channels across the Americas, Caribbean, Europe, Middle East, India, and Asia.

OVERVIEW

The Quality Technologist acts as the primary quality contact at the refinery, responsible for reporting and following up on daily issues to identify deviations and trends, and participating in site-wide action groups as needed.

The role involves initiating quality improvements using industry best practices, supporting the Quality Assurance Manager and team, building relationships with factory teams, and embedding quality practices within the Thames site. The Technologist will collaborate with various functions within T&L Sugars factory operations and customer relations.

DETAILED ROLES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Review daily quality information and represent quality in operation meetings.
• Complete accurate daily reports.
• Manage incidents, including quick risk assessments of potential quality and food safety issues.
• Drive improvements in Food Safety and Quality Systems.
• Participate in internal audits, traceability exercises, and GFSI and third-party audits.
• Complete quality sign-offs and participate in site trials.
• Develop and ensure Food Safety work permits are in place.
• Conduct GMP audits and Gemba walks as scheduled.
• Maintain an up-to-date HACCP plan in collaboration with the HACCP team.
• Manage customer relations, including queries and audit findings/CAPAs.
• Promote continuous improvement in the site's quality culture.

WORK EXPERIENCES

Experience in a factory-facing quality role, preferably within the sugar or food industry, with exposure to customer interface as a supplier to industry or retailers.

EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS

Bachelor’s degree in Food Science or a related discipline, or equivalent. Knowledge of Food Safety and Quality systems like HACCP and Root Cause Analysis, internal audit skills, and strong communication and organizational abilities are required. Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications is essential, with desirable knowledge of SharePoint, Redzone, and SAP software.

At Tate & Lyle Sugars, our goal is to be the most admired sweetener company, focusing on Service Excellence, Efficiency and Sustainability, Value-Add, and Talent and Culture to build a winning team.