Quality Auditor

TN United Kingdom; London; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Quality Technologist to enhance quality assurance processes within their London refinery. The role involves managing daily quality reports, driving food safety improvements, and collaborating with various teams to ensure compliance with quality standards. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in food safety systems, excellent communication skills, and experience in the food or sugar industry. Join a company dedicated to delivering superior quality and customer service while fostering a culture of continuous improvement and sustainability.

Qualifications

• Experience in a factory facing quality role.
• Knowledge of food safety and quality systems.
• Ability to influence and communicate effectively.

Responsibilities

• Review daily quality information and attend operation meetings.
• Drive improvements in food safety and quality systems.
• Engage with functions to maintain HACCP plans.

Skills

Quality Management

Food Safety Systems

HACCP

Root Cause Analysis

Internal Audit Skills

Communication Skills

Organizational Skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Food Science

Relevant discipline or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Outlook

Microsoft PowerPoint

Microsoft Visio

SharePoint

SAP

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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, located in Louisiana, New York, California, Maryland, Canada, and Mexico. In Europe, the company owns and operates sugar refineries in England and Portugal. ASR Group also owns and operates mills in Mexico and Belize. The company’s brand portfolio includes the leading brands Domino, C&H, Redpath, Tate & Lyle, Lyle’s, and Sidul.

COMPANY DESCRIPTION

ASR Group’s companies have more than 150 years of experience taking sugar cane from the field to the table. Our expertise in every aspect of the cane sugar process is without equal. We are the largest vertically integrated cane sugar refiner in the world. Our nine refineries are found in five countries across the globe and collectively can produce more than six million tonnes of sugar. We also own and operate sugar mills in the United States, Mexico, and Belize. As an expert in raw sugar procurement, our reach spans more than 40 countries, and our network of partners and suppliers has never been stronger. Our brands are leaders in their respective markets. We sell our branded and private label sugars, sweeteners, and syrups in the grocery, food service, industrial, and pharmaceutical channels in the Americas, Caribbean, Europe, the Middle East, India, and Asia.

OVERVIEW

The purpose of the Quality Technologist role is to be the quality point of contact in the refinery. To report and follow up on daily issues to identify deviations and trends as well as participate in site-wide action groups as required.

To initiate quality improvements within T&L Sugars using experience gained in the food and/or sugar industry to define best practices and anticipate our customers’ requirements. Key aspects of this role include supporting the Quality Assurance Manager and wider Quality Team, building relationships with factory teams, and embedding Quality within the Thames site. The Quality Technologist will work closely with personnel from a wide range of functions within T&L Sugars factory-facing operation teams and our customers.

DETAILED ROLES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Review daily Quality information and attend operation meetings as the quality representative.
• Complete daily reports with accurate and factual information.
• Manage incidents, including quick risk assessment of potential quality and/or food safety issues.
• Drive improvements in the site’s Food Safety and Quality Systems.
• Participate actively in the internal audit program, traceability exercises, and GFSI and Third Party audits for the site.
• Complete quality sign-offs as required and participate in site trials.
• Develop and ensure Food Safety work permits are in place for all relevant works and completed appropriately.
• Conduct site-wide GMP audits and Gemba walks as per schedule.
• Engage with other functions to maintain an up-to-date HACCP plan, supporting the site’s HACCP team leader.
• Manage customer relations, including queries and audit findings/CAPAs.
• Drive Continuous Improvements in the site’s Quality Culture.

WORK EXPERIENCES

Experience in a factory-facing quality role.

Experience of sugar and/or food industry best practices.

Exposure to customer interface, either as a supplier to industry or retailers.

EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS

Bachelor’s degree in a relevant discipline (Food Science or related subject) or equivalent.

• Knowledge of relevant Food Safety and Quality systems and their implementation such as HACCP and Root Cause Analysis.
• Internal audit skills.
• Ability to communicate best practice knowledge at various levels.
• The ability to influence people who may have conflicting priorities.
• Strong organizational, planning, and decision-making abilities.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft applications such as Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, and Visio.
• Desirable knowledge of SharePoint, Redzone, and/or SAP software.

At Tate & Lyle Sugars, our goal is to be the most admired sweetener company.

Service Excellence: Be the industry's Gold Standard by a relentless focus on reliability, providing products with superior quality and excellent customer service.
Efficiency and Sustainability: Eliminate inefficiency to be a sustainable, low-cost producer and generate fuel for reinvestment.
Value-Add: Create strategic advantage and enhanced profitability through value-added products and services. The foundation of our values is Talent and Culture as we aim to build, retain, and motivate a winning team.