Quality Auditor

ASR Group; London; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the sweeteners industry is seeking a Quality Technologist to ensure quality standards within the refinery. The role focuses on driving continuous improvements in Food Safety and Quality Systems and managing quality-related incidents while collaborating with factory teams and customers. Ideal candidates will have a background in Food Science and experience in quality roles within the food industry.

Qualifications

• Experience in a factory-facing quality role.
• Exposure to customer interface as a supplier to industry or retailers.
• Knowledge of HACCP and Root Cause Analysis.

Responsibilities

• Complete daily reports and manage incidents related to quality.
• Drive improvements in Food Safety and Quality Systems.
• Engage with functions to maintain HACCP plan.

Skills

Communication

Organizational skills

Decision-making

Quality Systems knowledge

Audit skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Food Science or related subject

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Outlook

Microsoft PowerPoint

Microsoft Visio

SAP software

Job description

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.

This role involves initiating quality improvements within T&L Sugars by leveraging experience in the food and/or sugar industry to define best practices and anticipate customer requirements. Key responsibilities include supporting the Quality Assurance Manager and the wider Quality Team, building relationships with factory teams, and embedding Quality within the Thames site. The Quality Technologist will work closely with personnel across various functions within T&L Sugars' factory operations and with 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 assessments of potential quality and/or food safety issues.
• Drive improvements in the site’s Food Safety and Quality Systems.
• Participate actively in internal audits, traceability exercises, GFSI, and Third-Party audits.
• 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.
• 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 with 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 such as HACCP and Root Cause Analysis.
• Internal audit skills.
• Ability to communicate best practice knowledge at various levels.
• Ability to influence people with conflicting priorities.
• Strong organizational, planning, and decision-making skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Proficiency 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 through reliability, superior quality, and excellent customer service.
Efficiency and Sustainability: Eliminate inefficiencies to be a sustainable, low-cost producer and generate reinvestment fuel.
Value-Add: Create strategic advantages and profitability through value-added products and services. Our core values of Talent and Culture underpin our efforts to build, retain, and motivate a winning team.