Quality Disposition Specialist – GMP & CAPA (Food)

Kendal Nutricare Ltd; Kendal; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Kendal Nutricare Ltd is seeking a Disposition Technician to join our Quality team. You will handle routine dispositioning of products across production stages, monitor customer and vendor complaints, and drive CAPA-based quality improvements to ensure market releases meet regulatory and internal standards.

The role emphasizes GMP, HACCP, and regulatory compliance, with a rotating 2-week shift pattern. Strong analysis and documentation skills are essential in this fast-growing infant nutrition

Qualifications

• Degree in Food Science, Microbiology, Chemistry, or related discipline.
• Proven experience in a quality role within food manufacturing, pharmaceutical or medical devices.
• Strong knowledge of GMP, HACCP, and quality systems.
• Be self-motivated and a great team player.
• Be organised, efficient and methodical.
• Excellent attention to detail.
• Analytically minded and continuous improvement focused.
• Quality-focused with drive to uphold standards.
• Excellent computer skills, including Microsoft.
• Professional communication skills at all levels.
• Experience in infant formula or dairy manufacturing quality roles.
• Experience managing complaints, investigations, and CAPA processes.
• Experience with regulatory agencies or GFSI-certified sites (e.g., BRCGS).
• Knowledge of BRCGS standard and/or food regulations.

Responsibilities

• Review and approve batch records, in-process checks, and laboratory results for raw materials, intermediates, and finished goods.
• Perform dispositioning of materials and products, ensuring compliance with internal specifications and regulatory requirements.
• Liaise with Production, Laboratories, and Supply Chain to ensure timely release of products.
• Maintain accurate and traceable documentation for all batch dispositions.
• Comply with safety and hygiene procedures and wear required protective clothing.

Skills

Quality assurance

GMP knowledge

CAPA experience

Root cause analysis

Documentation accuracy

Cross-functional collaboration

Communication skills

Education

Degree in Food Science or related

Tools

Microsoft Office

Laboratory software

Job description

Kendal Nutricare Ltd is seeking a Disposition Technician to join our Quality team. You will handle routine dispositioning of products across production stages, monitor customer and vendor complaints, and drive CAPA-based quality improvements to ensure market releases meet regulatory and internal standards.

The role emphasizes GMP, HACCP, and regulatory compliance, with a rotating 2-week shift pattern. Strong analysis and documentation skills are essential in this fast-growing infant nutrition