Quality Lead

Technical Network; London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

A global, fast-paced manufacturing company is seeking a Quality Lead for their site in Greater London. The successful candidate will provide leadership in quality management, ensuring compliance with standards and leading continuous improvement initiatives in a team-oriented environment.

Qualifications

• Experience in food or beverage manufacturing environments.
• Knowledge of compliance with legislation and risk management.
• Experience handling consumer and customer complaints.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership, coaching, and development opportunities to the Lab Technicians team.
• Manage short-term labor planning including schedules and absences.
• Collaborate with Production Managers to uphold quality standards.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Problem Solving

Education

Graduate qualifications in Chemistry, Food, Engineering, or related fields

Job description

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A global, fast-paced manufacturing company is looking for a Quality Lead to join their team at their impressive site in the Greater London area, Enfield.

The ideal candidate will be a hardworking, adaptable, and personable Quality Lead with a strong technical background within a fast-paced manufacturing environment. Operating in a busy environment and reporting to the Quality Manager, you will have substantial experience in quality within a similar facility.

This is a fantastic opportunity with a global company offering excellent progression possibilities.

The Quality department currently operates on a straight days shift pattern, with a 37.5-hour work week, five days in the office.

Role: Quality Lead

Location: Greater London, Enfield

Salary: £40,000 - £47,000

Key responsibilities:

1. Team Leadership & Development: Provide leadership, coaching, and development opportunities to the Lab Technicians team to optimize performance.
2. Resource & Workforce Planning: Manage short-term labor planning, including schedules, absences, holidays, and leave to ensure seamless lab operations.
3. QESH Support & Compliance: Collaborate with Production Managers to uphold Quality, Environmental, Safety, and Health standards by providing guidance and training.
4. Complaint Management: Lead investigations into product and process complaints, developing corrective actions to prevent recurrence.
5. Audit Readiness & Action Plans: Support QESH audits by preparing documentation, responding to observations, and implementing corrective actions.
6. Project Collaboration: Partner with Engineering & Technology departments on investments and improvement initiatives.
7. KBI Monitoring & Continuous Improvement: Track and analyze Key Business Indicators, initiating corrective measures as needed.
8. Operational Excellence: Support initiatives to improve efficiency and drive innovation.

Requirements:

• Experience in food or beverage manufacturing environments.
• Knowledge of compliance with legislation and risk management.
• Experience handling consumer and customer complaints.
• Leadership of teams responsible for quality testing and analysis.
• Hands-on approach and clear communication skills.
• Graduate qualifications in Chemistry, Food, Engineering, or related fields preferred.

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