SME Operator

Anheuser-Busch; Preston; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

Anheuser-Busch is seeking an Entry Level QA teammate for a fixed-term contract from January 2027 to December 2027 at our Preston site. The role supports the Quality Management team to meet site KPIs while ensuring strict food safety and compliance.

You will lead microbiology and audit-related activities and act as the main contact for Brewing and Packaging Quality. You will participate in external audits (FEMAS & BRC) and drive quality innovation projects from a QA perspective, while training

Qualifications

• Entry level QA role within a site Quality Management team.
• Support EHS, Food/Feed Integrity, GMP, HACCP and legal compliance.
• Lead quality innovation projects and audits (FEMAS & BRC).
• Act as single point of contact for Brewing and Packaging Quality.

Responsibilities

• Support systems to ensure compliance with EHS, GMP, and food safety standards.
• Participate in FEMAS, BRC and internal VPO audits.
• Lead QA improvement projects from a quality perspective.
• Serve as SPOC for Brewing and Packaging Quality and train SOPs.
• Lead PDCAs for QC KPIs (micro, sensory, consumer complaints).
• Contribute as an effective trainer and SOP author.

Skills

Microbiology

Audits

GMP

HACCP

Quality standards

SOP writing

Training

Job description

Seniority Level: Entry levelFixed term from January 2027 - December 2027Primary purpose and function of position:This role supports the Quality Management team in meeting site KPIs and project goals while ensuring strict food/feed safety and legal compliance. You will lead technical areas like microbiology, audit programs, and new innovation/improvement projects. As a core team member, you will cover key routines for QA Team Leaders when required.Principal Duties and Responsibilities:Key Tasks:Support system to ensure compliance with EHS, Food/Feed Integrity, GMP, Food Safety (HACCP), Product Integrity, Legality, Quality Standards.Participate in third party audits by external bodies for FEMAS & BRC and internal VPO audit.Lead quality innovation/improvement projects from a Quality point of view.Act as SPOC for Brewing and Packaging Quality, Food/Feed Safety, Micro and Phys-ChemActive member of the HACCP and Internal audit team.Lead PDCAs for improvement QC KPIs i.e. Micro, Consumer complaints, Sensory, Phys-Chem.Effective Trainer.Write, manage, and train SOPs for area of expertise