Supplier QA Technologist

Suntory Group; Ipswich; On-site; GBP 48,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Suntory Day

Promotions from within

Quarterly discounts & allowances

Volunteer leave

Job summary

Suntory Oceania is seeking a Supplier Quality professional to support the implementation and maintenance of quality and food safety programmes with raw materials and packaging suppliers. You will monitor risks, drive supplier performance, and assist with audits and NPD collaboration with R&D.

The role is based at the Ipswich facility, offering opportunities to grow within a global beverage company. Join a sustainability-driven team that values continuous improvement and internal advancement

Qualifications

• Experience in quality management within manufacturing.
• Knowledge of quality systems and audits.
• Strong problem solving and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Monitor the food safety and quality risks of the raw materials.
• Drive supplier quality performance.
• Support on significant quality related issues.
• Enhance Quality Management Systems to ensure compliance with internal standards and external audits.
• Develop the skills to undertake Supplier audits.
• Support with NPD projects in conjunction with R&D.

Skills

Supplier quality

Quality systems

Problem solving

Communication skills

Education

Relevant tertiary qualification

Job description

We are Suntory Oceania

Craft your future with Suntory Oceania, a new $3b multi-beverage partnership between Suntory Global Spirits and Suntory Beverage and Food. Underpinned by quality, craftmanship and a strong sense of purpose.

Our market-leading portfolio will have over 40 brands includingJim Beam® and Maker’s Mark® Bourbon, Hibiki® Japanese Whisky, Canadian Club® Whisky, -196, V Energy, Maximus and Suntory BOSS Coffee.

Inspired by our Yatte Minahare spirit, which encourages us to dream big, Suntory Oceania has recently built a $400 million new state of the art manufacturing & distribution facility in Swanbank, Ipswich that is highly automated to craft our multi-beverage portfolio and has sustainability and a carbon neutral ambition, aligning with our Growing for Good philosophy.

The Opportunity

In this role you will support the Supplier Quality Team with the implementation and maintenance of quality and food safety programmes with raw materials and packaging suppliers.

Key Accountabilities Will Include

• Monitoring the food safety and quality risks of the raw materials.
• Drive supplier Quality performance.
• Act as support on any significant quality related issues.
• Enhance Quality Management Systems to ensure compliance with internal standards and external audits.
• Develop the skills to undertake Supplier audits.
• Support with NPD projects in conjunction with R&D.

Experience That You Will Bring

Along with a positive and can-do attitude you will demonstrate the following:

• Manufacturing experience or Quality experience in related industry.
• Knowledge of quality systems.
• Relevant tertiary qualification or equivalent experience.
• Problem solving skills.Strong communication skills.

What's in it for you

• A Suntory Day – enjoy your birthday by taking a day off on us!
• Grow your career – we like to promote from within and have incredible learning and development opportunities around the world.
• Quarterly product discounts and allowances
• We are committed to giving back to our communities, so we provide you with volunteer leave to do so.
• Opportunity to purchase additional leave to give you more time to recharge.
• SunnyStars – get recognised for your hard work with our recognition programme.

Our DEI Commitment

At Suntory, we recognize that diverse knowledge, perspectives, and backgrounds contribute to our collective success. We are committed to fostering a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplace where all individuals can bring their whole selves to work every day, regardless of race, color, religion, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, disability, neurodiversity, or differing abilities, age, or any other protected characteristic.

Our recruitment and selection processes are designed to highlight what Suntory offers as an employer while allowing candidates to share their unique skills and experiences. We understand that career trajectories vary, and if you believe your experience/background can benefit our team, we encourage you to apply. We endeavor to make our interview process as inclusive as possible and offer reasonable accommodations as needed. Together, we can cultivate a workplace where everyone can thrive and propel our mission of Growing for Good.