Supplier Quality Assurance Technologist | Thg Nutrition

THG; Manchester; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a dynamic global technology group as a Supplier Quality Assurance Technologist, where you will play a crucial role in ensuring the quality and legality of raw materials and packaging. This position offers an exciting opportunity to work within a fast-paced environment, contributing to the success of leading wellness brands. You'll be responsible for coordinating supplier assessments, maintaining compliance standards, and driving improvements in the supply base. With a commitment to career development and a supportive workplace culture, this role is perfect for those looking to make a significant impact in the food industry.

Benefits

25 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Enhanced maternity and paternity pay

Up to 50% staff discount on THG brands

State-of-the-art on-site gym

Access to on-site barber

Anniversary gifts for 5 and 10 years of service

Access to in-house GP

Access to in-house CBT therapist

Subsidised bus pass

Referral bonus up to £1000

Qualifications

• Degree level qualification in a relevant scientific discipline.
• Experience in Supplier Quality Assurance in food manufacturing.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate assessment of raw material and packaging suppliers.
• Maintain and develop supplier processes in accordance with food safety.

Skills

Chemistry

Food Science

Microbiology

Supplier Quality Assurance

HACCP

Food Safety

TACCP

VACCP

Auditing

Microsoft Office

Education

Degree in Chemistry

Degree in Food Science

Degree in Microbiology

Job description

About THG

We're a fast-moving, global technology group that specialises in taking brands direct to consumers. We're home to a portfolio of leading brands and sites including Myprotein, ESPA, LOOKFANTASTIC, and Cult Beauty, all of which are powered by our fully integrated digital commerce ecosystem, THG Ingenuity.

We handle everything in-house, including technology, content creation, e-commerce, marketing, manufacturing, new product development, and logistics. This comprehensive approach ensures we can fully realise our vision and maintain our leadership in a rapidly evolving global industry.

Role: Supplier Quality Assurance Technologist

Division: THG Nutrition

Location: THG HQ, Manchester, WA15 0AF (Fully office based)

About THG Nutrition & Wellness

THG Nutrition & Wellness is home to some of the best loved and most trusted names in wellbeing and nutrition, including Myprotein, the world's largest online sports nutrition brand, its family of brands, Myvegan, Myvitamins and MP Activewear. We want to be the world's most empowering health movement, championing everyone to live healthier, more active lives. Our brands and people exist to break boundaries, to power and empower those who want more. We break conventions, we're a force for good, and we keep it real. These are the values that drive us through every day.

About the Role

As a Supplier Quality Assurance Technologist you will coordinate and conduct the assessment of all raw material suppliers, packaging suppliers and contract manufacturers, centred on ensuring strict compliance to quality standards and legality to form a robust due diligence defence and business protection.

Key responsibilities

• Review new approvals, maintain and develop THG supplier process/database in accordance to food safety, quality and due diligence requirements
• Maintain, develop and review of VACCP/TACCP risk assessments (including Horizon Scanning)
• Analyse and interpret microbiological results
• Member of the HACCP team and a key contact for all technical related issues
• Ensure and maintain full traceability of all materials used on site
• Provide technical input for all developmental work to ensure all new products are safe, legal and meet strict quality standards
• Request, review and maintain up to date/accurate specifications and relevant documentation for all raw materials, contract manufactured goods and packaging used at THG encompassing HACCP, legality, process and quality
• Support multiple cross functional teams in THG
• Maintain effective communication and relationships with suppliers
• Drive improvements in supply base through complaints and NCR reduction
• Analyse, trend and report data
• Maintain development of THG supplier approval and compliance online system
• Carry out internal and external audits in accordance with schedule
• Knowledge or self-motivation to understand raw material process and relevant legislation requirements
• Ensure process and procedural compliance to relevant site certifications
• Assist in relevant site certification audits

What skills and experience do I need?

• Degree level qualification in Chemistry, Food science, Microbiology or other relevant scientific discipline
• Previous experience in Supplier Quality Assurance in food manufacturing or food-based industry
• Experience in TACCP and VACCP assessments
• Strong knowledge of HACCP and food safety
• Experience in auditing including internal audits and external supplier audits
• Familiar with Food Safety Regulations
• Competent user of Microsoft Office with proficient computer skills
• Strong attention to detail
• Excellent presentation skills
• Excellent communication skills across all levels within the business
• Self-motivated and enthusiastic
• Strong ability to work to deadlines and prioritise workloads
• Experience within ISO, BRC and FDA audits desirable including the preparation and maintenance of relevant standards

What's in it for me?

Career Development

• Access bespoke development programmes that have been designed and developed by our in-house L&D team.
• Develop your expertise through our upskilling programme that is delivered in partnership with an industry-leading training provider.

Enhanced Leave

• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays.
• Don't want to work on your birthday? We don't either! Enjoy your day off on us!
• Enhanced maternity and paternity pay, depending on length of service.
• Up to 10 days compassionate leave.
• Buy back up to 3 days each year.
• Unlock 2 days volunteer leave after 12-months.

Wellbeing Support

• Access face-to-face and virtual appointments with our in-house GP.
• Access our in-house CBT therapist.
• Access our 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) which is provided by Bupa.
• State-of-the-art on-site gym.
• Access to our on-site physio.

Other Perks

• Save up to 12% on the cost of personal tech through our salary sacrifice scheme.
• Subsidised bus pass from Manchester City Centre to our ICON office.
• Up to 50% staff discount on THG brands.
• On-site staff shop.
• Access to on-site barber.
• Know someone who would be perfect for THG? Refer them and get up to £1000 when they pass their probation.
• Anniversary gifts when you hit 5 and 10 years of service.

THG is proud to be a Disability Confident Committed employer. If you are invited to interview, please let us know if there are any reasonable adjustments we can make to the recruitment process that will enable you to perform to the best of your ability.

THG is committed to creating a diverse & inclusive environment and hence welcomes applications from all sections of the community.

Because of the high volumes of applications our opportunities attract, it sometimes takes us time to review and consider them all. We endeavour to respond to every application we receive within 14 days. If you haven't heard from us within that time frame or should you have any specific questions about this or other applications for positions at THG please contact one of our Talent team to discuss further.