Lead Quality Assurance Specialist

3 weeks ago


Derbyshire, United Kingdom The Sterling Choice Full time
Position Overview

Lead Quality Assurance Specialist

Sector: Food Production

Location: Peak District

Salary: £35,000

Opportunity for a Lead Quality Assurance Specialist in the Food Sector

Are you dedicated to ensuring food safety and quality? Do you excel in a fast-paced setting where your skills can drive significant improvements? We are seeking a committed Lead Quality Assurance Specialist to support our client's mission of excellence in the food sector.

Role Responsibilities:

In this essential position, you will report to the Technical Compliance & Customer Manager, working alongside various teams to enhance and uphold our Quality Management System (QMS). Your contributions will be vital in New Product Development (NPD), Existing Product Development (EPD), and overseeing Customer Specification Systems for both product packaging and raw materials.

Key Duties:

Quality Assurance & Compliance: Facilitate external audits by ensuring comprehensive traceability from suppliers to end customers and assist in Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) hygiene and internal audits.

Collaboration & Coordination: Partner with our Food Technologist, Specification Technologist, and other departments to manage risk assessments, specifications for raw materials, and supplier compliance.

Database & Portal Management: Oversee the raw material supplier database and ensure customer portals are accurate and current with relevant information.

Supplier Engagement: Organize and conduct supplier visits, verify that all suppliers meet approval criteria, and cultivate strong supplier relationships.

Product & Ingredient Management: Develop and maintain product specifications, evaluate ingredient suitability and compliance, and manage related systems and databases.

Audit & Crisis Response: Participate in internal audits and assist in capturing and coordinating responses during food safety alerts.

Candidate Profile:

  1. A proactive, detail-oriented individual with a solid background in the food sector.
  2. Exceptional organizational and communication abilities.
  3. Experience with quality management systems and supplier compliance.
  4. Thorough understanding of food safety standards and regulations.
  5. Ability to excel in a collaborative, dynamic environment.

Why Consider This Position?

This role offers more than just employment—it's a chance to join a progressive organization committed to quality and innovation in the food sector. We provide a supportive and dynamic work environment where your contributions will be recognized and impactful.

Application Process:

Interested candidates are encouraged to submit an updated CV. All applications will receive a response. For further inquiries about this position, please reach out to our recruitment team.

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