Quality Assurance Specialist

Quality Assurance Specialist – Butternut Box Join to apply for the Quality Assurance Specialist role at Butternut Box | B Corp. This role reports to the Technical Team Leader and ensures company quality systems and processes are effective and controlled, maintaining product quality from raw materials through to dispatched goods. Role Details Position: Quality Assurance Process LeadCareer Step Level: Step level 2Location: Blyth / Worksop Salary: Up to £40,678.72 per year. Responsibilities Ensure a proactive approach to process and system control/management through educating the broader team. Conduct product testing on incoming raw materials and finished goods. Monitor and trend product quality, identifying improvements and working with Operations, Process, NPD Engineering and Raw Materials to deliver them. Ensure daily/weekly/monthly QA scheduled tasks (GMP, calibrations, audits, sampling) are completed on time and follow up on subsequent actions. Conduct investigations into non‑conformance (incidents, analytical testing, audits, customer complaints), agree corrective actions and measure their effectiveness. Attend process trials. Ensure new product processes and equipment are smoothly integrated into everyday operation, fully supported by the Quality Management system (quality parameters, updated schedules, QAT tasks, SOPs). Work a shift pattern 7am‑7pm days and nights: 7pm‑7am shift with 2‑day/2‑night or 3‑day/2‑night or 2‑day/3‑night rotations (4 on/5 off, 5 on/4 off, 5 on/5 off). Qualifications & Experience Previous QA experience in food manufacturing. Pragmatic, adaptable, resilient, and humble. Proven track record of QA, systems management or HACCP in food manufacturing. Strong understanding of production and packing processes. Working knowledge of process capability and target setting. Hungry for a challenge and keen to build something from the ground up. Passion for FMCG manufacturing. Loves dogs. Company Overview At Butternut, the mission is to deliver health and happiness to dogs and their humans worldwide. Located in Doncaster, Rudie's Kitchen and Ace's Pantry are where the magic happens – cooking tasty meals and treats using human‑quality ingredients. Benefits 257.5 hours holiday per year plus up to 40 extra hours for each year of service. 39 pre‑booked paws days for wellbeing and self‑care. £500 annual learning and development budget. Discounted private medical insurance, dental cover and gym membership. Subsidised food from street food vans and pay‑day pizza. Butternut branded uniform (fleece, footwear, hi‑vis). Company pension scheme enrolment and sick pay. Enhanced parental leave. Private showers, changing facilities and dedicated locker space. Employee discount on Butternut Box for your furry friend. Bright kitchen space with lunch facilities and large screen TVs. Free tea, coffee and fruit (and pay‑day pizza). Growth opportunities through internal training programmes. High‑performing team environment with social events. Refer a friend bonus up to £500. Free parking and electric car charging. Important Notes There is no closing date; apply as soon as possible. Recruitment team is small – please bear with us. Butternut Box is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity and inclusion. We may consider candidates from underrepresented groups more strongly. No external agency support for this role. Equal Opportunity Employer Butternut Box is an equal opportunity employer and we value diversity and inclusion. We welcome people of different nationalities, backgrounds, experiences, abilities and perspectives. #J-18808-Ljbffr