Leader - Quality Assurance

About The Role
Join Our Dynamic
Technical Team
at
IPL Sittingbourne
We are thrilled to announce an exciting opportunity for a
Quality Assurance Leader
to become a vital part of our onsite
Technical Team
at our Fresh Produce packing facility in Sittingbourne. If you are passionate about Technical & Quality and eager to contribute to a dynamic team, this role is perfect for you

Position Details:

• Schedule: 4 on 4 off, 7am - 7pm (Days)
• Location: IPL Sittingbourne, this is a site-based role
• Contract Type: Permanent

Your key responsibilities will include:

• Responsible for the management of the QA team to meet ASDA's quality and compliance requirements during packing
• Maintain finished specifications ensuring available for QA.
• Ensure Production paperwork is completed accurately inclusive of track changes.
• Complete investigations with regards to rejection or internal quality failures, ensuring that all corrective actions are implemented.
• Maximise yield through coaching of colleagues on quality and monitoring & reduction, while still meeting ASDA's specifications
• Communication of quality issues on the line to senior stakeholders to ensure quick action is taken to minimise impact on productivity
• Create Standard Operating Procedures (SOP's) and guidelines to continuously improve the department's ways of working.
• Deliver training and coaching sessions to QA using written SOP's and guidelines.
• Compliance for BRC requirements, assist in compliance audits (internal)

What are we looking for?

• Proven experience working within Operations in a supervisory role
• Relevant experience in fresh produce or food
• HACCP Level 3
• BRC Lead Assessor
• Proactive decision making.
• Communication skills
• Excellent IT skills – Microsoft Office

What's in it for you?
At
IPL, Forza, and Kober
, we're dynamic businesses, dedicated to fostering the development of our colleagues and creating an exceptional work environment. We believe in the power of teamwork and collaboration to drive our success. To continue our growth, we're seeking individuals who embody our values, culture, and commitment.

In return, we offer opportunities for professional development, a competitive salary, and a comprehensive benefits package, including:

15% Asda In-store Discount

Paid Annual Leave Allowance – varies depending on shift pattern

Enhanced pension scheme

Life Assurance - All our colleagues benefit from life assurance of 4 x their annual base salary

- Free, direct access to health and wellbeing support service, including unlimited video consultations with a UK-based GP 24/7, physiotherapy, and mental health support

Grocery Aid - We've partnered with Grocery Aid to provide our colleagues and their families with a wide range of emotional, practical, and financial support services

Electric Vehicle Scheme*

Asda Mobile Discount - 30% off a wide range of Asda Mobile bundles and add-ons for our colleagues and one of their family members

Discounted health assessments - We have exclusively negotiated rates on Self-Pay BUPA Health Assessments for you and members of your household

Asda Pet Insurance discount – Up to 10% Discount

Mortgage Advice Bureau (MAB) - MAB can provide fee-free*, no-obligation mortgage and protection advice

Exclusive Exchange Rates via Asda Money - our colleagues can get a better exchange rate for their travel money when buying currency through Asda Travel Money (TravelEx)

Ride-to-work scheme - We work with Evans to provide our colleagues with great savings across their range of bikes, clothing, and equipment

Care Concierge - The Care Experts. Talk to us - we're listening - Legal & General's Care Concierge resource

Plus, lots more Depending on job band, other fantastic benefits are also available including private healthcare, car allowances, and long-term incentive schemes.

Like what you've read? Then do your research, update your CV, and once you're ready, hit the apply button. Don't delay, apply today
About Us
Our
purpose
here at
IPL, Forza & Kober
is simple, we are one team who creates exceptional value for our customers and our
mission
is to support
Asda
on their journey to becoming #2 in the marketplace.

Through our people we live and breathe our
values
and we play to our strengths, but we also support each other's development. We are a community of passionate individuals who possess a wide variety of skills and expertise, who work collectively to form a high performing team and a company to be proud of.

We are committed to a fully inclusive business that is representative of our customers, locations and the communities we serve. We recognise the value in diversity and welcome applications from all candidates regardless of sex, age, race, religion, gender or sexual identity and socio-economic background. We are committed to making
IPL, Forza and Kober
a place where everyone can enjoy a successful career and have systems in place to support all our colleagues. We are seeking applications from candidates who share our values, culture and celebrate diversity in all its forms.

Our culture is our people and our people are our culture