Quality Assurance Technologist

• Ensure compliance with all company procedures and current food safety legislation.
• Liaise with customer and supplier technical departments to ensure product and process alignment.
• Support new product development, including ingredient evaluation and selection.
• Monitor manufacturing processes to ensure adherence to current legislative and regulatory standards.
• Maintain and enhance the site's Quality Management System and HACCP system.
• Analyse and report on KPIs weekly/monthly; investigate deviations and implement corrective actions.
• Manage non-conformances, deviations, and customer complaints, ensuring root cause and preventive actions are in place.
• Prepare for and support external audits, ensuring follow-ups are completed across departments.
• Conduct accurate QC checks on all production samples against specifications.
• Lead and support continuous improvement initiatives.
• Carry out internal audits, inspections, and product/packaging traceability exercises.

• Degree in Food Science or a related discipline.
• Strong proficiency in MS Office applications.
• High attention to detail with the ability to interpret technical standards and specifications.
• Strong organisational skills and disciplined approach to regulatory and quality standards.

Morgan McKinley