Quality Assurance Specialist - Food Safety Professional (12 Months Fixed Term Contract)

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Quality Assurance Specialist - 12-Month Fixed-Term Contract Location: Central London (Hybrid, 2-3 office days per week) Hours: Monday-Friday, 9:00am-5:00pm Unlock your potential with Prinova We are Prinova, a leading global supplier of ingredients and premix manufacturing solutions and trusted by the world’s best-known food, beverage, and nutrition brands. Part of the NAGASE Group, our expertise lies in Ingredient Distribution, Manufacturing Solutions, and Customized Services. Our global network of colleagues, located in offices and manufacturing facilities around the world, deliver sustainable value-added solutions to our customers. We are recognized for our deep expertise, commitment to excellence, and bold innovation which have earned us a strong reputation as a trusted industry leader. Wherever your career is headed, you’ll find direction, opportunity, and belonging with us. What does a Quality Assurance Specialist role mean at Prinova? The role is within our Operational Quality team pillar and plays a vital role in maintaining and improving the quality and safety of products and processes within our ingredient’s distribution business, which also undertakes processing activities and co manufacturing operations. This role is responsible for ensuring compliance with customer, regulatory and industry standards, supporting operational teams, and driving continuous improvement initiatives. What’s in it for you? Personal growth, including training and development opportunities Health Cash Plan Subsidised gym membership Discretionary Bonus Access to flexible pay with Aslan What to expect? Non-Conformance & Issue Resolution Lead investigations into non-conformances (internal, supplier and customer-related) and write investigation reports Perform root cause analysis using industry standards, such as FMEA, 5Whys and Fishbone diagrams to determine scope/ impact and develop corrective/preventative actions Drive corrective and preventative actions and verify their effectiveness to prevent recurrence Perform risk assessment to determine safety and efficacy of product Support the handling and resolution of customer complaints, working cross-functionally to ensure timely responses Provide trend reports of quality events, Audit & Compliance Support site preparation for internal, customer and third-party audits (e.g. BRC, customer audits) and actively participate as required Ensure documentation and records are maintained and readily available Monitor operation compliance with relevant regulatory, food safety and customer-specific standards Continuous Improvement & Training Identify areas for improvement within operational quality processes and support the implementation of enhanced controls and efficiencies Support process improvement initiatives to reduce waste, improve efficiency and enhance product quality. Supplier & Co-Manufacturing Support Support the quality assessment and approval of suppliers of services (Warehouses, processors and contract manufacturers/packagers) Monitor the performance of suppliers and improvement initiatives as required Cross functional Support Collaborate with Product Managers, Commercial, and Supply Chain teams to align on quality expectations and ensure a seamless supply of quality assured products Does this sound like you? Strong understanding of operational quality processes, food safety standards and industry best practices Ability to conduct effective root causes and manage CAPAs Proven track record in investigations, collaborative approach to problem solving, and cross-functional communication Ability to work proactively, prioritise tasks and adapt to a fast-paced environment 5 years of experience in supplier quality, quality assurance within ingredients distributions or the manufacturing industry Knowledge of industry standards and regulations, including BRC, HACCP, and GMP Experience conducting supplier audits and managing corrective action processes Interested? We would love to hear from you . Submit your CV by clicking Apply.