Quality Assurance Specialist - Fixed Term Contract
Posted 1 day ago by Prinova Global
Negotiable
Undetermined
Hybrid
London, England, United Kingdom
Summary: The Quality Assurance Specialist role at Prinova is a full-time position on a fixed-term contract lasting 12-18 months, based in Central London. This position is integral to the Operational Quality team, focusing on maintaining and enhancing product quality and safety within the ingredients distribution sector. The specialist will ensure compliance with various standards and drive continuous improvement initiatives while collaborating with cross-functional teams.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead investigations into non-conformances and write investigation reports.
- Perform root cause analysis and develop corrective/preventative actions.
- Drive corrective actions and verify their effectiveness.
- Support the handling and resolution of customer complaints.
- Prepare for and participate in internal and external audits.
- Monitor compliance with regulatory and customer-specific standards.
- Identify areas for improvement in operational quality processes.
- Support quality assessment and approval of supplier services.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to align on quality expectations.
Key Skills:
- Strong understanding of operational quality processes and food safety standards.
- Ability to conduct effective root cause analysis and manage CAPAs.
- Proven track record in investigations and collaborative problem solving.
- Ability to work proactively and adapt to a fast-paced environment.
- 5 years of experience in supplier quality or quality assurance.
- Knowledge of industry standards and regulations, including BRC, HACCP, and GMP.
- Experience conducting supplier audits and managing corrective action processes.
- Chinese language skills are highly desirable.
Salary (Rate): undetermined
City: London
Country: United Kingdom
Working Arrangements: hybrid
IR35 Status: undetermined
Seniority Level: undetermined
Industry: Other
Quality Assurance Specialist (Full-time, 12-18 months fixed term contract) Hybrid - 2 Office days, Central London
Unlock your potential with Prinova
We are Prinova, a leading global supplier of ingredients and premix manufacturing solutions and trusted by the worlds 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, youll find direction, opportunity, and belonging with us.
What does a Quality Assurance Specialist 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 ingredients 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.
Whats in it for you?
Personal growth, including training and development opportunities
Health Cash Plan
Subsidised gym membership
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 the safety and efficacy of the 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 supplier 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?
Chinese language skills are highly desirable
Strong understanding of operational quality processes, food safety standards and industry best practices
Ability to conduct effective root cause analysis 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. If you have any further questions or would like to see the full job description, please email us for an informal chat