At a Glance
- Tasks: Ensure product quality and safety while driving continuous improvement initiatives.
- Company: Join Prinova, a global leader in food ingredients and manufacturing solutions.
- Benefits: Enjoy personal growth, health cash plan, gym membership, and discretionary bonuses.
- Other info: Hybrid work model with opportunities for career advancement.
- Why this job: Make a real impact on food safety and quality in a dynamic environment.
- Qualifications: 5 years in quality assurance with strong knowledge of food safety standards.
The predicted salary is between 40000 - 50000 £ per year.
Hybrid - 2-3 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 world’s best-known food, beverage, and nutrition brands. Our expertise lies in Ingredient Distribution, Manufacturing Solutions, and Customized Services. Our global network of colleagues delivers 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.
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. 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
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. If you have any further questions or would like to see the full job description, please email us for an informal chat careers-europe@prinovaglobal.com
Quality Assurance Specialist - Food Safety Professional (12 Months Fixed Term Contract) in London employer: Prinova Europe
At Prinova, we pride ourselves on being an exceptional employer, offering a dynamic work culture that fosters personal growth and development. With a strong commitment to employee well-being, we provide benefits such as a Health Cash Plan, subsidised gym membership, and flexible pay options, all within a collaborative environment in our London office. Join us to be part of a team that values innovation and excellence while supporting your career journey in the thriving food and nutrition industry.
