We're supporting a well-established global FMCG manufacturer looking for an experienced Quality Technician to join its Quality team.
Find out exactly what skills, experience, and qualifications you will need to succeed in this role before applying below.
There is flexibility around the appointment, with the business open to both permanent candidates and experienced professionals available for a short-term contract, depending on what best suits the individual.
This is a hands-on role combining quality systems, investigation, data analysis and continuous improvement within a busy manufacturing environment.
The role
You'll be responsible for:
Analysing quality, defect and non-conformance data to identify trends and improvement opportunities
Producing dashboards, KPI reports and clear management information
Investigating defects, complaints and non-conforming materials
Supporting root-cause analysis and corrective actions
Maintaining and improving quality systems and records
Supporting supplier quality and performance improvement
Monitoring product, packaging and material compliance
Supporting calibration and product assessment activities
Driving defect reduction, waste reduction and right-first-time performance
Supporting product and process changes
What we're looking for
You'll ideally have experience within Quality, Technical or Manufacturing, with FMCG, food, packaging or high-volume manufacturing experience particularly relevant.
Strong analytical skills are important, alongside confident use of Excel, including:
Pivot tables and lookups
Power Query
Dashboards
KPI and trend reporting
Data manipulation and analysis
You should be comfortable working with quality and non-conformance data, identifying root causes and translating information into clear actions and management insight. Experience with Power BI would be advantageous, particularly dashboards, data modelling and DAX. Knowledge of SPC, FMEA, DOE, Lean Manufacturing, ISO 9001 or ISO 22000 would also be beneficial.
Why consider it?
This is more than a routine Quality Technician position. You'll have the opportunity to influence quality performance, improve reporting, investigate key issues and contribute directly to continuous improvement across the manufacturing operation.
The role will ideally be full-time, Monday to Friday and site-based near Middlesbrough. xohmjla The business is flexible on engagement and will consider candidates looking for either a permanent career move or a shorter-term contract opportunity.
If your background combines manufacturing quality, problem-solving and strong data-analysis skills, we'd be keen to speak with you
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