Supplier Quality Assurance Technologist | THG Nutrition
Job Category: Technical
Location: UK, Manchester
Job Type: Full-time
About THG:
We’re a fast-moving, global technology group that specializes in taking brands direct to consumers. We’re home to a portfolio of leading brands and sites including Myprotein, ESPA, LOOKFANTASTIC, and Cult Beauty, all of which are powered by our fully integrated digital commerce ecosystem, THG Ingenuity.
Role: Supplier Quality Assurance Technologist
Location: THG HQ, Manchester, WA15 0AF (Fully office based)
About THG Nutrition & Wellness:
THG Nutrition & Wellness is home to some of the best-loved and most trusted names in wellbeing and nutrition, including Myprotein, the world's largest online sports nutrition brand, its family of brands, Myvegan, Myvitamins, and MP Activewear. We want to be the world's most empowering health movement, championing everyone to live healthier, more active lives.
About the Role:
As a Supplier Quality Assurance Technologist, you will coordinate and conduct the assessment of all raw material suppliers, packaging suppliers, and contract manufacturers, centered on ensuring strict compliance to quality standards and legality to form a robust due diligence defense and business protection.
Key Responsibilities:
* Review new approvals, maintain and develop THG supplier process/database in accordance with food safety, quality, and due diligence requirements.
* Maintain, develop, and review VACCP/TACCP risk assessments (including Horizon Scanning).
* Analyze and interpret microbiological results.
* Member of the HACCP team and a key contact for all technical related issues.
* Ensure and maintain full traceability of all materials used on site.
* Provide technical input for all developmental work to ensure all new products are safe, legal, and meet strict quality standards.
* Request, review, and maintain up-to-date/accurate specifications and relevant documentation for all raw materials, contract manufactured goods, and packaging used at THG encompassing HACCP, legality, process, and quality.
* Support multiple cross-functional teams in THG.
* Maintain effective communication and relationships with suppliers.
* Drive improvements in supply base through complaints and NCR reduction.
* Analyze, trend, and report data.
* Maintain development of THG supplier approval and compliance online system.
* Carry out internal and external audits in accordance with schedule.
* Knowledge or self-motivation to understand raw material process and relevant legislation requirements.
* Ensure process and procedural compliance to relevant site certifications.
* Assist in relevant site certification audits.
What Skills and Experience Do I Need?
* Degree level qualification in Chemistry, Food Science, Microbiology, or other relevant scientific discipline.
* Previous experience in Supplier Quality Assurance in food manufacturing or food-based industry.
* Experience in TACCP and VACCP assessments.
* Strong knowledge of HACCP and food safety.
* Experience in auditing including internal audits and external supplier audits.
* Familiar with Food Safety Regulations.
* Competent user of Microsoft Office with proficient computer skills.
* Strong attention to detail.
* Excellent presentation skills.
* Excellent communication skills across all levels within the business.
* Self-motivated and enthusiastic.
* Strong ability to work to deadlines and prioritize workloads.
* Experience within ISO, BRC, and FDA audits desirable including the preparation and maintenance of relevant standards.
What’s in it for me?
* Access bespoke development programmes that have been designed and developed by our in-house L&D team.
* Develop your expertise through our upskilling programme that is delivered in partnership with an industry-leading training provider.
Enhanced Leave:
* 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays.
* Don’t want to work on your birthday? We don’t either! Enjoy your day off on us!
* Enhanced maternity and paternity pay, depending on length of service.
* Up to 10 days compassionate leave.
* Buy back up to 3 days each year.
* Access face-to-face and virtual appointments with our in-house GP.
* Access our in-house CBT therapist.
* Access our 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) which is provided by Bupa.
* State-of-the-art on-site gym.
* Access to our on-site physio.
Other Perks:
* Save up to 12% on the cost of personal tech through our salary sacrifice scheme.
* Subsidised bus pass from Manchester City Centre to our ICON office.
* Up to 50% staff discount on THG brands.
* On-site staff shop.
* Access to on-site barber.
* Know someone who would be perfect for THG? Refer them and get up to £1000 when they pass their probation.
* Anniversary gifts when you hit 5 and 10 years of service.
THG is proud to be a Disability Confident Committed employer. If you are invited to interview, please let us know if there are any reasonable adjustments we can make to the recruitment process that will enable you to perform to the best of your ability.
THG is committed to creating a diverse & inclusive environment and hence welcomes applications from all sections of the community.
Because of the high volumes of applications our opportunities attract, it sometimes takes us time to review and consider them all. We endeavour to respond to every application we receive within 14 days. If you haven't heard from us within that time frame or should you have any specific questions about this or other applications for positions at THG, please contact one of our Talent team to discuss further.
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