Assistant Quality Manager - Inbound
Aylesford, Kent - (Full-time, Permanent)
Who We Are
Prinova is a leading global supplier of ingredients and premix manufacturing solutions for the food, beverage and nutrition industries. Prinova holds strategic stocks in 35+ centres around the world to ensure continuity of supply and has liquid and dry premix manufacturing facilities in the UK, China and the USA. Prinova's premix business is underpinned by over 40 years of experience in ingredient sourcing and distribution, servicing customers with global inventories, market expertise, and leading market positions in Vitamins, Amino Acids, Sweeteners, Preservatives, Proteins, Aroma Chemicals, and more.
What is an Assistant Quality Manager at Prinova?
This individual will lead and implement the Supplier Approval process to support the Prinova Solutions Manufacturing Facility, as well as any aligned third party sub-contractors. Design, implement and monitor RM analytical monitoring and supplier monitoring audits to minimize operational and supply risks within the Quality Department.
What’s in it for you?
* Personal growth including training and development opportunities
* Health Cash Plan
* Subsidised gym membership
* Flexible access to your pay with Aslan
* Discretionary bonus
What to expect?
* Coordinate and lead different phases of the approval process including documentation, RM assessments, organising external testing, risk assessments, audit recommendations and approval.
* Design, implement and monitor purchasing and associated LIMS specifications for new RM & update existing ones where appropriate.
* Perform annual risk assessment for RM and lead RM analytical monitoring and Supplier monitoring audits with the Quality Department.
* Manage site and raw material Halal and Kosher status.
* Provide training where required on topics relating to approvals and monitoring.
* Collection, review and filing of documentation from suppliers during the approval process.
* Compile summary reports for audits and customer requests on RM and suppliers.
* Manage customers notifications & approval processes.
* Perform annual risk assessment on suppliers and 3rd party contractors.
* Lead Kosher and Halal certification for the UK site.
* Support Continuous Improvement program initiatives.
* Support the completion of customer questionnaires for matters related to RM.
* Support project work relating to RM legislative changes.
* Provide support to HACCP & TACCP Team.
* Manage Supplier Quality Technologist, Raw Material Sampler and any other supporting role.
Does this sound like you?
* Relevant Chemical or Food science degree is preferred.
* 4+ years experience within a Quality, Technical or R&D role in the Food Industry preferable.
* Great understanding of Quality requirements and standards in the food and nutritional supplement industry. (FSSC (or other GFSI), HACCP, VACCP)
* Knowledge of Food regulations and Pharmacopeial standards.
* Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
* Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines.
* Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
* Ability to prioritize tasks and communicate timely and effectively on issues.
* Ability to function well in a high-paced and at times stressful environment.
* Assist in managing Quality department budget.
* Familiarity or general aptitude for ERP and LIMS systems is preferred.
* A high level of business English is essential for this role.
* Excellent written and oral communication skills.
* Great project management skills.
* Ability to work autonomously, fast learner, willing to take initiative.
* Resilient and confident to interact with senior members of the management team.
* IT literate with proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, especially proficient in Excel.
Interested? We would love to hear from you!
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If you have any further questions, or would like to see the full job description, please email us for an informal chat at careers-europe@prinovaglobal.com.
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