Quality Assurance Specialist

Overview

A beauty and health food company is looking for a Quality Assurance Specialist to join their team in London. The Quality Assurance Specialist will liaise with suppliers in Europe, America, Canada, Japan, and other locations. An understanding of Japanese culture is advantageous for this role.

Experience in quality assurance/management in the food supplement, pharmaceutical, or chemical sector is a must. This role includes the following details: HY45416. TYPE:
Permanent, full-time.

WORKING HOURS:

9:00-18:00 from Monday to Friday (flexible working schedule is available). SALARY: 30-40k. START: ASAP.

LOCATION:

Central London (3 days in the office, 2 days working from home, negotiable).

• Supplier Quality Management:
  Regularly assess supplier quality systems and processes, ensuring they meet company standards and regulatory requirements.
• Compliance Monitoring:
  Ensure all products comply with relevant standards and regulations in the UK, EU, and Canada; stay updated with regulatory changes.
• Quality Control Oversight:
  Oversee the quality control measures at supplier sites, including testing and inspection protocols.
• Audit Management:
  Conduct regular audits of suppliers in Europe and Japan to ensure adherence to quality standards.
• Quality Data Collection:
  Systematically collect, analyze, and report quality-related data from suppliers to identify trends and areas for improvement.
• Problem-Solving:
  Address quality issues with suppliers and customers, implementing corrective actions and preventive measures, with a proactive approach to customer-related incidents.
• Internal and External Communication:
  Liaise with internal teams and external suppliers to ensure quality objectives are understood and met.

• 3+ years of experience in quality assurance/management in the food supplements, pharmaceutical, or chemical sector.
• Attention to detail.
• Willing to take on responsibility outside of quality assurance.
• Understanding of Japanese culture is preferred.

All applicants for the Quality Assurance Specialist must have the right to work in the UK as the Company is not able to offer visa support.