Senior Quality Specialist - FTC Maternity Cover

The is a 12 month fixed-term contract to cover maternity leave.

About Us 
Tate and Lyle is a successful organisation with a clear purpose, ambition, strategy, and strong expert talent, solely focused on achieving its’ ambition as a world class ingredients solutions provider. We have expanded our plant-based footprint beyond corn into tapioca, stevia leaf, chickpea protein and soluble fibre to explore wider platforms for achieving our ambition. Achieving this ambition will require; development of new capabilities, reallocation of resources and investment to become a leaner, more agile company, leveraging latest technology, process insight and ways of working.

The role purpose is to:

• Assist and deputise for the EHSQ manager during absences such as holidays and as and when required

• Ensure compliance with all site Certifications

• Support the maintenance of high-level Food Safety awareness in conjunction with the EHSQ Manager

• Promote and drive a robust and sustainable food safety culture

• Ensure all Quality tasks are timely executed to a high standard

• Collaborate with other counterparts to ensure that execution of globally harmonized processes and procedures are established and maintained.

• Support and drive a culture of continuous improvement

• Manage projects relating to quality and food safety improvements

Main Accountability & Responsibilities

• Supporting the EHSQ Manager with site certification audits – take active role in preparing for site certification audits

• Supporting the development and continuous improvement of all food safety, food defence and quality programs

• Providing training for all the above programs:

  • HACCP and Prerequisite Programs (Lead the HACCP/Food Safety team, participate in Food Safety risk assessment, Coordinate the monitoring and verification activities)

  • Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP)

• Supporting the development and continuous improvement of Allergen Management programs and controls

• Leading and conducting root cause analysis and implementing corrective actions for both internal and external audit non conformances in conjunction with Operations / Key stakeholders

• Lead internal audit program – schedule audits and ensure NC follow up to closure

• Carry out internal audits as per the schedule – complete GMP audits

• Updating and continually improving the site Food Defense Plans and program in conjunction with global changes / requirements

• Updating and continually improving the site Quality System Management (documents, trainings, reporting records, reviews)

• Integrating quality into the Journey

• Supporting Product Incidents, Recalls & Withdrawals in conjunction with the EHSQ Manager

• Proactive owner of Element 16 in the J2EE

• Direct contact with Health local Authority/Veterinary Department to resolve issues.

• Direct Contact with Ecolab / Pest Control – liaise with them to arrange site inspections and follow up on any recommendations / actions identified during the pest control inspections

• Colos Bag label Approval cover

EHSQS accountabilities and mandatory knowledge:

• EHSQ policy

• Product Protection Principles (PPPs)

• Stop Work Authority

• Risk assessment (risk matrix) related to specific tasks and related operating procedure

• Good Manufacturing Practices

• HACCP/Food Safety

• Allergen Controls

• Food Defense / Security

• Incident reporting and notification requirements (Gensuite)

• Suspicious package

• INVOLVEMENT IN J2E:

• Specific requirements for the assigned element (also in the role of element co-owner)

• Use automated system to track actions, inspections, improvements of EHSQSMS in Framework Scorecard.

Skills and experience required:

• Bachelor's degree with at least 5 year of quality experience in the Food Industry

• Good knowledge of spoken and written English

• quality management, Allergen Management and food safety management within the food industry (at least 5 years) and robust understanding of legislation relating to the food industry.

• Trained to Level 4 (Advanced Standard) in Food Safety & HACCP or equivalent level of knowledge and experience (desired)

• Thorough understanding and working knowledge of Food safety, HACCP, Food Legislation, all GFSI standards and other customer standards

• Ability to lead and manage change and effectively pass on the information in a concise and effective manner to ensure smooth transition and compliance

• Ability to provide concise and accurate reports in a timely manner which are easily understood by end users

• Experience of working in a FMCG environment

• Diplomacy and strong interpersonal skills

• Effective communicator both verbally and written.

• Effective influencing and negotiating skills

• Project Management skills

• A continuous improvement mindset and approach

• A good understanding of processes within Food Industry

• Ability to work globally with global quality team, sharing of ideas, and working towards global harmonization and implementation of best practices

• A high degree of personal motivation and desire to make an immediate contribution

• A Self-starter

What we can offer you:

As a business operating in 50 countries worldwide, we offer a global rewards package to all employees alongside a range of country-specific benefits. In addition to the competitive salary we offer.

Tate & Lyle is an equal opportunity employer, committed to the strength of an inclusive workforce.