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Quality Assurance Specialist

Centre People Appointments
Greater London
1 year ago
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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)



Quality Assurance Specialist Main Responsibilities:

•Supplier Quality Management: Regularly assess supplier quality systems and processes, ensuring they meet our 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. As a pivotal part of the Quality Assurance role, you will be responsible for the detailed and systematic collection, analysis, and reporting of various quality-related data

• Problem-Solving: Address any quality issues with suppliers and customers, implementing corrective actions and preventive measures. This responsibility involves a proactive and responsive approach to addressing quality issues, with a specific focus on customer-related incidents

• Internal and External Communication: Liaise with internal teams and external suppliers to ensure quality objectives are understood and met

Quality Assurance Specialist Ideal Candidate:

• 3 years+ experience as a quality assurance/management in food supplements, pharmaceutical, or chemical sector

• Attention to detail

• Willing to take on responsibility outside of the quality assurance

• Understanding of Japanese culture is preferred



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