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Location: Buckingham
Shift: Monday to Friday, (core hours are 08:30 – 17:00)
Salary: Competitive up to £38,750 based on experience
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Our Mission
At Puratos, we create innovative food solutions for the health and well-being of people everywhere. As the global leader in bakery, patisserie and chocolate ingredients, we help our customers to be successful with their business, by turning technologies and experiences from food cultures around the world into new opportunities.
We have more than 10,000 employees in over 70 countries and a consolidated turnover of 3.1 billion euros (in 2023). Our passion for innovation, a pioneering spirit and the unique Puratos culture drive our solid growth and vision for the future This, along with our commitment to our local communities, is what makes working at Puratos so magical.
To build our team we are looking for a QA Team Leader to join our team reporting directly to the Quality Manager.
Your Mission
Assist in the compliance of product safety, quality legality and authenticity in the production of Puratos products at the Buckingham site. Ensuring compliance with site, UK, and Group policies. This role will focus on working with production to ensure Quality Procedures, CCP's and Good Manufacturing Practices are adhered to. Supporting the wider UK Technical team is an essential part of this role – engagement with other functions will be required as necessary - these include and are not limited to R&D, Operations, Engineering, Commercial and Finance.
What You Will Do
- Provide first line leadership to the QA Technicians across the site, working side by side with them within the factory to drive factory standards
- General QA duties including but not limited to, production packing checks, label checking and reconciliation, blast, and chiller temperature checks
- Collaborate with all departments on food safety and quality matters
- Monitor product quality to ensure it meets required parameters from intake through to customer delivery, including efficient & accurate data entry and reporting
- The investigation of non-conformances and failures using root cause analysis
- Reporting supplier non-conformances
- Calibrating and maintaining laboratory equipment
- GMP and hygiene auditing of the site, including close out of non-conformances raised
- Glass and plastic audits as per schedule, including close out of non-conformances raised
- Document control and upkeep of incoming goods COA, COC and delivery notes
- Micro sample recording and data trending
- Provide support during audits and customer visits
- Support with customer complaints and requests for information
- Ordering QA consumables
- Support and assist customers and internal departments such as production, customer services and R&D
- Continuously improve and drive the site’s quality performance
- Maintain procedures and records within the quality management system and complete quality training requirements for site team members, as required.
- Allergen management experience
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What We Expect From You
We’re looking for someone who displays:
- Commitment - To the environmental challenge, particularly with respect to resources.
- Curiosity – Constantly searching for new information and novel ways to use established wisdom.
- Humility – Sharing knowledge and experience freely to enrich others.
- Mindful disruption – Not held back by convention.
- Resilience – Trying, learning and trying again, whether we succeed or fail.
- Rigour & discipline – Use method and process to shape and answer questions.
- Customer centricity – Building relationships with customers by understanding and listening to their needs throughout the journey to purchase and after
The successful candidate will:
- Have HACCP and Food Safety Level 3
- Internal auditing skills – will be part of internal auditing team
- Experience (years & type of experience):
- 3+ years of Quality management in the food industry
- Supervision/Management of a team
- Experience of BRC and other GFSI certification
- Experience and knowledge of the following RA, Fairtrade, Halal, Kosher and SEDEX
- Experience of working with allergens and allergen management control
- Proficient in Microsoft Suite tools including Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint and in SAP transactions.
- Other expertise:
- Strong written & verbal communication skills
- Strong mathematics skills
- Ability to work collaboratively with the site teams
- Strong analytic and problem-solving skills
- Strong organisational, planning and influencing skills
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What You Can Expect From Puratos
We are a warm family company with a historical growth track record and a clear long-term vision for the future. We promote a caring, trustful and respectful work environment by putting people first.
We at Puratos cultivate an inclusive global workplace that fully embraces diversity and equal opportunities for all. We strive to reflect the richness of our customers, communities and society, accelerating our ability to innovate and deliver on our commitments.
The benefits of this role include.
- Competitive Salary – a competitive salary of up to £38,750 based on experience
- Annual Bonus Scheme – 5% standard, with stretch potential up to 10%.
- Generous Pension Plan – Up to 7.5% employer contributions to support your future.
- Private Medical Insurance – BUPA single cover fully paid, with options to add family members.
- Up to 5 Weeks Annual Leave – Plus the flexibility to buy or sell additional days.
- Enhanced Company Sick Pay – Because your health matters.
- Learning & Development – Structured programs with a target of 5 learning days per year.
- Wellbeing Matters – Access to our ‘Calling for Caring’ wellbeing initiatives.
- Life Assurance – 2x your salary plus a 20% spouse pension.
- Income Protection – Financial support when you need it most.
- Loyal Service Awards – Celebrating your milestones with us.
- Employee Assistance Program – Confidential support for life’s challenges.
- Refer a Friend Scheme – Earn £500 for successful referrals.
- High Street Discounts – Save with Perkbox perks.
- Monthly ‘Magic Star’ Awards – Win £50 in vouchers for going above and beyond.
- Cycle to Work Scheme – Save money and stay healthy
Ready to Make a Difference?
If you’re excited about helping others grow and want to be part of something magical, we’d love to hear from you. Apply now and help us shape the future at Puratos.
Please note that we are unable to provide visa sponsorship for this position.
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