Senior Quality Technologist

Permanent Role

Ashby de la Zouch (Home of Hula Hoops, Space Raiders, Nik Naks, popchips and more )

Company Overview

KP Snacks is proud to be part of the Intersnack Group. With an annual turnover of more than €3 billion, the Intersnack Group has grown and flourished to become a market leader in savoury snacks, present in over 30 countries across Europe, Australia, New Zealand and beyond, employing more than 14,000 employees and 44 factories globally (33 in Europe, 3 in Australia, 3 in New Zealand, 2 in India and 3 in Vietnam).

In the UK KP Snacks consists of c2,300 colleagues across our seven factory locations and Slough HQ. We make great tasting snack brands such as Hula Hoops, McCoy s, Pombear, KP Nuts, Butterkist popcorn, Tyrrells and popchips.

Salary: £36,000pa

Some of the benefits you can expect to receive:

Bonus scheme

Medicash Health cash plan

Private Healthcare (dependent on Grade)

KP Pension Plan matching contribution stakeholder pension plan (up to 7% of salary) which also includes life assurance and income protection

25 days holiday

5-year service additional holiday

Annual salary review

MyGym Discounts

Cancer Care

Holiday Buy (buy up to an additional 5 days holiday per year)

Career Break

Cycle to Work

Company Sick Pay once eligible

Employee Assistance Programme

Digital GP

Best Doctors - 2nd medical opinion

Access to KP4ME - online benefits, discounts, prizes, competitions and information platform with access to mental, physical and financial wellbeing information and tools

The Role

Reporting to the Quality Manager, this role has a direct responsibility for food safety and quality assurance activities at the Ashby site. As key member of the site Technical team, you will be working closely with the Quality Manager, the Technical team and key personnel from other departments.

The Senior Quality Technologist will support day to day management of the Quality function for the site, be responsible for driving food safety and quality standards. The role is operationally focussed and he/she/them will be expected to spend a significant proportion of time in a manufacturing environment

Key Duties & Responsibilities

Drive and promote food safety through coaching quality standards across the factory

Challenge & influence standards to comply with the KP Quality Management System

Lead the HACCP team and manage the documented system ensuring this is reviewed and maintained. Coordinate training for team members as required.

Lead the Acrylamide monitoring system & sampling plan

Lead Complaint Management, investigation & trending to influence a site wide focus and provide updated progress and information packs to internal & external stakeholders

Be an active member of the site Internal Audit team and system to meet BRC, AIB and customer standards, ensuring compliance to the audit schedule and effective close out of non conformances.

Support Allergen Management within the factory

Ensure the management of all controlled technical documentation

Manage all site sensory activities, including end of life and benchmark reviews of online evaluation and daily offline evaluation

Support & engage in IWS activities. Be an active member of the Q Pillar, taking on a WPO role and adopt a coaching approach across site

Manage Intelex administration, Q Alerts, Document control etc.

Manage administration of the site product holds (Q1 and/or CIM) and IPS/investigation process

Support approval of all incoming raw materials

Support the vendor non conformance through investigation & liasing with suppliers as required

Work effectively within the broader site teams during customer or 3rd party visits or audits whilst supporting the Technical department

Assist the launch of new products & ingredients, ensuring that products are compliant with HACCP and specifications

Complete any routine technical related activities and testing e.g. calibration

Support the on-going development of the QA Apprentice

Other projects as required by the site or company

Use of site or company systems e.g. Intelex, BUDDY, SFOL, AGILE, JD EDWARDS etc.

We aim to foster a diverse family-like culture where everyone can be themselves and feel a sense of belonging. The I&D program focuses on Culture, Leadership, Recruitment, and Equitable Progression. We operate an inclusive recruitment process to attract diverse talent and educate hiring managers on bias. Additionally, we run a comprehensive program addressing various diversity topics to promote an inclusive workplace. Join KP Snacks to be a part of a diverse and inclusive team that values individuality and promotes growth.

We wholeheartedly encourage individuals from diverse backgrounds to apply for this position. We are totally committed to creating a workplace where not one person feels they do not belong. Please just let us know if there is anything we can do to make the process more easily accessible for you or if you have any special requirements.

Whichever method you are using to apply, please ensure that your application clearly demonstrates the relevant skills we are looking for, with clear evidence to support.

The Candidate

• Strong influencing and communication skills
• Operational and hands-on approach
• Confident and assured vocal when required
• Comfortable in conflict management and driving resolution
• Use resources effectively to maintain standards & knows when to prioritise

Skills & Experience

• Understanding of QMS and HACCP systems
• Understanding of BRC
• Internal audit experience
• Data interpretation
• Good communication & PC skills
• Team engagement across site disciplines
• Strong knowledge of food safety and good manufacturing practices