Quality Assurance Technician

Job Opportunity: Quality Assurance Technician at Glanbia Performance Nutrition

Join our team at Glanbia, a values-driven organization committed to innovation, sustainability, and excellence. Our mission is built on delivering better nutrition for every step of life’s journey. Taking pride in everything we do, delivering excellence together, everyday,

Location: Middlesbrough

About us:

Glanbia is a global leader in nutrition, committed to delivering better health and wellness for people around the world. Our portfolio includes renowned brands in both performance nutrition and nutrition ingredients. We proudly deliver leading brands such as Optimum Nutrition (ON), BSN, Isopure, SlimFast, Body&Fit, Nutramino, Think!, and Amazing Grass to customers globally.

With over 6,000 employees across 32 countries and an annual turnover of €3.6 billion, we’re a values-driven organization committed to improving health and well-being.we are a values-driven organization committed to improving health and well-being.   

Working Hours: 12 Hour shifts, 4 day on - 4 day off shift pattern pattern, alternating between 4 day shifts, 6am – 6pm to 4 night shifts, 6pm – 6am

Workplace environment:

This role reports to the QA Manager. The role is primarily based in the production / warehouse areas, in a typical modern food manufacturing environment. You may be required to work in other areas of the business from time to time.

Position Overview:

As part of our exciting journey, we are seeking a passionate Quality Assurance Technician to join our team. If you’re enthusiastic about the manufacturing and supply of quality nutrition, this role is for you!

Responsible for ensuring all products & product quality/ food safety processes comply with specified requirements. Maintaining and assisting the QA Manager to deliver continuous improvement in your areas of responsibility and across the site, whilst encouraging best practice at all levels within the organisation to promote a right first-time approach to quality. Effectively control and drive internal product safety and quality records within the business to keep all parties appropriately informed, whilst maintaining control of the process and outcomes.

What You’ll Do:

Health, Safety & Welfare

• The welfare of your colleagues is paramount, and you must promote and support a safe working environment and foster a culture of “safety first”.

Food Safety & Legality

• Maintaining the integrity of our products and therefore the business itself is an absolute. You must ensure this is always the case as we never knowingly compromise product safety, authenticity of legality.

Quality

• Never knowingly compromise on quality, striving for the highest possible standards of quality in our products, people and plant.

Communication

• Good quality communications at the right time will ensure the highest standards of teamwork from all your colleagues within the business and make certain we are all pulling together in the right direction.

Planning & Control

• You must maintain a structured approach to the delivery of the site strategy plan and the business targets, being aware of how you can positively contribute.

Cost & Efficiencies

• Meeting standards consistently to achieve the cost base to continue our growth and drive world class performance, whilst always striving to find a better way.

Qualifications:

• Previous food industry experience is essential, ideally time spent within the Quality/Technical department.
• Level 3 Food Hygiene
• HACCP qualification or experience
• Computer literacy (Microsoft Excel, Word, Outlook) and SAP if possible
• Desirable: SAP knowledge, BRCGS experience, Internal Auditing, risk assessment
• High level execution and attention to detail
• Teamwork & Cooperation
• Ability to think, decide and act strategically in a pressurised environment.
• Continuous improvement and problem-solving ability.
• Great communicator at all levels with the ability to influence and coach effectively.

If you believe you have what it takes, even if you don’t meet every single point on the job description, we encourage you to apply!

Where and How You’ll Work:

The opportunity will be based in Middlesbrough.

What We Would Like to Offer You:

• Global Career Development: Grow your career on a global stage.
• Continuous Learning: Access an on-demand learning platform.
• Competitive Compensation Package: Includes staff discounts, health insurance and  and a competitive salary.

About Glanbia:

The Glanbia Group comprises three divisions: Glanbia Performance Nutrition, Glanbia Nutritional’s, and Joint Ventures. Together with our partners, we offer an incredible breadth of expertise in nutrition. Our award-winning and market-leading products are sold in 130 countries worldwide.

At Glanbia, we celebrate diversity, recognizing that our individual strengths make us stronger together. We welcome candidates from all backgrounds, regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender perception or identity, national origin, age, marital status, protected veteran status, or disability status.

Join us at Glanbia, where our culture celebrates individuality, knowing that together we are more.