Food Quality Assurance Specialist

This is an exciting time to join one of the fastest growing retailers in the UK. Aldis own brand is at the heart of our business model and were committed to delivering quality, product safety and legal compliance for customers at a great price.As a Quality Assurance Specialist, youll help drive a quality culture across our UK/EU supply base. Youll work in a hybrid capacity, supporting quality assurance, supplier due diligence, and resolution of product quality issues helping ensure Aldi products meet our high specifications.Does this sound like you? Aldi is looking for an experienced Quality/Technical professional with strong knowledge of UK and EU food legislation, plus experience from Retail Technical, Food Service or Food Manufacturing. Youll be confident communicating quality and compliance matters with suppliers and internal stakeholders, using data to make commercially sound decisions.You will need to demonstrate the ability to deliver safe, legal and quality products, and to maintain and improve quality management processes and standards across the business.If youre always striving to improve and want to join a really important part of the business, apply to join #TeamAldi today!Your New RoleSupport Buying teams to ensure we receive the products and specifications we pay forCommunicate quality and compliance updates on product issues, supplier due diligence and customer complaints, to drive a consistent quality culture across suppliersMaintain positive relationships with Buying teams, external stakeholders and technical service providersAct as the key contact for Quality Assurance queries within BuyingManage correspondence and information flow with internal and external parties, ensuring clear actions, escalation where needed, and timely follow-upMaintain full knowledge of Quality Policies and Procedures and help ensure they are applied correctlyMonitor/measure due diligence activities and take action to escalate and resolve compliance issues with suppliersSuggest and implement improvements to systems for greater efficiencyUndertake training to keep up to date with legislative and industry requirementsAbout YouProven technical experience across food manufacturing, quality and/or retail technicalExperience managing suppliers and driving supplier quality expectationsStrong food knowledge across multiple product areas and temperature regimesHACCP Level 3, with an understanding of food safety hazard controlConfidence influencing cross-functionally and at all levels across the businessExperience supporting customer complaint investigations and quality issue resolution.Experience working with internal and external stakeholdersAble to work independently and collaboratively as part of a teamConfident, professional, and able to communicate clearly with stakeholdersStrong ability to prioritise, manage workload, and work to deadlinesCompetent in Word, Excel and PowerPointHigh attention to detail and able to remain calm under pressureWhat Youll get in ReturnStarting salary of £37,545 rising to £43,840Monday to Friday, 8:00am to 4:00pm, with the opportunity of 2 days a week remote working18 month fixed term contract5 weeks annual leave plus Bank HolidaysIn office flexi-timeFull training providedPension schemePrivate employee medical insurance after 4 yearsCompany sick pay schemeCompany maternity and adoption leave and paternity pay after 1 year of serviceLong service rewardsAccess to MyBenefits, where you can find a wide range of benefits, including our bike to work scheme, shopping and cinema discounts, health cash plan, a FREE will, travel and discounted gym memberships, as well as a host of benefits to support your financial and wellbeing needs.Access to a free,24/7, confidential virtual GP service for all Aldi Colleagues and their children (under the age of 16)*Youll need to live within 90 minutes of your main working location**Please be aware that this role does not fulfil the requirements for visa sponsorship.Aldi is an equal opportunities employer. Were committed to maintaining a diverse and inclusive workforce and are dedicated to promoting a culture of inclusion, providing an environment in which collaboration, respect and fairness are essential. We value diversity and are dedicated to treating all of our colleagues and prospective colleagues fairly and with respect.If youre ready to join a forward thinking business with a focus on your development as well as the business, apply today!TPBN1_UKTJ