Quality Continuous Improvement Specialist - Whittlesey, United Kingdom - McCain Foods (G.B.) Ltd

McCain Foods (G.B.) Ltd

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Whittlesey, United Kingdom

3 weeks ago

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Tom O´Connor

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Position Title:
Quality Continuous Improvement Specialist

Position Type:
Regular - Full-Time

Position Location:
Whittlesey

Requisition ID: 19756

For over 60 years we've been the number one branded player in frozen potato market. When it comes to bringing the nation together at mealtimes with simple, delicious and great tasting food we're kind of a big deal
You won't just find us in supermarkets though.

As well as owning a household retail brand, our respected foodservice business works in close partnership with distributors, chefs and caterers across thousands of the country's pubs, restaurants, hospitals and schools.

We are passionate about potatoes.

But we're even more passionate about our People

ABOUT THE JOB.

Our Quality Continuous Improvement Specialist will align with customer expectations (own label) and to support the business in demonstrating our relentless commitment to continuous improvement (CI) in product, process, equipment, raw materials, and people to ensure best in-class quality across all products manufactured on site.

Using statistical process control and data evaluation to drive improvements with measurable success.

While also managing own label specifications, customer quality contracts including the implementation of Control Quality Specification (CQS) documentation to ensure customers' expectations are achieved.

You'll also be responsible for.

Role out the site Quality CI strategy and focus on key projects such inline measurement systems and alignment to customer expectations utilising statistical process control and data evaluation to drive improvements with measurable success.
Responsibility for managing in plant sensory programs and leading daily quality panels. Implement and track initial validation and ongoing performance of each panellist.
Coach and champion the site functions to identify and implement opportunities to improve program and process effectiveness;
Plan, develop and coordinate training of In Process Improvement methodology;
Develop and enhance documentation, tracking tools and process flows for quality monitoring activities to comply with current regulations and standards;
Compile bench mark reports with quality data, taste panels etc
Be an integral member of the site Crisis Management Team, supporting the site in EWE's and traceability challenges.
Ensure any adverse trends are reported and corrective action is followed up
Ensure training matrix is maintained in accordance with customer requirements and any gaps are highlighted and addressed in a timely manner
To organise control and trend all analytical testing in accordance with site procedures and legislation
Working cross functionally to achieve common goals, drive standardisation and implement best working practise across the site/region
Monitor and investigate customer complaint trends and establish corrective action plans to prevent reoccurrence
Factory and process driven with approximately 60% of the time spent out in the plant
Take ownership for the sites Measurement Systems and calibration to ensure reliable and repeatable processes in line with Global best practices

WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR

You'll already have experience in a similar role in continuous improvement within an FMCG, with experience of external standards such as BRC audit, customer audits and legal requirements.

You'll work autonomously and use your initiative in order to consistently improve our standards. You'll also have

Knowledge of Quality & Technical systems
Influencing skills
Knowledge of HACCP
Able to communicate effectively at all levels
Demonstrable problemsolving ability
How to interpret procedures
Retailer requirements

WHAT'S IN IT FOR YOU?

Although we do encourage you to taste the goods you'll be pleased to know we don't pay you in chips.

For working hard, you'll also get a great salary, and some pretty good benefits including:

An excellent pension where we will pay double what you do, up to a maximum of 12% of your pay.
Flexible holidays where you can buy & sell up to 5 days holiday per year
Optional health cash plan
Cycle to work scheme

- 'Chips In' Volunteering Day Off - to make a positive impact to the competitiveness, resilience, and long-term development of McCain communities across the globe

And of course, being part of a Global business there are great opportunities to shine/thrive should you wish to relocate in the future. We have an ambitious 5 year growth plan that presents development & progression opportunities for those who seek it out.

WHERE YOU'LL WORK
You'll be based at our Whittlesey plant in Peterborough.

If you've spotted our three wind turbines, then you'll know where we are With about 350 employees on site, we're one of our largest plants across the GB business.

Our Whittlesey plant is where we make our famous French Fries as well as our chilled products, s