Supplier Quality Team Leader Hybrid - 2-3 Office days, Central London Overview The Supplier Quality Team Leader is responsible for leading all aspects of supplier and manufacturer quality assurance, ensuring that globally sourced ingredients meet the highest standards of safety, compliance, and customer requirements. The role drives supplier performance, oversees audit programmes, and strengthens the Quality Management System across the supply base. You will lead a team responsible for supplier compliance, audit readiness, and continuous improvement, while supporting business growth through robust, scalable, and effective quality processes. Benefits Personal growth, including training and development opportunities Health Cash Plan Subsidised gym membership Responsibilities Lead, coach and develop the Supplier Quality team, promoting high performance, accountability, and a proactive, solutions focused culture. Set clear priorities and manage team workload across supplier audits, compliance activities, and documentation. Act as deputy to the Assistant Quality Manager as required, ensuring continuity of leadership and decision making. Own the end to end supplier quality lifecycle, including onboarding, approval, monitoring, requalification, and ongoing performance management. Lead the supplier and manufacturer audit programme and ensure timely and effective closure of non conformances. Ensure supplier documentation, including audit packs, specifications, certifications, and technical data, is accurate, current, and audit ready. Own key third party certifications (e.g. BRC, FAMI QS), working closely with certification bodies and internal stakeholders. Monitor supplier performance using KPIs, risk assessments, and continuous monitoring programmes, identifying trends and emerging risks. Drive supplier compliance improvements by working directly with manufacturers to implement corrective and preventative actions. Lead initiatives to improve supplier related processes, driving standardisation, efficiency, and effective use of data and performance insights. Act as the escalation point for complex supplier technical queries from customers and internal teams. Support customer audits and documentation requests, coordinating effectively with global partners. Collaborate with commercial and global quality teams to ensure supplier capabilities, standards, and audit approaches align with business and customer requirements. Support business critical and cross functional projects as required. Qualifications Minimum of 5 years' experience in supplier quality, quality assurance, or manufacturing quality within the food or feed ingredients industry. Proven experience managing supplier and manufacturer relationships from a quality, compliance, and regulatory perspective. Strong working knowledge of relevant industry standards and schemes, including FSSC, BRC, HACCP, FAMI QS, and Organic. Demonstrated experience leading supplier and manufacturer audits and managing corrective and preventative action processes. Previous people management or team leadership experience. Strong stakeholder management and communication skills, with the ability to effectively influence external partners. Highly organised, with the ability to manage multiple suppliers, audits, and competing priorities simultaneously. Please email us for an informal chat at .
May 02, 2026
Full time
Supplier Quality Team Leader Hybrid - 2-3 Office days, Central London Overview The Supplier Quality Team Leader is responsible for leading all aspects of supplier and manufacturer quality assurance, ensuring that globally sourced ingredients meet the highest standards of safety, compliance, and customer requirements. The role drives supplier performance, oversees audit programmes, and strengthens the Quality Management System across the supply base. You will lead a team responsible for supplier compliance, audit readiness, and continuous improvement, while supporting business growth through robust, scalable, and effective quality processes. Benefits Personal growth, including training and development opportunities Health Cash Plan Subsidised gym membership Responsibilities Lead, coach and develop the Supplier Quality team, promoting high performance, accountability, and a proactive, solutions focused culture. Set clear priorities and manage team workload across supplier audits, compliance activities, and documentation. Act as deputy to the Assistant Quality Manager as required, ensuring continuity of leadership and decision making. Own the end to end supplier quality lifecycle, including onboarding, approval, monitoring, requalification, and ongoing performance management. Lead the supplier and manufacturer audit programme and ensure timely and effective closure of non conformances. Ensure supplier documentation, including audit packs, specifications, certifications, and technical data, is accurate, current, and audit ready. Own key third party certifications (e.g. BRC, FAMI QS), working closely with certification bodies and internal stakeholders. Monitor supplier performance using KPIs, risk assessments, and continuous monitoring programmes, identifying trends and emerging risks. Drive supplier compliance improvements by working directly with manufacturers to implement corrective and preventative actions. Lead initiatives to improve supplier related processes, driving standardisation, efficiency, and effective use of data and performance insights. Act as the escalation point for complex supplier technical queries from customers and internal teams. Support customer audits and documentation requests, coordinating effectively with global partners. Collaborate with commercial and global quality teams to ensure supplier capabilities, standards, and audit approaches align with business and customer requirements. Support business critical and cross functional projects as required. Qualifications Minimum of 5 years' experience in supplier quality, quality assurance, or manufacturing quality within the food or feed ingredients industry. Proven experience managing supplier and manufacturer relationships from a quality, compliance, and regulatory perspective. Strong working knowledge of relevant industry standards and schemes, including FSSC, BRC, HACCP, FAMI QS, and Organic. Demonstrated experience leading supplier and manufacturer audits and managing corrective and preventative action processes. Previous people management or team leadership experience. Strong stakeholder management and communication skills, with the ability to effectively influence external partners. Highly organised, with the ability to manage multiple suppliers, audits, and competing priorities simultaneously. Please email us for an informal chat at .
Quality Technologist Operational Pillar Full-Time Permanent Hybrid 2 to 3 office days, Central London Unlock your potential with Prinova We are Prinova, a leading global supplier of ingredients and premix manufacturing solutions and trusted by the world s best-known food, beverage, and nutrition brands. Part of the NAGASE Group, our expertise lies in Ingredient Distribution, Manufacturing Solutions, and Customized Services. Our global network of colleagues, located in offices and manufacturing facilities around the world, deliver sustainable value-added solutions to our customers. We are recognized for our deep expertise, commitment to excellence, and bold innovation which have earned us a strong reputation as a trusted industry leader. Wherever your career is headed, you ll find direction, opportunity, and belonging with us. What does a Quality Technologist role mean at Prinova The role is within our Operational Quality team pillar and plays a vital role in maintaining and improving the quality and safety of products and processes within our ingredients distribution business, which also undertakes processing activities and co-manufacturing operations. This role is responsible for ensuring compliance with customer, regulatory and industry standards, supporting operational teams, and driving continuous improvement initiatives. What s in it for you: Personal growth, including training and development opportunities Health Cash Plan Subsidised gym membership Discretionary Bonus What to expect Non-Conformance and Issue Resolution: Lead investigations into non-conformances (internal, supplier and customer-related) and write investigation reports. Perform root cause analysis using industry standards, such as FMEA, 5Whys and Fishbone diagrams to determine scope / impact and develop corrective / preventative actions. Drive corrective and preventative actions and verify their effectiveness to prevent recurrence. Perform risk assessment to determine the safety and efficacy of the product. Support the handling and resolution of customer complaints, working cross-functionally to ensure timely responses. Provide trend reports of quality events. Audit and Compliance: Support site preparation for internal, customer and third-party audits (e.g. BRC, customer audits) and actively participate as required. Ensure documentation and records are maintained and readily available. Monitor operation compliance with relevant regulatory, food safety and customer-specific standards. Continuous Improvement and Training: Identify areas for improvement within operational quality processes and support the implementation of enhanced controls and efficiencies. Support process improvement initiatives to reduce waste, improve efficiency and enhance product quality. Supplier and Co-Manufacturing Support: Support the quality assessment and approval of supplier services (Warehouses, processors and contract manufacturers / packagers). Monitor the performance of suppliers and improvement initiatives as required. Cross-functional Support: Collaborate with Product Managers, Commercial, and Supply Chain teams to align on quality expectations and ensure a seamless supply of quality-assured products. Does this sound like you: Chinese language skills are highly desirable. Strong understanding of operational quality processes, food safety standards and industry best practices. Ability to conduct effective root cause analysis and manage CAPAs. Proven track record in investigations, collaborative approach to problem solving, and cross-functional communication. Ability to work proactively, prioritise tasks and adapt to a fast-paced environment. 5+ years of experience in supplier quality, quality assurance within ingredients distributions or the manufacturing industry. Knowledge of industry standards and regulations, including BRC, HACCP, and GMP. Experience conducting supplier audits and managing corrective action processes. Click apply and you will be taken to our careers page where you can complete your application.
May 01, 2026
Full time
Quality Technologist Operational Pillar Full-Time Permanent Hybrid 2 to 3 office days, Central London Unlock your potential with Prinova We are Prinova, a leading global supplier of ingredients and premix manufacturing solutions and trusted by the world s best-known food, beverage, and nutrition brands. Part of the NAGASE Group, our expertise lies in Ingredient Distribution, Manufacturing Solutions, and Customized Services. Our global network of colleagues, located in offices and manufacturing facilities around the world, deliver sustainable value-added solutions to our customers. We are recognized for our deep expertise, commitment to excellence, and bold innovation which have earned us a strong reputation as a trusted industry leader. Wherever your career is headed, you ll find direction, opportunity, and belonging with us. What does a Quality Technologist role mean at Prinova The role is within our Operational Quality team pillar and plays a vital role in maintaining and improving the quality and safety of products and processes within our ingredients distribution business, which also undertakes processing activities and co-manufacturing operations. This role is responsible for ensuring compliance with customer, regulatory and industry standards, supporting operational teams, and driving continuous improvement initiatives. What s in it for you: Personal growth, including training and development opportunities Health Cash Plan Subsidised gym membership Discretionary Bonus What to expect Non-Conformance and Issue Resolution: Lead investigations into non-conformances (internal, supplier and customer-related) and write investigation reports. Perform root cause analysis using industry standards, such as FMEA, 5Whys and Fishbone diagrams to determine scope / impact and develop corrective / preventative actions. Drive corrective and preventative actions and verify their effectiveness to prevent recurrence. Perform risk assessment to determine the safety and efficacy of the product. Support the handling and resolution of customer complaints, working cross-functionally to ensure timely responses. Provide trend reports of quality events. Audit and Compliance: Support site preparation for internal, customer and third-party audits (e.g. BRC, customer audits) and actively participate as required. Ensure documentation and records are maintained and readily available. Monitor operation compliance with relevant regulatory, food safety and customer-specific standards. Continuous Improvement and Training: Identify areas for improvement within operational quality processes and support the implementation of enhanced controls and efficiencies. Support process improvement initiatives to reduce waste, improve efficiency and enhance product quality. Supplier and Co-Manufacturing Support: Support the quality assessment and approval of supplier services (Warehouses, processors and contract manufacturers / packagers). Monitor the performance of suppliers and improvement initiatives as required. Cross-functional Support: Collaborate with Product Managers, Commercial, and Supply Chain teams to align on quality expectations and ensure a seamless supply of quality-assured products. Does this sound like you: Chinese language skills are highly desirable. Strong understanding of operational quality processes, food safety standards and industry best practices. Ability to conduct effective root cause analysis and manage CAPAs. Proven track record in investigations, collaborative approach to problem solving, and cross-functional communication. Ability to work proactively, prioritise tasks and adapt to a fast-paced environment. 5+ years of experience in supplier quality, quality assurance within ingredients distributions or the manufacturing industry. Knowledge of industry standards and regulations, including BRC, HACCP, and GMP. Experience conducting supplier audits and managing corrective action processes. Click apply and you will be taken to our careers page where you can complete your application.
Job Title: Director of Estates & Sustainability Location : Police & Fire Headquarters, Northallerton, hybrid working available but a presence at Northallerton is required along with site visits in order to deliver the role Contract : Permanent Hours : Full-time, standard office hours Salary : LS2, £74,649-£85,062 Closing Date : 9am, 6th October 2025 Our Support Service functions work in collaboration across North Yorkshire Police and North Yorkshire Fire & Rescue Service, providing vital shared expertise to deliver efficient and effective service to our communities. The Opportunity We are looking for a high performing and experienced professional in the field of Estates and Sustainability. This role is responsible for leading the design and delivery of an effective and efficient Estates function, on behalf of the Deputy Mayor for Policing, Fire & Crime to North Yorkshire Police (NYP) and North Yorkshire Fire and Rescue Service (NYFRS). Working as part of the collaborated Support Services and reporting direct to the Assistant Chief Officer, this is an exciting time to be joining the Force and Service as we deliver our new Estates Strategy and delivery plan with a focus on the long-term sustainability of our infrastructure across North Yorkshire. With over 100 buildings across the county and with new build programmes on the horizon, investments to made and innovative designs required, you will ensure our estate landscape is fit for purpose enabling NYP and NYFRS to deliver to the people of North Yorkshire. You will be at the heart of leading the team that delivers an estate capable of meeting the needs of today as well as preparing for the future. Our estate is a key pillar over which our organisational plans sit with a view to modernise and maintain our estate, working environment and assets in a sustainable manner. You will work closely with our collaborated Transport & Logistics team to ensure our estate infrastructure is in place to meet our future vehicle, electric and hybrid intentions. A proactive mindset, a visionary leader and cognisant of industry best practice and innovative techniques, you will lead by example as we modernise our estates function. You ll bring experience, technical understanding and project delivery know how and work with regional and national partners to deliver a modern estate, harnessing opportunities to collaborate in particular with stakeholders from across the broader York and North Yorkshire Combined Authority. Collaborative and financially astute, you will also be an inspirational leader who gets the best out of your teams and creates a safe working environment for people to thrive, to challenge the status quo, to innovate and to deliver. What We re Looking For You will have a proven track record of delivering large-scale sustainable estates capital programmes, developing strategies and managing delivery plans in complex and dynamic organisations be that in the public, private or third sector. You will have extensive estates, buildings, surveying and / or trade experience with qualifications desirable but experience more relevant. You will have experiences in actively managing risks and developing contingency plans to ensure continued service delivery and value for money. You will have proven leadership and people management skills gained by working at a senior level in a multi-stakeholder environment, able to co-design and implement service improvements. You will champion equality, diversion and inclusivity in your functional area and across the organisations. You will have excellent leadership and people skills, with a clear customer focus, evidenced through service plans and business partnering approaches, and be capable of evaluating and developing collaborative approaches to service delivery. You will have expertise regarding legislation relating to the effective and safe maintenance and operation of buildings You will use your commercial acumen working with suppliers, other police forces and fire and rescue services to agree standards and obtain best value for money You will ensure our business plans, budgets and policies enable the delivery of the corporate strategies for both the Police and Fire. As a result, we need an individual with excellent communication and influencing skills, with the ability to provide clear, balanced and professional advice that achieves corporate and service objectives. Why Join Us? Working for the emergency services is both meaningful and impactful. At North Yorkshire Police & North Yorkshire Fire & Rescue Service, we re committed to helping colleagues reach their full potential in a fair, inclusive, and supportive environment. We value diverse perspectives and actively promote staff wellbeing so everyone can thrive. Please visit our websites to learn more about our organisation. We re also proud to provide a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your wellbeing, work-life balance, and professional growth: Local Government Pension Scheme secure and competitive retirement planning Salary Sacrifice Car Scheme access to affordable vehicle leasing options Generous Annual Leave 24 days rising to 30 with length of service, plus bank holidays Blue Light Discount enjoy savings at major retailers and services Flexi-Time for Staff Roles tailor your working hours to suit your lifestyle while meeting team objectives Access to Trade Union Membership opportunity to join UNISON Inclusion & Diversity Networks connect with colleagues and contribute to a culture of belonging Health & Wellbeing Services access to resources that support your physical and mental health To be considered for this role, applicants must meet the following requirements: You must have the right to work in the UK, with no restrictions on your employment Hold a full UK manual driving licence Internal applicants must have successfully completed their probation period Meet residency requirements for vetting: MV Level Vetting minimum 5 years UK residency Your Application North Yorkshire Police and North Yorkshire Fire & Rescue Service are equal opportunity employers. Both organisations are committed to creating an inclusive and supportive working environment. If you require any reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process or within your role, please declare this within your online application. A member of our team will contact you prior to your interview to ensure appropriate support is in place. Safer Recruitment North Yorkshire Police and North Yorkshire Fire & Rescue Service are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults. Safeguarding is a core part of our recruitment process, and we expect all applicants to share this commitment. All successful candidates will undergo a thorough recruitment process and must obtain satisfactory pre-employment clearances before commencing employment, including satisfactory Vetting or DBS checks, references, and a medical assessment, including absence history. Adherence to our safeguarding policies and procedures is essential. Ready to Apply? As part of our selection process, we ll assess your skills and experience against the requirements of the role. We therefore encourage you to take your time to tailor your application, ensuring your responses align with the job advert and role profile. Interviews are intended to take place mid October. We look forward to receiving your online application.
Oct 06, 2025
Full time
Job Title: Director of Estates & Sustainability Location : Police & Fire Headquarters, Northallerton, hybrid working available but a presence at Northallerton is required along with site visits in order to deliver the role Contract : Permanent Hours : Full-time, standard office hours Salary : LS2, £74,649-£85,062 Closing Date : 9am, 6th October 2025 Our Support Service functions work in collaboration across North Yorkshire Police and North Yorkshire Fire & Rescue Service, providing vital shared expertise to deliver efficient and effective service to our communities. The Opportunity We are looking for a high performing and experienced professional in the field of Estates and Sustainability. This role is responsible for leading the design and delivery of an effective and efficient Estates function, on behalf of the Deputy Mayor for Policing, Fire & Crime to North Yorkshire Police (NYP) and North Yorkshire Fire and Rescue Service (NYFRS). Working as part of the collaborated Support Services and reporting direct to the Assistant Chief Officer, this is an exciting time to be joining the Force and Service as we deliver our new Estates Strategy and delivery plan with a focus on the long-term sustainability of our infrastructure across North Yorkshire. With over 100 buildings across the county and with new build programmes on the horizon, investments to made and innovative designs required, you will ensure our estate landscape is fit for purpose enabling NYP and NYFRS to deliver to the people of North Yorkshire. You will be at the heart of leading the team that delivers an estate capable of meeting the needs of today as well as preparing for the future. Our estate is a key pillar over which our organisational plans sit with a view to modernise and maintain our estate, working environment and assets in a sustainable manner. You will work closely with our collaborated Transport & Logistics team to ensure our estate infrastructure is in place to meet our future vehicle, electric and hybrid intentions. A proactive mindset, a visionary leader and cognisant of industry best practice and innovative techniques, you will lead by example as we modernise our estates function. You ll bring experience, technical understanding and project delivery know how and work with regional and national partners to deliver a modern estate, harnessing opportunities to collaborate in particular with stakeholders from across the broader York and North Yorkshire Combined Authority. Collaborative and financially astute, you will also be an inspirational leader who gets the best out of your teams and creates a safe working environment for people to thrive, to challenge the status quo, to innovate and to deliver. What We re Looking For You will have a proven track record of delivering large-scale sustainable estates capital programmes, developing strategies and managing delivery plans in complex and dynamic organisations be that in the public, private or third sector. You will have extensive estates, buildings, surveying and / or trade experience with qualifications desirable but experience more relevant. You will have experiences in actively managing risks and developing contingency plans to ensure continued service delivery and value for money. You will have proven leadership and people management skills gained by working at a senior level in a multi-stakeholder environment, able to co-design and implement service improvements. You will champion equality, diversion and inclusivity in your functional area and across the organisations. You will have excellent leadership and people skills, with a clear customer focus, evidenced through service plans and business partnering approaches, and be capable of evaluating and developing collaborative approaches to service delivery. You will have expertise regarding legislation relating to the effective and safe maintenance and operation of buildings You will use your commercial acumen working with suppliers, other police forces and fire and rescue services to agree standards and obtain best value for money You will ensure our business plans, budgets and policies enable the delivery of the corporate strategies for both the Police and Fire. As a result, we need an individual with excellent communication and influencing skills, with the ability to provide clear, balanced and professional advice that achieves corporate and service objectives. Why Join Us? Working for the emergency services is both meaningful and impactful. At North Yorkshire Police & North Yorkshire Fire & Rescue Service, we re committed to helping colleagues reach their full potential in a fair, inclusive, and supportive environment. We value diverse perspectives and actively promote staff wellbeing so everyone can thrive. Please visit our websites to learn more about our organisation. We re also proud to provide a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your wellbeing, work-life balance, and professional growth: Local Government Pension Scheme secure and competitive retirement planning Salary Sacrifice Car Scheme access to affordable vehicle leasing options Generous Annual Leave 24 days rising to 30 with length of service, plus bank holidays Blue Light Discount enjoy savings at major retailers and services Flexi-Time for Staff Roles tailor your working hours to suit your lifestyle while meeting team objectives Access to Trade Union Membership opportunity to join UNISON Inclusion & Diversity Networks connect with colleagues and contribute to a culture of belonging Health & Wellbeing Services access to resources that support your physical and mental health To be considered for this role, applicants must meet the following requirements: You must have the right to work in the UK, with no restrictions on your employment Hold a full UK manual driving licence Internal applicants must have successfully completed their probation period Meet residency requirements for vetting: MV Level Vetting minimum 5 years UK residency Your Application North Yorkshire Police and North Yorkshire Fire & Rescue Service are equal opportunity employers. Both organisations are committed to creating an inclusive and supportive working environment. If you require any reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process or within your role, please declare this within your online application. A member of our team will contact you prior to your interview to ensure appropriate support is in place. Safer Recruitment North Yorkshire Police and North Yorkshire Fire & Rescue Service are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults. Safeguarding is a core part of our recruitment process, and we expect all applicants to share this commitment. All successful candidates will undergo a thorough recruitment process and must obtain satisfactory pre-employment clearances before commencing employment, including satisfactory Vetting or DBS checks, references, and a medical assessment, including absence history. Adherence to our safeguarding policies and procedures is essential. Ready to Apply? As part of our selection process, we ll assess your skills and experience against the requirements of the role. We therefore encourage you to take your time to tailor your application, ensuring your responses align with the job advert and role profile. Interviews are intended to take place mid October. We look forward to receiving your online application.
