Quality Data Technician

Unilever; Gloucester; On-site; GBP 29,000; Full time

Job description

Manpower are currently seeking an interim Quality Data Technician to work with our global FMCG client Unilever, renowned for iconic brands such as Magnum, Ben & Jerry’s, Cornetto, and Solero, to become an integral part of their fast-paced FMCG ice cream manufacturing environment.

The position is based at Barnwood, Gloucester. This is a full-time temporary role for 6 months, requiring 37.50 hours per week, Monday to Friday. Compensation for this role is competitive, paying between £28,500 per annum, pro rata, depending upon experience.

Job Summary: We are seeking a highly motivated, proactive, organised and detail orientated Quality Digitalisation Technician to co-ordinate the transition of our food safety and quality checks from paper-based processes to digital systems. The successful candidate will play a critical role in enhancing the efficiency, accuracy, and compliance of our quality operations within the factory environment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Analyse Current Processes: Evaluate existing paper-based food safety and quality check procedures to identify areas for digital transformation.
• Develop Digital Solutions: Collaborate with central functions and The Quality Teams to develop and implement digital systems that streamline and automate quality checks.
• System Integration: Ensure seamless integration of new digital tools with existing factory systems and processes.
• Training and Support: Provide training and ongoing support to factory staff on the use of new digital systems.
• Data Management: Oversee the migration of historical data from paper records to digital formats, ensuring data integrity and accessibility.
• Compliance and Standards: Ensure that digital transformation initiatives comply with the Walls Quality Management System (QMS) and regulatory requirements.
• Continuous Improvement: Monitor the performance of digital systems and implement improvements as needed to enhance efficiency and effectiveness.
• Troubleshooting: Address and resolve any technical issues related to the digital systems.

The main responsibilities are as follows:

1. Report to Quality Systems Lead
2. Inputting quality and food safety checks into digital systems.
3. Monitoring digital systems to ensure the checks are being completed accurately, timely and with sufficient information.
4. Developing a digital document control system to ensure the input and changes to information are recorded, controlled and retained as required.
5. Co-ordination of the delivery of digital paperless monitoring systems to the factory
6. Training and engagement of factory staff on the digitisation monitoring programmes.
7. Collaboration with central teams on the deliverance of digitisation systems to the factory
8. Maintenance of current food safety and quality monitoring systems
9. Maintenance of digital food safety and quality monitoring systems
10. Reporting of progress of the digitisation programmes to leadership.

Qualifications:

• Education: Minimum of secondary education preferably specialising in information technology or sciences
• Experience with digital technology systems is essential. Experience within a manufacturing environment with ERP systems is a plus.
• Technical Skills: Proficiency in digital tools and software used for quality assurance and data management.
• Analytical Skills: Strong analytical and problem-solving skills to assess current processes and develop effective digital solutions.
• Communication Skills: Excellent verbal and written communication skills to train and support factory staff.
• Attention to Detail: High level of attention to detail to ensure accuracy and compliance in digital transformation initiatives.
• Team Player: Ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience in the food manufacturing industry.
• Knowledge of food safety regulations and standards.
• Experience in digital transformation or related fields.

Gloucester working environment:

• Ice cream manufacturing environment
• There is an onsite restaurant available, serving breakfast and lunch
• Uniform for manufacturing workers
• Staff shop selling discounted products
• Onsite parking
• Close proximity to M5 motorway and a 20-minute drive from Cheltenham.