Job Description

At Lake, we're innovators - we bring thinkers together to make incredible things happen - delivering real value for suppliers and customers. In fact, it is at the heart of everything we do! We call it 'Ultimate Customer Value' and it's in our DNA.

Our transparent supplier and customer relationships mean unique and compelling sales propositions from concept to commercialisation. As a leading technical distributor of speciality chemicals and minerals, operating across five divisions, we distribute ingredients for pharmaceuticals, food and beverage, paints and coatings, corrosion protection, cosmetics and personal care, and other industrial market applications.

With decades of product and application expertise, combined with deep market trend analysis and regulatory knowledge, we help our suppliers and customers to succeed. What's more, through new product development, our customers benefit from significant commercial opportunities. And with agile manufacturing we provide a comprehensive end-to-end service of design and development, sourcing, conversion, warehousing, and distribution.

Not only this, but our specialist team and entrepreneurial culture means you'll always get innovative and commercially beneficial solutions that align with your goals.

Join us and share in our success!

Job Function:

Plan and implement internal and external Auditing function to ensure continual compliance and certification of the Business; plan and implement supplier and other supply chain third party evaluation to include travel in the UK and abroad; produce audit reports and lead non-conformance resolution plans.

Supports the Quality Control function to ensure the quality of products developed, manufactured, purchased and sold by the company.

Supports the QRESH Manager with auditing work processes, investigating root cause of process deviation and ensuring process compliance by implementing corrective actions and providing guidance and training.

Supports the QRESH Manager in providing punctual and thorough Regulatory advice to the Business.

Support the QRESH Manager for Regulatory, Health, Safety and Environmental compliance of the company.

Duties:

Plan and implement audit programmes by external assessors (regulatory authorities, certification bodies, and customers) to ensure compliance and maintain certification to ISO 9001, MHRA, GDP, RSPO, Ecovadis, SEDEX, and Safety standards. Proactively support plans to improve and expand the accreditation portfolio of the business. Plan, schedule, and implement the internal audit programme. Plan and implement the assessment programme of suppliers and third-party supply chain partners, conducting assessments remotely or through site visits as required. Produce reports and issue recommendations based on findings. Support the Quality Control (QC) function in creating and executing QC protocols for in-process materials and release of finished products, packaging, and labelling according to specifications. Support QC services for Sales units to sustain company growth. Assist in managing the complaints system: investigate root causes, liaise with internal and external stakeholders, implement corrective and preventive actions, and communicate outcomes. Support production and circulation of QC KPI statistics and trend analysis to improve internal compliance and team productivity. Support the QRESH Manager in ensuring compliance with Health, Safety, Environmental, and Regulatory standards

Skills and Abilities:

Educated to degree level or equivalent. Knowledge of quality systems. ISO-trained auditor. Understanding of the sensitivities associated with a commercial sales operation and the pivotal role of the QRESH function within the Supply Chain. GMP and GDP trained. Hands-on experience in participating in audits by external assessors (regulatory authorities, certification bodies, or customers). Strong planning and coordination skills. Experience in Quality Control within a manufacturing environment and familiarity with a wide range of test techniques. Excellent computer literacy, including word processing, spreadsheet software, and database applications. Strong numerical skills for data trend analysis and the ability to identify and interpret variation patterns. Meticulous attention to detail and ability to perform tasks with accuracy and efficiency. Ability to learn, provide internal training, identify suitable external training, reach consensus, and communicate effectively in an operational environment. Able to thrive under pressure, comfortable in a fast-paced environment, and able to respond to fast-evolving circumstances. Driven, self-motivated, and proactive in engaging stakeholders to sustain a strong company Quality culture.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: Up to 45,000.00 per year

Ability to commute/relocate:

Worcestershire B98 9PA: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (preferred)
Experience:

Internal & External auditing: 1 year (preferred)
Work authorisation:

United Kingdom (preferred)
Work Location: In person