Job Description

At Solina, our community of close to 5,000 people share a

passion for food

and live our entrepreneurial culture.


We design customised savoury solutions for our clients operating in the food industry, food service, butchery and nutrition markets. With

sustainability at the heart

of our business model, we aim to produce food that is good in every sense of the word: delicious, nourishing, affordable, sustainable and convenient.


Solina is a fast-growing business, with around 50 production sites and R&D laboratories present in more than 19 countries mainly in Europe and North America.


By constantly rethinking culinary solutions,

we make food matter for people and the planet

.



If you're ready for a new adventure in a dynamic, expanding, passionate, international company,

join us

!


Are you an experienced

Supplier Quality Assurance Specialist

with a passion for food safety, quality assurance, and compliance? We are looking for a driven and detail-focused individual to lead our supplier management programs.


This is a fantastic opportunity to take a leading role in a dynamic, multi-site organisation where you will champion a proactive supplier quality assurance, ensure raw material compliance with

BRCGS

,

SQMS

, and customer standards, and drive continuous improvement throughout our supply chain.

Key Responsibilities:

Ensure full supplier compliance with

BRCGS Food Safety

,

SQMS

,

Halal, Kosher,

customer codes of practice, and relevant food legislation Manage and maintain site readiness for customer, third-party, and regulatory audits - acting as Supplier Assurance expert. Ensure raw material risks are proactively identified, assessed, and managed through effective systems and training. Oversee supplier approval documentation, including product specifications, policies, and procedures, ensuring raw material compliance. Provide strong line management to Raw Material Technologist - supporting development, training, and performance. Promote consistent technical practices and quality knowledge sharing across supply chain base. Monitor performance against KPIs and lead improvement activities with suppliers.

About You:

Proven experience in a

Supplier Quality Assurance

or

Food Safety

role within

food manufacturing

. Degree in

Food Science

,

Food Technology

, or a related discipline. Strong knowledge of

GFSI, SQMS, Halal and Kosher standards

and current food legislation. Confident in leading supplier audits and promote partnership and successful outcomes. Skilled in raw material risk management, supplier management best practices, and continuous improvement. A confident communicator with excellent stakeholder management. Willing and able to travel regularly to attend supplier audits in the UK. Lead Auditor qualification (BRCGS or equivalent). Experience working with major UK food retailers and their technical standards. Proficiency with digital QMS platforms and document control systems.

What We Offer:

A specialist role with real impact across an international food manufacturing business. Competitive salary and benefits package. Opportunities for professional development and growth. A supportive, collaborative, and quality-focused working environment.

We are open to talents of all backgrounds. Our recruitment process is based on competences, and we openly welcome all candidates of all types according to our DEI Commitment