Job Description

You will be working within the product testing team, managing internal and external stakeholders, and investigating product reports. This is a quality-driven multi-tasking role making you a vital member of the Quality Assurance Team!

What you'll do?

• Planning and coordinating testing of samples with our 3rd party service providers
• Processing test reports and results onto internal systems
• Reviewing test reports to ensure compliance with the Lidl specifications and legal parameters
• Liaising with suppliers, laboratories and warehouse personnel to maintain compliance with the sampling programme and investigate non-conformances
• Liaising with buyers regarding supplier performance and testing results
• General office duties including answering phones and dealing with queries
• Risk assessing items based on safety criteria and product knowledge
• Invoice processing
• Ad hoc QA tasks

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Passionate about food safety and quality
• Food Science/ Science based degree is desirable
• Food Industry experience is preferable (Industry placements will be considered)
• Proactive attitude with problem solving skills
• Highly focused and accurate with an uncompromising eye for detail
• Strong organizational and time management skills
• Comprehensive Excel skills and experience of working with other Microsoft Office programmes
• A team player who is also capable and confident to work independently
• Excellent written/verbal communication skills and ability to be assertive when partnering with stakeholders