Factory Officer with Analytics and QA

At Zeelandia, we’re excited to be recruiting a Factory Officer to join our team. In this role you will play a critical role in maintaining and improving quality and safety of our food products and manufacturing processes through continuous improvements. The factory officer will work closely with all departments to identify continuous improvements through process audits and ensure improvements are driven by analytical data and fact finding.  

What really makes Zeelandia special is our genuine commitment to our people. We don’t just talk about wellbeing, we live it. Our holistic approach is underpinned by a wide range of supportive policies covering areas such as mental health, cancer support, miscarriage, menopause, carers, domestic violence, fostering and volunteering, ensuring our colleagues feel supported through every stage of life.

Our values sit at the core of everything we do. We believe in acting with integrity and respect, taking ownership, and going above and beyond for each other and our customers. We encourage innovation that has purpose, support those who champion positive change, and are driven by a genuine passion for success, balancing high standards with a supportive, inclusive approach. If these values resonate with you, you’ll feel right at home at Zeelandia.

Alongside this, we offer a strong wellbeing and engagement culture, including onsite Mental Health First Aiders, regular speaker sessions and coffee mornings, annual NHS health checks, flu jab vouchers, and eye care support. Our Employee Assistance Programme provides free counselling, resources, and access to a dedicated menopause coach, complemented by our Grocery Aid partnership, offering additional emotional, practical, and financial support for you and your family.

We’re also passionate about helping our people grow, with access to internal and external training, and mentorship. Our inclusive culture is supported through active working groups, including DEI and employee involvement forums, as well as initiatives such as supporting neurodivergent-friendly spaces, quiet hours, and a multi-faith room.

Beyond the day job, we bring people together through company events, recognition schemes like Core Values and Long Service Awards, and meaningful CSR initiatives, from Bake for Ukraine to supporting local communities, schools, and charities. With additional benefits such as cycle to work and EV schemes, this is a role where you’ll not only build your career but feel part of something bigger.

If you’re looking for a role where no two days are the same and where you’ll be genuinely valued for the difference you make, we’d love to hear from you.

PLEASE NOTE

> This is a site based role, no hybrid working due to the requirements of the role

> We are unable to offer sponsorship or hire anyone that requires this or visa support

> NO AGENCIES

> The salary will be based on competencies and skills and you should therefore expect a salary within that bracket when applying

   Your job responsibilities:

•          To ensure hygiene, HACCP, food safety standards are maintained within the factory.

•          Proactively provide due diligence support across site ensuring procedures and site standards are maintained and in line with company policies.

•          Collaboration with the operations and QA to establish root cause and corrective action

•          Management of complaint systems, RCA, responses and close out of complaint

•          To implement and maintain standards of operations, maintenance and hygiene

•          Proactive approach to problem solving and working to resolution of root cause.

  Quality control: Conduct regular inspections of raw materials, production processes, and finished products to ensure they meet the established quality standards and specifications.

  HACCP implementation: Assist in the implementation and maintenance of hazard analysis and critical control points (HACCP) programs to prevent food safety hazards.

  Documentation: Maintain accurate and up to date records of quality control activities, test results, and any non-conformities. Ensure compliance with documentation requirements.

  Analysing data from minitab systems to determine trends.

  Compliance: Ensure compliance with all food safety regulations, industry standards, company policies. Staying up to date with changes in regulations and industry best practices.

  Training: Provide training to production personnel on processes, procedures food safety practices and hygiene standards.

  Continuous improvement: Identify opportunities for process improvement and work with cross functional teams to implement corrective and preventative actions.

  Supplier quality: Collaborate with procurement team to assess and monitor the quality of raw materials and ingredients from suppliers.

  Audit and Inspection: Participate in internal and external audits, inspections and certifications related to food safety and quality.

  Emergency response: Assist in developing and implementing procedures for product recalls and emergency response related to food safety incidents.