Quality Assurance Technician - THG Manufacturing

About THG Manufacturing

THG Manufacturing is the powerhouse behind some of the world’s most recognisable nutrition and wellness brands, including Myprotein, Myvegan & Myvitamins. As part of THG Nutrition, our purpose-built, state-of-the-art facilities enable us to control every step of the product journey, from concept and formulation to manufacturing, packing, and distribution.

With vertically integrated operations, we combine innovation, quality, and scale to produce industry-leading health and wellness products, including powders, capsules, tablets, snacks, and bars. Our in-house capabilities give us the agility to respond to trends quickly, deliver consistently for our customers, and lead the way in a fast-paced global industry.

Our mission is to empower healthier lives worldwide, and THG Manufacturing plays a critical role in making that possible. Whether it’s developing the next best-selling protein bar or ensuring world-class production standards, our teams are driven by purpose, powered by technology, and united by values that break boundaries and push the industry forward.

It’s a truly exciting time to be part of THG Manufacturing - and we’re always on the lookout for passionate, talented individuals to help shape the future of Nutrition.

A bit about the role...

• Where you'll be based: THG Omega, Warrington
• What hours you'll work: Week 1 - 6am-2pm / Week 2 - 2pm-10pm (M-F)
• Who you'll report into: Quality Leader

Why join THG's Manufacturing business: 
 
THG Nutrition is truly global and in 2016 we built a 1 million sq.ft Production and Distribution centre in the North West to help bring our brand vision to life. 
 
Our production business has gone from strength to strength since then, with the launch of a Production and Distribution centre in Poland and acquisitions of a further 4 UK Production facilities. 
 
Each of our sites has a different specialism, but they all work to innovate and produce some of our award winning products. 
 
Our mission is to differentiate ourselves from our competition by our vertically integrated D2C model, spanning sports nutrition, supplements, activewear and vegan products. 
 
What will your day look like: 

• GMP & fabrication audits, checking & reporting adherence to Quality Management policies & procedures 
•  Glass & Brittle Plastic Audits
• Inspect daily supplier deliveries: pallets, documentation, labelling accuracy, packaging integrity
• Take samples and conduct testing (Near Infra-Red Spectrometer, organoleptic checks)
• Collecting Micro samples as per schedule (Raw Material Deliveries, Water, Hygiene Swabs, Finished Products)
•  Collection, checking and filing of all daily production & QA check sheets
• Conduct daily label checks to ensure traceability
• Calibration of weighing scales
• Carry out temperature and quality checks
• Updating and maintaining accurate Quality Management documentation records
• Handling internal enquiries and escalating within the team where required
• Centrally file and archive a wide range of documentation including reports, investigations, and other quality documentation
• Form part of the internal auditing team
• Issuing Certificates of Analysis/Conformities, where required

The right person for the role will have: 

• Effective communication skills, listening, influencing and persuading skills at all levels
• Time Management
• Experience working within a food manufacturing environment is desired but not essential
• Flexibility with working hours to meet business needs
• Confident PC skills
• HACCP trained (desired but not essential)
• Quality Assurance experience (2+ years, desired but not essential)

What's in it for you: 

• Tailored onboarding and induction process
• Access to bespoke L&D development programmes
• Company discounts
• Enhanced parental leave scheme*
• Access to virtual GP
• Access to 24/7 Bupa Employee Assistance Programme
• Refer a friend scheme
• And more... 

THG is proud to be a Disability Confident Committed employer. If you are invited to interview, please let us know if there are any reasonable adjustments we can make to the recruitment process that will enable you to perform to the best of your ability. 
 
THG is committed to creating a diverse & inclusive environment and hence welcomes applications from all sections of the community. 
 
Because of the high volumes of applications our opportunities attract, it sometimes takes us time to review and consider them all. We endeavor to respond to every application we receive within 14 days. If you haven't heard from us within that time frame or should you have any specific questions about this or other applications for positions at THG please contact one of our Talent team to discuss further.