We re supporting a well-established global FMCG manufacturer looking for an experienced Quality Technician to join its Quality team. There is flexibility around the appointment, with the business open to both permanent candidates and experienced professionals available for a short-term contract, depending on what best suits the individual. This is a hands-on role combining quality systems, investigation, data analysis and continuous improvement within a busy manufacturing environment. The role You ll be responsible for: Analysing quality, defect and non-conformance data to identify trends and improvement opportunities Producing dashboards, KPI reports and clear management information Investigating defects, complaints and non-conforming materials Supporting root-cause analysis and corrective actions Maintaining and improving quality systems and records Supporting supplier quality and performance improvement Monitoring product, packaging and material compliance Supporting calibration and product assessment activities Driving defect reduction, waste reduction and right-first-time performance Supporting product and process changes What we re looking for You ll ideally have experience within Quality, Technical or Manufacturing, with FMCG, food, packaging or high-volume manufacturing experience particularly relevant.Strong analytical skills are important, alongside confident use of Excel, including: Pivot tables and lookups Power Query Dashboards KPI and trend reporting Data ..... full job details .....