Assistant Team Manager - Quality Assurance - Labelling Compliance

at  Lidl

Summary
£41,800* - £51,700* per annum | 30-35 days’ holiday (pro rata) | 10% in-store discount | Pension scheme
Everyone who works at Lidl brings something unique to the table - but we also have a whole lot in common. We’re curious, collaborative, and ready to make a tangible impact on where we work.
Just like you.
As an Assistant Team Manager, you’ll be part of our Quality Assurance Department in an exciting time of rapid expansion for Lidl. The team have continued to pride themselves on not only meeting, but exceeding the expectations of every customer, through providing products of the highest possible quality across our stores.
The Quality Assurance Labelling Compliance team is responsible for reviewing packaging and artwork to ensure labels are representative of the product and compliant with relevant Food Labelling legislation. You’ll utilise your expertise and proven team management experience to strengthen the vibrant Quality Assurance team!
In return, we’ll give you a competitive salary based on equal opportunity and pay structures, as well as a generous benefits package designed to support your well-being and life outside of Lidl.

What you’ll do

• Manage and coordinate the end-to-end QA Labelling Compliance process in line with procedures and timeframes.
• Focus on the continuous improvement and development of an efficient and effective team.
• Liaising with various internal departments including Branding & Packaging, Buying and other Quality Assurance teams
• Review product labelling to ensure compliance with legislation and internal policies.
• Translation of information from German to English and vice versa (depending on language skills)
• Generating monthly / annual reports
• QA Inbox cover including: Full ownership of new incoming issues, conducting investigations and risk assessment on these topics

What you’ll need

• German language skills and/or previous experience in product labelling
• Strong leadership skills and the ability to manage other team members
• A relevant degree is desirable
• Risk based approach to technical issues
• Strong organisational and time management skills
• Highly focused critical thinker with an uncompromising eye for detail
• A motivated and proactive team player, with a can-do attitude, who is also capable of working independently
• A confident communicator, able to manage entrusted tasks and direct exposure to internal departments, senior management and external partners
• Good working knowledge of Microsoft applications including Word and Excel
• Passionate about food safety and quality

What you’ll receive

• 30-35 days holiday (pro rata)
• 10% in-store discount
• Ongoing training
• Enhanced family leave
• Pension scheme
• Plus, more of the perks you deserve
• Includes additional 10% Non-Contractual London Weighting

You’re Lidl like us. We value diversity, equity, and inclusion, welcoming applicants from all backgrounds. Join us to celebrate individuality and grow in a fair, respectful, and inclusive environment.
Disclaimer: due to the high volume of applications we receive, we reserve the right to close a vacancy earlier than the advertised date. This is to ensure our teams can manage application levels while maintaining a positive candidate experience.
Once a vacancy has closed, we are unable to consider further applications, so please submit your application as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.
If you’re ready to get stuck in, want to get more out of your career and make a real difference, find your place at Lidl and apply now

• Manage and coordinate the end-to-end QA Labelling Compliance process in line with procedures and timeframes.
• Focus on the continuous improvement and development of an efficient and effective team.
• Liaising with various internal departments including Branding & Packaging, Buying and other Quality Assurance teams
• Review product labelling to ensure compliance with legislation and internal policies.
• Translation of information from German to English and vice versa (depending on language skills)
• Generating monthly / annual reports
• QA Inbox cover including: Full ownership of new incoming issues, conducting investigations and risk assessment on these topic