QA AUDITOR
Derby
Salary:
£27,362.50 per annum
Shift:
40 hours Monday - Friday - however every 3-4 weeks a 5 am start is required
QA AUDITOR ROLE PURPOSE
To ensure the safety and quality of all products through the documented examination and verification of activities, records and processes.
QA AUDITOR RESPONSIBILITIES:
* To ensure the safety and quality of all products through the implementation of Site Food Safety & Quality Assurance systems
* To work effectively as part of the QA and Production teams
* To carry out QA and QC checks and tasks in all areas of the production chain including temperature, specification, weight, traceability, calibration, cleaning and tasting checks
* To ensure that all Food Safety control points identified via the HACCP system are fully monitored and controlled
* To ensure compliance with all Company policies and procedures relating to Food Safety and Quality
* To monitor and assist in the provision of any staff training relating to Basic Food Hygiene, HACCP awareness, general induction, GMP and Health & Safety
* To liaise with the Production Department in matters relating to any quality or food safety issue
* To ensure effective investigation, prompt response and solutions to customer complaints/process issues
* To ensure that customer returns are monitored and investigated and appropriate analysis is given to the relevant departments and managers
* To maintain all certification schemes such as BRC and Red Tractor
* To assist in factory visits from customers and gaining and maintaining approval ratings
* To liaise with customer representatives in a professional manner
* To ensure that the Technical Manager/QA Manager is kept fully informed of all key issues and developments through regular informal and documented contact
* To monitor hygiene standards and take necessary corrective action
* To continually develop new initiatives to improve standards
* To carry out tasting of all species of meat. Participate in all species tasting panels and as part of complaint investigation
QA AUDITOR SPECIFICATIONS:
* To comply with all legal and statutory obligations applicable to the role.
* Support Company Initiatives and demonstrate Company Values at all times.
* Carry out any other reasonable tasks as required by the Company.
* Take responsibility for the Health and Safety of yourself and others whilst at work and to comply with the Company's policies and legislation.
* All individuals are expected to maintain personal and professional development to meet the changing demands of the job and participate in appropriate learning and development activities
QUALIFICATIONS, KNOWLEDGE & EXPERIENCE
* 1 year experience preferred but not essential
* Food safety courses
* Quality systems courses
* Food manufacturing experience preferred
* BRC Systems experience preferred
* Self- motivated and resilient
* Good attention to detail with organisational skills
* IT Literate
* Good communication skills
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