Job Description - Quality Assistant
Job Title
Quality Control Team Lead
Department
Quality
Type
Full Time Permanent
40 Hours Per Week
Location
Office Based
Belfast
Job Purpose
Biopax is a printed carton and paper wrap manufacturer dedicated to delivering high-quality packaging solutions in the FMCG industry. As an AA rated BRCGS certificated site, our commitment to quality, product safety, and sustainability drives our success.
Reporting to the Group Compliance Manager we are looking for a dedicated Quality Control Team Lead to support the quality function in our packaging facility. This role is essential in upholding our commitment to providing quality products to our customers while ensuring compliance with regulatory standards.
Key Accountabilities
* Reporting to the Group compliance Manager the Quality Control Team Lead will ensure ongoing compliance and adherence to site standards and site rules, promoting a strong quality culture within the company at all times.
* Provide effective leadership to the quality control team ensuring;
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1. Regular completion and ongoing improvement of Quality control circuits
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1. Glass / Plastic / Hygiene / Knife / GMP Audits are completed.
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1. Adherence to Line Clearance procedures
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1. Effective management and release of quarantine product and the release of into production.
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1. Immediate response and effective management of Quality issues as they arise.
* Record and analyze quality inspection findings, to highlight key areas for improvement.
* Provide the Compliance Manager with monthly reports highlighting key departmental KPIs.
* Support in quality investigations.
* Ensure excellent GMP and food hygiene standards are maintained across the site at all times.
* Maintain accurate records of audits, inspections, non-conformities, production samples and quarantine product.
* Assist in the preparation, maintenance and review of production documentation, quality-related documentation and SOPs.
* Support the Quality Manager and other departments within the company to investigate and identify root cause analysis / corrective actions for customer, supplier, and internal issues.
* Support the testing of our product recall, withdrawal and traceability systems.
* Be an integral member of our Hazard and Risk Analysis (HACCP) team.
* Provide support to the Compliance Manager in preparing for external audits.
* Carry out audits against the BRCGS packaging Standard as part of an internal audit program.
* Ensuring Company policy, procedures and Health & Safety requirements are adhered to at all times.
* Other duties as and when required.
The Person
Essential Criteria
* A minimum of 2 years proven experience within a similar role within the FMCG industry
* Knowledge and experience of the BRCGS packaging materials standard.
* Experience with problem-solving and knowledge and understanding of root cause analysis and CAPA
* Computer literate with previous experience of MS Excel.
* Strong leadership/people management skills and Interpersonal skills
Desirable
* HACCP qualification would be advantageous but not essential.
* Trained internal auditor would be advantageous but not essential.
* Team Leader experience managing a small team.
* Experience of other relevant SHEQ management systems including ISO
* Health & Safety Qualification IOSH/NEBOSH
* Full driving license
Interested candidates should forward a copy of their CV to
Biopax Limited are an Equal Opportunities Employer.