We are actively recruiting for a Quality Technician to join our client, based in Redditch, who are a leading supplier of premium seafood to major retailers throughout the UK and Europe. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a rapidly expanding business with huge aspirations.
Roles & Responsibilities: Collection of all samples for analysis in accordance with scheduled requirements, accurately inputting into required systems
Carry out swabbing requirements in compliance with documented schedules
Carry out documented ingredient and packaging inspection checks, feeding back results to the Intake Compliance controller
Ensure test packs are made up to accurate weight and that all packaging tare weights are checked and updated.
Confirm the accuracy of measuring equipment by performing calibration/verification checks including liaising with external companies where required. Maintain up to date schedules of all equipment ensuring equipment is operating within tolerance, actioning any out of specification in a timely manner ensuring equipment is available for factory monitoring checks
Maintain and update Glass and Hard plastic and start up audit sheets and booklets
Play an active role in the complaints reduction action plan working with the QA team and operations to drive high product quality standards
Set up and run quality taste panels, including cooking products as required. Ensure full documentation of the panel, highlighting all individual issues
Product quality assessment work as requested; SOL, EOL, over shelf life, consistency panels
Control of completed factory paperwork ensuring paperwork is organised and easily obtainable for traceability and audit purposes
Control of factory consumables through numbering/coding and issuing to operational departments
Confirmation of detection methods for consumable items such as Metal detection checks on new batches of plasters, pens etc
To be a key member of the site audit traceability team
Work positively to drive continuous improvement in the QA systems
Fully understand and comply with all department and company policies and guidelines
Key Accountabilities & Measurables:
Taste panel schedule compliance - completion rate KPI
QA procedural third party and customer audit compliance - areas of responsibility, level of NC's raised.
Accuracy of data input and schedule compliance for samples and swabbing - level of areas identified.
Calibration matrix up to date.
This role has a responsibility for food safety, product quality, brand integrity and Health & Safety.
Hours of work:
Monday to Friday 06:30 - 14:30
Application Process:
To be considered for this position, please apply directly through this link attaching an up to date CV and contact number.
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