MTrec’s new career opportunity
Our client are specialists in their market sector, they are looking for a Quality Assistant to join them on a permanent basis.
The Job you’ll do
* Ensure that the output from Production meets all company and customer quality requirements and standards.
* Provide support, guidance and training as required to operational teams (e.g., Sensory training, Basic Food Hygiene).
* Plan, prepare and conduct audits on the Quality Management and Food Safety (HACCP) systems ensuring that appropriate corrective actions are identified, implemented and re-audited.
* Ensure that all equipment and services required for quality purposes are maintained, and calibrated.
* Ensure routine microbiological analysis on plant, raw materials and finished products
* Maintain quality consumables on site within the agreed annual budget.
* Support and co-ordinate trials, as required, of new products, materials, and processes
* Assist the drive for continuous improvement ensuring that quality and food safety standards are driven forward using the most cost-effective methods.
* Represent the site as required on quality issues with customers, suppliers and statutory bodies as well as relevant site meetings.
* Coach the shift production teams against the quality framework standards and be an ambassador for the quality department.
The Person
* The key skills and qualities of a successful Quality Assistant are:
* Proven communication skills with ability to flex styles to differing individual needs.
* Sound knowledge of food production process and legislation is essential.
* HACCP intermediate level essential.
* Competent computer skills required, Excel an advantage.
* Running and supplying reports to represent trending and analysis.
* Proven experience in food safety management and auditing.
* Well-developed interpersonal skills, specifically relationship building, facilitation, written / verbal communication is essential.
* Strong leadership skills.
* Experience of working with in an FMCG environment preferably within a Quality function.
* Experience in developing, implementation and maintenance of food quality management and auditing.
* Willingness to live and breathe the company values.
* 5 years relevant industry experience or a relevant degree or equivalent.
* Intermediate Food Hygiene desirable.
* Lead Auditor trained is advantageous but not essential.
The Rewards and the Benefits
* Life insurance.
* Health cash plan (employer funded).
* Company events.
* Company pension.
* Employee discounts off Company product.
* Employee referral scheme.
* Sports and Social activities.
* Employee of the month/year scheme.
* Enhanced sick pay.
* Enhanced family policy.
* Employee Assistance Programme.
* Cycle to work initiatives.
* Long service awards.
* Annual leave of 24 days plus your birthday off! Plus the bank holidays!!
* Paid volunteering leave.
* Compassionate bereavement policy.
* Holiday purchase scheme.
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