Reporting into the QA manager the QA analyst is responsible for ensuring that all products are manufactured to the established quality standard, customer specifications and as per IFS.
Ensuring all records and computer transactions are completed accurately, promptly and efficiently to ensure data is maintained for due diligence and audit purposes.
Collaborating with the on-shift production teams the quality analyst will ensure that product integrity, operational efficiency and factory GMP standards are achieved and contribute to the required food safety standards of the Organsiation.
Responsibilites
Provide shift cover in the QA laboratory and production facilities (alternating early and late shifts on a rotational basis or as agreed) and, as required. Provide shift cover in laboratory areas during holidays and as agreed.
Reviewing incoming raw materials meet their specification and confirming that the COA is compliant before releasing the raw materials for use.
Release of finished goods that are within specification by confirming and assessing online quality standards, set quality and lab assessments as appropriate by product family. Where standards are not achieved or do not meet specification these products will be placed on hold and escalated to the QA and/or technical manager.
Prevent the use of any faulty measuring equipment that is out-with specification when calibrated.
Ensure weight/volume control is within legal requirements.
Ensure that all necessary computer transactions/administration are completed efficiently, maintaining complete and accurate up to date records.
Assist with the sampling, logging and sending of raw materials/products, water samples and hygiene swabs for external analysis.
Assess the suitability of returned goods, goods damaged on site authorise their disposition, following prior consultation with the QA manager as necessary.
To ensure that all measuring, recording equipment used are within effective calibration dates, assisting with internal and external calibration of test and measuring equipment as required. Ensuring measuring and recording equipment is working within the set legal requirements.
To ensure hygiene and GMP standards are maintained in all production areas and that the TS Facility is inspected and any hygiene concerns are escalated to the production team leader or shift manager before production commences and throughout the shift.
Assist in the investigations of non-conforming product, customer complaints and audit non-conformances to ensure root cause is identified and actions prevent any recurrence.
Complete any other reasonable duties as assigned by the QA manager treating this work as a priority over work from other areas.
Always Work safely in accordance with company Health & Safety policies, procedures, practices and legislation.
Skills/Experience Required
Quality assurance/control experience preferable but not essential
Experience in production and/or manufacturing processes and techniques
Computer skills: Word, Excel, Outlook, Web based applications
Be a team player
Have good communication skills
Have integrity, initiative and focus
Be self-motivated
Key Information and Benefits
Monday to Friday Rotating Early/Back Shifts. (6am - 2.30pm & 2pm - 10.30pm)
About Staffline
Brightwork Ltd offers the services of an employment agency for permanent roles and an employment business for temporary roles.
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