Posted: 6h ago
The role
Do you have previous experience doing quality assurance in a manufacturing environment?
Do you Understand Food Safety Standards (e.g. HACCP, BRCGS) ?
Are you looking for a role in a food manufacturing company?
If so, this exciting new role could be for you! Our client is looking for a Quality Assurance assistant to join a passionate team at one of the Uk leading food manufacturer. This role orientates around quality, food safety and doing things the right way. This is a hands-on role where your input will make a real difference - from improving process to influencing site standards
Key Responsibilities
* Assist the Technical Manager with implementing, monitoring and developing quality control programmes
* Help to monitor the production department’s conformance with quality systems
* Review company operations to ensure legal compliance
* Work towards meeting the requirements for site accreditation schemes and legal compliance
* Support and participate in traceability exercises and mock recalls
* Manage and complete internal and external audits/ visits
* Assist with running and review of HACCP and Food Fraud Systems
* Troubleshooting and resolving non-conformity via root cause analysis
* Manage, investigate and trend customer complaints, quality / technical KPI’s
* Support the implementation and verification of corrective and preventive actions arising from complaints and NCRs
* Escalate overdue or high-risk actions where necessary
* Liaise with external contractors/ suppliers and customers where required
* Assist with the company’s H&S in order to protect employees and the Company against harm and maintain a safe working environment
* Encouraging GMP across all site and ensuring compliance with existing legislation
* Identify opportunities for continuous improvement relating to product quality, food safety and compliance
Requirements
* Exposure to quality or technical roles in a food manufacturing or dairy environment
* Understanding of Food Safety Standards (e.g. HACCP, BRCGS)
* Competent in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)
* Excellent attention to detail with clear focus on end results
* Strong communication skills; being able to foster and maintain excellent working relationships
* Positive attitude possessing high levels of commitment, motivation and flexibility
* Innovative and forward looking, seeking ways to constantly improve
* Working in a factory / production / office environment
Hours:
40 hours per week, Monday – Friday - Hours: 07.00 – 15.30
Benefits and Package
Salary - up too £35,100
* Holidays 30 days
* Pension Plan – Up to 4% from Employee and 4% from Employer
* Sick pay scheme
If you would like to find out more about the role, place get in contact with us. Interviews will be taking place shortly
