Primary Food Quality Auditor, working as a part of the technical team to ensure excellent standards are maintained as well as supporting the production team.
A factory based technical position that will be accountable for the effective and efficient quality assurance/control of product and to monitor plant hygiene and practice and advise management on any issues.
The role involves:
Carrying out pre-operational hygiene checks.
Ensure all checks are conducted to agreed procedures and schedules.
Ensure all products are labelled to specification.
Checking for contamination and advise department supervisors/QA manager of any issues.
Verify labels applied to the product and report any non-conformities.
Collect, store and analyse product samples where necessary.
Check product and steriliser temperatures; fridge and maturation unit air temperatures.
Ensure Animal Welfare requirements, Food Safety Legislation and customer specifications are adhered to.
Monitor general product quality and advise department supervisors/managers of any issues.
Attend meetings as and when required.
Compile non-conformance logs and take appropriate action.
Carry out factory audits against HACCP principles.
Carry out any additional duties that may be reasonably requested by your manager.
Adhere to all installed HACCP procedures and monitor CCP's where necessary.
Adhere to current legislation with regards to safe food production.
Monitor staff personal hygiene practices.
Ensure that product meets individual customer requirements.
To adhere to the company policies.
Leadership Principles
You have a relentless drive to succeed
You create a results-driven environment
You live Our Way
Skills
Some technical knowledge is advantageous but not essential as full training will be provided.
Must be able to work in slaughterhouse environment.
Must be confident and a clear communicator in English.
The ideal candidate will have great attention to detail, will be willing and keen to learn and be punctual.
Have adequate IT Knowledge.
A team player with the ability to be self-sufficient.
Proven interpersonal skills.
To be able to work under pressure.