Mpeople Recruitment are seeking an experienced Quality Assurance Assistant on behalf of our reputable manufacturing client based in Chadderton.
* Location: Chadderton, Oldham
* Hours: flexible working hours earliest start 7:45am and latest finish 5:15pm
For example: 7:45 – 4pm or 8:30am - 5:15pm
* Salary: Between £33,000 and £38,000 dependent on experience
Purpose of the role: To provide administrative and data support to the Quality team, ensuring that all documentation, records, and reports related to product quality, audits, and compliance are accurately maintained and up to date.
Responsibilities would include:
* Maintain and update quality documentation, including logging and updating the status of complaints.
* Enter and manage data in quality databases and spreadsheets.
* Prepare and issue KPI summaries for management review.
* Assist in the control of non-conformance reports (NCRs), corrective actions (CAPAs), and improvement logs.
* Support internal and external audits by organising online files and ensuring record completeness.
* Track and schedule equipment calibrations, ensuring all tools remain within calibration.
* Coordinate and maintain document control system (ie training records, document reviews, and revision control for procedures and work instructions).
* Communicate with production, engineering and suppliers to resolve documentation or quality data queries.
* Provide general administrative support to the QHSE Manager and Quality Inspectors as required.
The desired candidate would have the following experience, skills and attributes:
* Previous experience in an administrative or quality support role within a manufacturing or engineering company.
* Knowledge of quality documentation, auditing, or compliance desirable.
* GCSEs (or equivalent) in English and Maths; further education or quality-related training advantageous.
* Experience of working in a Manufacturing environment is preferred so there is a solid understanding and awareness of the process flow from raw materials to finished products
* ( including procurement, planning and production, quality testing through to packaging and distribution).
* Strong administrative and organisational skills.
* Excellent attention to detail and accuracy.
* Confident user of Microsoft Excel, Word, and Outlook; experience with databases or QMS software essential.
* Ability to manipulate and analyse data is essential
* Clear written and verbal communication.
* Able to prioritise and handle multiple tasks in a busy manufacturing environment.
* Essential understanding of ISO 9100 and / or ISO 9120 principles or similar quality systems.
Please note that Mpeople cannot respond to all applicants due to the high volumes of CV's received on a daily basis. Should you not receive a response within 5 working days please accept that on this occasion your application hasn’t been successful. Mpeople wishes you all the best in your job search