Quality Assurance Coordinator
Location: Bradford, West Yorkshire
Salary: Up to £36,000 per annum
Job Type: Full-time
Day-to-day of the role:
* Coordinate and support the maintenance and implementation of the BRCGS Food Safety Standard, BFBI, and Vegan certification requirements.
* Monitor and verify Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs) across brewing, racking, and distribution operations.
* Review production and quality records for accuracy, completeness, and compliance.
* Manage product holds or initiate corrective actions where food safety, legality, or quality standards are not met.
* Maintain accurate and up-to-date quality records in line with site, legal, and BRCGS requirements.
* Maintain document control systems, including SOPs, work instructions, and associated records.
* Ensure traceability records are complete and support mass balance exercises.
* Conduct or support hygiene inspections and ensure follow-up actions are completed.
* Support the investigation of non-conformances, including root cause analysis and implementation of corrective and preventative actions.
* Maintain calibration records and coordinate calibration of critical equipment.
* Manage and maintain pest control requirements with the pest contractor.
* Support supplier approval and ongoing supplier monitoring activities.
* Review Certificates of Analysis (COAs) and raw material specifications.
* Support the delivery of food safety hygiene, and quality training for brewery and distribution staff.
* Promote and embed a strong food safety culture across the factory.
Required Skills & Qualifications:
* Experience in a food or drink manufacturing quality role.
* Experience working within a BRCGS-certified site or equivalent food safety standard.
* HACCP trained with a Food Safety qualification.
* Desirable: Brewing or wider beverage industry experience, internal auditing training or audit experience, TACCP/VACCP training, experience of non-conformance management.
* Strong attention to detail and accuracy, methodical and organised approach to work.
* Ability to manage and prioritise workload in a fast-paced environment.
* Confident communicator, able to work effectively across departments.
* Problem-solving skills and ability to support root cause investigations.
* Good understanding of food safety, hygiene, and quality principles.
* Proactive and continuous improvement mindset.
Benefits:
* Competitive salary and annual bonus scheme.
* 25 days holiday plus bank holidays.
* Company pension scheme and private healthcare (with the option to add family members).
* Annual Occupational Health assessments and life insurance cover.
* Sick pay scheme and family-friendly pay policies.
* 'WeCare' - access to 24/7 GP consultations, mental health support, fitness programmes, and more.
* Early finish every Friday.
* Cycle to Work scheme and professional development support.
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