PLEASE NOTE: THERE IS NO SPONSORSHIP FOR THIS POSITION.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
* Ensure that all products are inspected to the relevant customer specifications on Goods Inwards
* Have a clear understanding of Customer Specifications and their requirements.
* Understand and complete all relevant documents and reports correctly, including design of new documentation within the department.
* Work alongside the production team to ensure the product meets the customer specifications at all times.
* Report all quality issues found to the Quality Manager/Technical Manager
* Adhere to and update/ improve all QA procedures at all times.
* Liaise with the Production Team on daily activities.
* Ability to identify and communicate stock on arrival that requires using first.
* Check the Del Rep system for incoming loads. Ensure all quality reports are sent to customers/suppliers.
* Carryout internal audits against the internal audit schedule.
* Have clear understanding on stock age with the ability to identify stock required for re-inspection
* Have the ability to host visits from Customers and Clients when required.
* Ensure that daily task have been issued to all QA personnel.
* Maintain staff training
* Ability to train QA staff, and production operatives in quality checking of product.
* Assist in the investigation and administration of customer complaints and report accordingly.
* Work with the Technical Manager to enhance / improve quality systems.
* Assist the Karsten technical department with compliance due diligence checking.
* Report any offensive or malicious behaviour to the management.
* Any other reasonable duties deemed necessary to the needs of the business.
* Committed to maintaining a Health and Safety orientated environment for self and others.
KEY COMPETENCIES
* Good Team Player with the ability to work independently when required.
* Attention to detail in aspects of the role and have the ability to meet tight deadlines.
* Ability and patience to train others.
* Problem solving mentality.
* Good understanding of HACCP, BRC and Customer Audits.
* Level 2 Food Safety.
* Basic Food Hygiene or higher level food qualification.
* Excellent interpersonal and clear communication skills at all levels, with the confidence to discuss issues when required to other team members within the Business.
* Good Spoken English with clear ability to read and write in English