Overview
Forza Foods! We are thrilled to announce an exciting opportunity for a Technical Auditor to become a vital part of our onsite Technical Team at our Protein site in Normanton. Schedule: Monday - Friday, 8am - 5pm.
Position Details
Location: Forza Foods - Site Based Role
Contract Type: Permanent
Your key responsibilities
* Working closely alongside the Technical Team, providing cover where necessary.
* Glass Audit Champion for site – lead and develop Glass Auditing system, conduct Glass Audits, and drive best practice through the business.
* GMP Champion for site – lead and develop GMP Auditing system, conduct GMP Audits, drive best practice through the business, specifically on High Care Standards. Develop a system that reports GMP Audit Scores and communicates through site.
* Effectively manage/conduct the site allergen/speciation/swabbing schedules working with and in the absence of the technical services when required.
* Carry out regular reviews and investigations on the feedstocks present on the quarantine list, working with the D365 systems to ensure stock control is maintained.
* Support and audit industry standards to ensure compliance – BMPA, Red Tractor, and any other as applicable.
* Manage the creation, amendment and control of factory specifications, ensuring all specifications are issued and correct in a timely manner prior to production launches.
* Complete traceability to a schedule with the Technical Services and the Factory Technical Manager, ensuring all documentation within the trace exercise is compliant, including reviewing supplier trace documents.
* Work closely with other team members, and also on one’s own initiative to maintain the company QMS and meet customer expectations.
* Have strong self-motivation and a desire to help drive quality and technical codes of practice throughout the business.
* Ensure that processes, packaging and documentation are meeting best practice. Verify, on the factory floor, the correct implementation of processing specifications and Technical Operation and Process documents.
* Assist with the pest control services on site.
* Oversee the calibration systems on the Quor module ensuring all equipment is calibrated.
* Provide technical support to all other departments within the business.
Qualifications
* Relevant degree in Food or related subject
* Excellent Excel and typographical skills
* Trained in food safety and hazard analysis
Skills & knowledge
* Strong passion for food and food quality
* Resilient, motivated, and proactive with a positive approach
* Effective leader who sets high standards and motivates others
* Clear communicator with strong relationship-building skills
* Highly organized with excellent attention to detail
* Flexible, able to multitask, and works well under pressure
* Strong influencing and analytical skills
* Advanced Excel and solid IT capability
* Relevant food-related degree
* Good knowledge of accreditation standards, legislation, HACCP, BRC, KPIs and GMPs
* Skilled in root-cause analysis and communicating preventative actions
* Trained in food safety and hazard analysis
* Able to manage own workload and support others
What's in it for you?
At IPL, Forza, and Kober, we're dynamic businesses dedicated to fostering the development of our colleagues and creating an exceptional work environment. We offer opportunities for professional development, a competitive salary, and a comprehensive benefits package, including:
* 15% Asda In-store Discount
* Paid Annual Leave Allowance – varies depending on shift pattern
* Enhanced pension scheme
* Life Assurance - 4 x annual base salary
* Help@hand - Free health and wellbeing support service (24/7 GP access, physiotherapy, mental health support)
* Grocery Aid - emotional, practical, and financial support services
* Electric Vehicle Scheme*
* Asda Mobile Discount - 30% off Asda Mobile bundles
* Discounted health assessments - Self-Pay BUPA Health Assessments
* Asda Pet Insurance discount – Up to 10%
* Mortgage Advice Bureau (MAB) - fee-free mortgage and protection advice
* Exclusive Exchange Rates via Asda Money
* Ride-to-work scheme
* Care Concierge - Legal & General’s Care Concierge resource
* Plus, lots more. Depending on job band, other benefits may be available including private healthcare, car allowances, and long-term incentive schemes.
About Us
Our purpose here at IPL, Forza & Kober is simple: we are one team who creates exceptional value for our customers and our mission is to support Asda on their journey to becoming #2 in the marketplace. We are committed to a fully inclusive business that represents our customers and communities, welcoming applications from all candidates regardless of sex, age, race, religion, gender or sexual identity and socio-economic background. We are dedicated to making IPL, Forza and Kober a place where everyone can enjoy a successful career.
Our culture is our people and our people are our culture!
#J-18808-Ljbffr