Proactive Personnel are recruiting on behalf of a well-established food manufacturing business for a QA Technician to join their Quality team.
12 hour Days and Nights
06:00 - 18:00 / 18:00 - 06:00
The Role As a QA Technician, you will play a key role in maintaining and continuously improving product safety, legality, and quality across the site. You will be responsible for completing daily quality tasks, monitoring production activities, and supervising shifts from a quality perspective.
Working closely with the Quality Manager, you will support quality systems, continuous improvement initiatives, and preparation for external audits. You will collaborate with all departments to ensure products and processes consistently meet internal standards, customer expectations, and regulatory requirements.
During periods of absence, you will provide cover for the Quality Manager, taking on leadership responsibilities to ensure the smooth continuation of quality operations.
Key Responsibilities
Conduct intake checks and manage supplier non-conformances
Carry out internal GMP, QMS, and Glass and Hard Plastic audits
Perform internal calibration checks
Facilitate product and environmental sampling and testing
Update, review, and train staff on Product Information Sheets, Quality Attribute Sheets, and QMS policies and procedures
Perform process control verifications (e.g. changeovers, taste panels, product quality checks)
Document and investigate internal non-conformances, customer complaints, product holds, and concessions
Train and coach operators to maintain quality standards
Maintain document control, ensuring accuracy and compliance
Ensure compliance with food safety, hygiene, and health & safety procedures
About You
Previous experience in a QA or Quality role within food manufacturing
Strong understanding of food safety standards, GMP, and QMS
Confident communicating across departments and on the production floor
Detail-oriented with strong documentation and reporting skills
Able to step into a leadership role when required
Whats On Offer
A stable, long-term opportunity with a reputable manufacturer
Supportive quality team and opportunities for development
Competitive salary and benefits package
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