The Role: Quality Assurance TechnicianThis role is based within our head office in Runcorn and has the following main responsibilities:-Releasing product from the production line, including organoleptic assessment of finished product and compare against gold standardsOut quality control checks (e.g. CCP, label verification, weights, shift documentation) to ensure compliance.Out internal audits as per schedule (e.g. glass, GMP, traceability, QMS)Environmental monitoring and product sampling and ensure results are reported accuratelyInvestigations for customer complaints and internal non-conformancesNon-conformances for shift based issues and where necessary place product on holdShift based reports to ensure information is handed over to teammates accuratelyThe successful candidate needs to have a good understanding of food manufacturing and hygiene regulationsYou’re Naturally Like This…Enthusiastic and a lover of improving and developing new ways of working and improving existingStrategic mindset and appreciationSelf-learner & teacherHave high standards for quality of delivery from yourself and from othersAre positively impatientAre great at building positive, productive relationships with internal and external partiesHave excellent interpersonal skills, and you are able to clearly communicate complex topics in simple terms, to a variety of audiencesAre a highly motivated self-starter with a flexible, can-do attitudeAre an uncommonly fast-learnerPlace a high value on delivering business impact, and creating robust processesNon-NegotiablesFood proven experience in QA / QCOrganised and excellent verbal and written skillsLiterate with the ability to work with various Microsoft programsRelationship building skills and ability to influence at various levelsMulti-task and deliver to deadlinesAnalytical and problem-solving skillsAbility to prioritise, meet deadline and manage changing prioritiesAbility to be a flexible and work hard, both independently and in a team environmentDesirablesUnderstanding of / experience in FMCG Food and/or Sports NutritionWorking in an E-Commerce vertically integrated business/or Food ManufacturingAuditor trainingExcel knowledge