This is a Fixed Term Contract, Full Time vacancy that will close in 13 days at 23:59 BST.
My job
We are currently recruiting for a Quality Auditor who will be responsible for implementing, auditing, and continually improving the Quality Assurance System, providing technical support to the Production, Maintenance, and Hygiene teams. The role involves ensuring that products are produced safely, meet customer quality standards, and comply with legislative requirements. Corrective actions must be taken to maintain product specifications.
Responsibilities:
* Auditing of factory environment, including hygiene and cleaning activities, processes, products, and records to verify compliance with standards and procedures.
* Identifying discrepancies and collaborating with the responsible manager to correct non-conformances and prevent recurrence.
* Reporting factory technical status and non-compliance issues verbally and in writing, along with action plans.
* Monitoring product quality during various stages such as Dispatch, On-Line, and Taste Panel assessments.
* Maintaining the Quality Assurance System, including retrievability of process and hygiene specifications, cleaning effectiveness, stock management, and photographic standards.
* Auditing HACCP systems to ensure product safety, including nut and glass policies.
* Ensuring traceability of ingredients through to finished products and customer deliveries, including conducting forward and backward traceability exercises.
* Performing critical tasks such as thermal process validation, calibration, temperature monitoring, etc.
* Providing technical guidance and support to departments like Production, Hygiene, and Engineering, including training.
* Participating in operational and technical problem-solving, hygiene issues, and project work.
* Actively seeking to reduce environmental impact through waste reduction, recycling, etc.
* Performing any other duties necessary for the role.
Qualifications and Skills:
* Good general education with initiative, self-motivation, assertiveness, and organizational skills.
* Customer-focused approach, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
* Understanding of commercial and customer dynamics across supply channels.
* Knowledge of HACCP, BRC Standards, Food Legislation, and Food Hygiene.
* Proficiency in Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
* Advanced Diploma in Food Hygiene Management.
* Intermediate Certificate in Applied HACCP Principles.
* Experience with Ready to Eat high-risk foods.
The company
Pilgrim’s Europe produces iconic brands such as Fridge Raiders, Rollover, Denny, Richmond, Oakhouse, and Moy Park, along with a diverse range of own-label products. Our portfolio includes fresh pork, lamb, chicken, ready meals, snacking ranges, and food service products. With 20,000 dedicated employees, we are committed to producing high-quality, innovative food enjoyed across the UK, Ireland, and Europe.
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