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Westhoughton
De La Rue
Quality controller
Posted: 13 August
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The Vacancy

Fixed Term - 6 months, Full Time

As a Quality Controller you with ensure Critical to Quality inspection and testing is carried out in line with Product & Customer specifications and accurately record and report test and inspection results.

Key Responsibilities

To always act and behave in a way compliant with all De La Rue company guidelines and policies, especially those relating to Environmental Health and Safety, ethics and codes of conduct.

* Perform all the required tests / re-tests on all supplied samples in line with each product group and ensure that the production / planning areas are kept fully informed of any issues so that any remedial action can be taken.
* To ensure that any out of specification material is re-sampled & retested in line with established procedures.
* Ensure that all testing is carried out in line with established Standard Operating Procedures (SOP’s) and Lab Test Methods (LTM’s)
* Create, review and update SOP’s & LTM’s as required
* Carry out raw material testing
* Raise, check and sign off Certificates of Conformance
* Create and maintain quality visual standards in line with established procedures.
* Proactively manage quarantine issues on shift ensuring that decisions are made and communicated in real time to all areas of the business.
* Ensure that all Non-Conforming material is clearly identifiable and quarantine records are accurately populated.
* Manage the transfer of Non-Conforming stock items in / out of the stock control system so that available stock is as accurate as possible.
* Carry out quality checks in line with product group requirements on retained stock material as required to meet customer demand, ensuring that the results of the checks are accurately communicated.
* Carry out departmental monthly stock takes
* Maintain a visible quality presence on the shop floor
* Review and carry out /arrange the internal calibration of laboratory equipment in line with the calibration register.

The above list is not exhaustive. You will be required to undertake other duties within your capabilities, consistent with this role, to support the needs of the business.

Essential

Key qualifications, skills and experience required

* Good Numeracy and Literacy skills applied in the workplace
* Excellent verbal and written communication skills
* Ability to prioritise tasks working on own initiative with limited supervision
* Computer literacy including, but not limited to, Microsoft Office
* Evidence of the ability to demonstrate high attention to detail
* Evidence of the ability to interpret complex work instructions
* A great degree of flexibility will be required in this role

DESIREABLE

* Manufacturing / Print Industry background
* Experience/knowledge of Quality Standards eg. ISO 9001
* Experience of operating testing equipment
* Previous experience within a Quality Control function

Shifts are 12 hours and require an equal number of Days & Nights. Shift start times are 6am/6pm respectively. Average weekly hours = 36

The initial training period will not be shift based and will be worked days only. This is usually for 2-3 months and no shift premium will be in place until shift work commences.

Join the Team

We want to work with people like you from all backgrounds and experiences, to help us gain a diverse workforce with a broad outlook and sharp expertise. We are looking for people unafraid to go that extra mile, bringing with them unique characteristics and abilities.

Show us you have what it takes and we'll reward you with a great place to work alongside other great people. Global business, global people. We think De La Rue is an amazing place to work. But don't just take our word for it.

Join The Team and Create Your Own Story

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