Quality Assurance

Do you have previous experience doing quality assurance in a manufacturing environment? Do you Understand Food Safety Standards (e.g. HACCP, BRCGS) ? Are you looking for a role in a food manufacturing company? If so, this exciting new role could be for you! Our client is looking for a Quality Assurance assistant to join a passionate team at one of the Uk leading food manufacturer. This role orientates around quality, food safety and doing things the right way. This is a hands-on role where your input will make a real difference - from improving process to influencing site standards Key Responsibilities * Assist the Technical Manager with implementing, monitoring and developing quality control programmes * Help to monitor the production department’s conformance with quality systems * Review company operations to ensure legal compliance * Work towards meeting the requirements for site accreditation schemes and legal compliance * Support and participate in traceability exercises and mock recalls * Manage and complete internal and external audits/ visits * Assist with running and review of HACCP and Food Fraud Systems * Troubleshooting and resolving non-conformity via root cause analysis * Manage, investigate and trend customer complaints, quality / technical KPI’s * Support the implementation and verification of corrective and preventive actions arising from complaints and NCRs * Escalate overdue or high-risk actions where necessary * Liaise with external contractors/ suppliers and customers where required * Assist with the company’s H&S in order to protect employees and the Company against harm and maintain a safe working environment * Encouraging GMP across all site and ensuring compliance with existing legislation * Identify opportunities for continuous improvement relating to product quality, food safety and compliance Requirements * Exposure to quality or technical roles in a food manufacturing or dairy environment * Understanding of Food Safety Standards (e.g. HACCP, BRCGS) * Competent in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint) * Excellent attention to detail with clear focus on end results * Strong communication skills; being able to foster and maintain excellent working relationships * Positive attitude possessing high levels of commitment, motivation and flexibility * Innovative and forward looking, seeking ways to constantly improve * Working in a factory / production / office environment Hours: 40 hours per week, Monday – Friday - Hours: 07.00 – 15.30 Benefits and Package Salary - up too £35,100 * Holidays 30 days * Pension Plan – Up to 4% from Employee and 4% from Employer * Sick pay scheme If you would like to find out more about the role, place get in contact with us. Interviews will be taking place shortly