Quality Assurance Technician

Job Title:                             Quality Assurance Technician

Salary:                                  £27,500 - £30,000 per annum

Location:                              Sittingbourne, ME10

Department:                      Technical

Reports to:                         Technical Manager

               

Job Summary

As Quality Assurance Technician, it will be your job to actively manage areas such as legal compliance, food safety, hygiene and ensuring that agreed quality standards are met.

You will work closely with the Unit Leaders to ensure legality, safety and quality of products are not compromised.  In addition, ensure effective systems and monitoring processes in line with IFS / BRCGS standards and relevant customer standards and specifications are adhered to.

Communication

Clearly, and effectively communicate quality and non-conformance issues to relevant Unit Leaders/ManagersKeep the Technical Manager fully informed and up to date on any quality related matters

Strategic

Have a good understanding of HACCP, IFS / BRCGS and Safety Culture (IAuditor)

Responsibilities

Assist with the with the implementation of all food safety programs (IFS, BRCGS, GMPs and other)Complete daily GMP and hygiene auditsOther routine audit checks include glass, pest control and monthly first aid box checksCarry out internal audits collating and presenting data for continuous improvement.  Complete daily weight checks, product checks (including 1st off’s) and batch checks  Inspect raw materials to ensure consistency and integrityMaintain, test and troubleshoot relevant instrumentation devicesCreate labels in ClarisoftDeal with quality issues and manage solutions in line with non-conformance procedureEnsure staff are maintaining a high level of accuracy and a low level of errors when carrying out routine checks.  Where applicable instigate corrective/preventive actions.Liaise with Unit Leaders to facilitate the site’s “CLEAN AS YOU GO” policyOrganising samples for new businessAttend food safety forum meetings and HACCP review meetingsAny other reasonable task that may be required by the technical department

Compliance:

Implement new and existing legal requirements relating to food safety, and health & safety.Personally, comply with all policies, procedures and risk assessments relevant to role of Quality Assurance Technician.

Personal attributes required:

Ability to communicate both verbally and in writingAbility to lead by influencingGood interpersonal skillsComputer literacy (Word, Excel etc) Experience with Orderwise and Safety Culture (IAuditor) would be an advantageAttention to detailAbility to assist in solving problems/offer solutions

Working hours:

Monday – Thursday 06:00 – 16:00Occasional working outside standard working hours to meet business needs.  Notice would be given in such instances.

Deputising/absence cover:

The responsibilities listed above shall be covered by the Technical Assistant in the event of absence

 

If this sounds like the opportunity for you, please apply ASAP.

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