Quality Assurance Auditor

Overview

Reporting into: Quality Assurance Manager

Main purpose of the role:

To support the production process to ensure we produce safe, legally compliant, high-quality products.

• To have a proactive approach to incidents within the factory – to give support during investigations and guidance to resolve highlighted issues and prevent re-occurrence
• To support, advise and help improve manufacturing operation and ensure products are produced to specification through GMP audits and/or process audits and effective communication of findings.
• To support production team in management of non-conforming product or raw material discovered in the factory.
• To investigate microbiological issues and customer complaints where required
• To be present during NPD trials and to take an active part in new product introductions into the factory.
• To ensure all food safety, legality and quality monitoring equipment is verified at the predetermined frequencies.
• To conduct HACCP validation and verification exercises in line with the business HACCP plan.
• To conduct microbiological and allergen swabbing, collect air/water samples and any other sample collection that is required as a part of an investigation or project work.
• To conduct shelf-life assessments and record findings – report any anomalies
• Work on projects individually or as a part of a team to enhance quality and food safety systems and improve production efficiency.
• Any other reasonable duties to meet the needs of the business

Skills & Experience required to do this role...

• Experience in a quality role

• Food Safety Level 2

• 23.5 Days holiday inclusive of Bank Holidays