Quality Assurance Operative

Purpose of the RoleResponsible for assuring the site has controls of its processes and that Product Quality is maintained.

Key Accountabilities and Responsibilities

• SAP transactions/tracker completion. (Concessions, Product Holds, Date changes)
• Production of test packs and the issuing of packs or test pieces to the site.
• Completion of internal audits (e.g. Process Compliance & Process pack audits).
• Carrying out daily line walks and issuing Be Food Safe observations as required.
• Completion of process verification checks.
• Completion of Validations (e.g. Metal Detectors, X Rays)
• Escalating non-conformances as required.
• Assisting with investigations or corrective action completion for non-conformances/customer complaints as required.
• Carrying out plant training assistance as required.
• Swabbing as required (Plant Swabs, Hand Swabs, etc).
• Any other reasonable tasks, as requested by the QA Manager.

Person Specifications

Technical skills/Qualifications/Experience

Essential:

• Intermediate level - HACCP.
• Qualification in Food Science, Quality, Hygiene or relevant
• Food manufacturing experience.
• Ability to work under pressure and respond to short term demands.
• Good team working skills and experience of working across multi disciplines.
• Leadership skills

Desirable:

• Degree or equivalent in relevant technical discipline.
• Understanding of statistical process control.
• Driving Licence