Quality Assurance Coordinator

Reference: 4835199

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Cookstown Salary:
Not disclosed – DoE (per annum)
Job type:
Permanent Working pattern:
Full time Industry: Manufacturing & Production / Manufacturing Company:
Hays Consultant:
Graham Squirrell Hays office:
Portadown — 1st Floor, Unit 11c, McGowan West Shopping Centre, West Street Phone:
Email: graham.squirrell

Your new company A successful food manufacturing business in the Cookstown area is seeking a Quality Assurance Coordinator to join its Technical team. This is an excellent opportunity for someone with experience in Quality Assurance, Food Safety, Technical or Food Manufacturing who is looking to further develop their career within a fast-paced production environment. Working closely with the Technical Manager and Production teams, you will play a key role in maintaining and improving food safety, quality and compliance standards across the site.

Your new role As Quality Assurance Coordinator, you will support the Technical Manager in ensuring food safety, quality and technical standards are consistently achieved throughout the manufacturing operation. This is a hands-on role involving routine quality checks, auditing activities, HACCP monitoring and food safety compliance.

You will carry out pre-production inspections, GMP, hygiene and PPE audits, monitor production quality standards, support traceability exercises and mock recalls, and assist with BRCGS compliance and audit preparation. You will also investigate quality issues, support corrective and preventative actions, maintain technical records and work closely with Production teams to ensure products consistently meet customer and regulatory requirements.

What you'll need to succeed Previous experience within a Quality Assurance, Technical, Food Safety or food manufacturing environment

Good understanding of food safety, hygiene and HACCP principles

Strong attention to detail with excellent organisational skills

Ability to maintain accurate records and follow established procedures

Good verbal and written communication skills

Ability to identify, investigate and report food safety and quality concerns

Strong IT and administrative skills

Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a busy production environment

Experience with in a BRCGS certified environment would be advantageousHACCP and/or Food Safety qualifications would be beneficial

Experience conducting GMP or hygiene audits would be desirable

Degree in Food Science, Food Technology, Food Safety, Microbiology, Quality Assurance or a related discipline would be advantageous

What you'll get in return Opportunity to develop your career within a growing Technical and Quality function

Hands-on exposure to HACCP, food safety systems, traceability and quality compliance activities

Involvement in BRCGS audits, mock recalls and continuous improvement projects

Broad exposure to quality assurance, technical systems and food safety management

Opportunity to work closely with both Production and Technical teams and gain valuable site-wide experience

Supportive environment with opportunities for ongoing learning and career progression

Exposure to customer requirements, auditing processes and food manufacturing best practice

Competitive salary and benefits package commensurate with experience

What you need to do now If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now. If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career. #4835199 - Graham Squirrell