Food Quality Systems Technologist

C & K Meats Limited; Diss; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Quality Systems Technologist to enhance its Technical Team. This role involves managing customer and supplier data, conducting audits, and driving quality assurance initiatives. The ideal candidate will possess strong technical knowledge, particularly in HACCP and food manufacturing standards, along with excellent communication and analytical skills. Join a company that values quality and continuous improvement, offering a supportive environment with benefits that enhance your work-life balance.

Benefits

33 days of holiday including bank holidays

Option to buy up to 5 extra days

Access to GroceryAid for support

Colleague discounts

Qualifications

• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills are essential.
• High level of technical knowledge, including HACCP and auditing experience.

Responsibilities

• Manage quality complaints and provide feedback to process teams.
• Conduct internal audits and maintain QMS/HMS systems.
• Support with audits and complete customer specifications.

Skills

Planning and organizational skills

Communication skills

Problem-solving skills

Analytical skills

Technical knowledge (HACCP)

Internal auditing experience

IT and systems knowledge

Understanding of UK/EU legislative requirements

Knowledge of industry standards

Job description

Eye, near Diss

Salary Dependent On Experience

Hours: Monday to Friday

Established over 40 years ago and based in Eye, Suffolk, C&K Meats is renowned for its passion for service and high-quality meat. We cut, prepare, pack, and deliver award-winning pork products for local, national, and international distribution.

We are offering an opportunity to join our growing Technical Team as a Quality Systems Technologist. In this role, you will support the Technical Department in managing customer and supplier data, including audits, approval documentation, specifications, and key quality assurance information management systems.

You will also manage the quality complaints process, providing feedback to site process teams, and actively participate in technical project work.

Main Duties Will Include

1. Completing relevant data analysis and reporting to relevant departments.
2. Investigating and responding to lower-tier complaints; communicating corrective actions with the QA team to the relevant site teams.
3. Completing customer SAQs and QASs.
4. Supporting the department with second and third-party audits of the sites.
5. Conducting internal audits as assigned.
6. Attending meetings and recording/distributing minutes.
7. Assisting in maintaining relevant QMS/HMS systems.
8. Conducting traces and mass balances as assigned.
9. Driving continuous improvement at the site.
10. Undertaking any reasonable requests from the Head of Technical.

Our Ideal Candidate

1. Effective planning and organizational skills with the ability to prioritize.
2. Positive and effective communication skills, both verbal and written.
3. Ability to work accurately, logically, and methodically.
4. Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.
5. Ability to challenge and drive standards.
6. High level of technical knowledge, including HACCP.
7. Good working knowledge of UK/EU legislative requirements in food manufacturing.
8. Understanding of industry standards and customer codes of practice.
9. Internal auditing experience is essential.
10. Excellent IT and systems knowledge is essential.
11. Experience in food manufacturing is desired.
12. Understanding of BRC standards.

What We Can Offer You

1. Salary dependent on experience.
2. 33 days of holiday including bank holidays, with an option to buy up to 5 extra days.
3. Access to GroceryAid for emotional, practical, and financial support.
4. Benefits and recognition hub, including colleague discounts.