Internal Auditor

ABP Food Group; Ellesmere; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

ABP Food Group in Ellesmere is seeking a detail-oriented QA Auditor to uphold food safety and quality standards across the plant. You will perform internal audits, review records, and lead second- or third-party audits as required.

The role requires HACCP knowledge, experience with BRC, and the ability to work under pressure; standard hours are Mon-Fri 7am-3:30pm with potential variation. Salary to be discussed at interview.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a similar QA/audit role.
• HACCP knowledge and safety standards.
• Familiar with BRC audits.
• Able to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
• Basic computer skills (Excel, Word).

Responsibilities

• Perform internal audits according to schedule.
• Maintain daily factory standards.
• Lead second/third-party audits when required.
• Conduct monthly traceability checks.
• Provide technical support across departments.
• Review records and close NCs with relevant teams.
• Ensure compliance with customer specs and QAS.
• Keep audit plans up to date.

Skills

Audit lead

Attention to detail

Time management

Communication

Pressure handling

Tools

Excel/Word

Job description

• To carry out internal audits following the agreed internal audit schedule necessary, make sure that the company system, procedure and records are accurate and kept updated
• To make sure that the daily standards of the factory are maintained.
• To lead, when necessary, any second- or third-party audit.
• To carry out monthly traceability as per agreed schedule.
• To provide technical support to all departments.
• To carry out any other Technical job as necessary.
• Operate to Best Company Practices.
• Carry out fabrication and glass and plastic audits when required.
• Audit, review and sign relevant records as required.
• Support Technical QAs and Champions in their duties and make sure that their tasks are carried out according the relevant procedures.
• Be able to carry out a full traceability forward and backwards of any product within customer required timeframes.
• Collect and review relevant information in order to prepare for second or third party audits.
• Be familiar with customer specifications and QAS and provide them as necessary.
• Audit against relevant customer generic specification.
• Follow up NC raised in the internal audits or daily inspection and ensure that they are dealt with by the relevant departments.
• Contact and guide service suppliers when necessary.
• Ensure that service supplier recommendations are being followed up by relevant departments.
• Participate in department projects where necessary.
• BRC external auditor and audit experience
• HACCP
• Customer generic specifications
• Customer primal specification
• Animal welfare training
• Legislation
• Previous experience in a similar role is required.
• Basic Excel and Word skills including creating graphs
• Food Safety
• Basic Meat technology
• Be able to work under pressure
• Time flexibility and organizational skills in order to keep the daily, weekly and month workload and audit schedule up to date without delay
• Capacity to lead a second or third party audit
• Attention to detail
• Self-motivated
• Continuous improvement focus

Advantages:

• BRC Lead Auditor course
• HACCP level 3
• Food Safety level 3
• Animal Welfare
• Mon-Fri (7am-3:30pm)- however, alternative start and finish times may be considered

Salary TBC at interview