Lead Quality Auditor

Major Talent; Leicester; On-site; GBP 33,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Quality Auditor Lead to join their manufacturing site near Leicester. In this pivotal role, you will ensure compliance with food safety standards and quality regulations while maintaining retailer accreditation. You'll collaborate with department heads, conduct internal audits, and develop training programs to enhance food safety practices. This position offers a competitive salary, generous holiday allowance, and opportunities for career progression. If you're ready to take your career to the next level in a dynamic environment, this is the role for you.

Benefits

25 days holiday plus bank holidays

Pension scheme

Career progression opportunities

Qualifications

• 2+ years in a similar role within manufacturing.
• Strong knowledge of food safety regulations and quality standards.

Responsibilities

• Maintain food safety records and traceability for ingredients.
• Conduct internal audits and implement corrective actions.
• Develop and implement food safety training programs.

Skills

Food Safety Regulations

Quality Standards

Troubleshooting Quality Issues

BRCG Standards

QMS Systems

Education

HACCP Level 3

Level 3 Food Safety

Job description

Quality Auditor Lead

Are you an established Quality Supervisor or an experienced Quality Auditor seeking your next career step?

Have you worked in a similar role within a fast-paced manufacturing environment? Are you looking to join a company on a growth trajectory?

Major Recruitment is seeking an experienced Quality Auditor Lead to join our client's manufacturing site near Leicester.

The primary role of the Quality Auditor Lead is to provide professional and effective support to the factory concerning technical and quality issues. The Technical Services Officer will be responsible for maintaining retailer accreditation standards, ensuring food safety standards, staff training, and implementing HACCP & Quality Management System procedures.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Maintain food safety records/files, including knife, toolbox, weight control, and glass control.
2. Maintain traceability records for purchased ingredients (COC's/COA's).
3. Manage supplier documentation (specifications, Third Party Accreditation Certificates, etc.).
4. Handle customer & supplier documentation requests.
5. Collaborate with Department Heads to keep working procedures up to date.
6. Conduct internal audits and implement corrective actions.
7. Ensure document review procedures are followed.
8. Liaise with Pest Control and Cleaning Contractors, ensuring recommendations are implemented and records maintained.
9. Audit cleaning operations to improve standards continually.
10. Develop and implement food safety training programs.
11. Assist the Factory Manager with health & safety training programs as needed.

What’s in it for you?

• Salary up to £33,000 plus bonus
• Monday – Friday, 37.5 hours
• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays
• Pension scheme
• Career progression opportunities

Skills required:

• At least 2 years of experience in a similar role
• Strong knowledge of food safety regulations and quality standards
• Ability to troubleshoot and resolve quality issues effectively
• Experience with BRCG standards
• Experience with QMS systems

Qualifications:

• HACCP Level 3 (Level 4 desirable)
• Level 3 Food Safety (Level 4 desirable)

If you're interested, click 'apply now' and a recruitment specialist will contact you.

Major Recruitment is an employment agency representing our client. We handle permanent, temporary, and contract positions with professionalism and straightforward processes.