QA Auditor

GI Group Main Account; Derby; On-site; GBP 28,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency in Derby is seeking a QA Auditor to ensure product safety and quality through comprehensive checks and compliance with food safety standards. This role requires attention to detail and knowledge of food safety procedures. The ideal candidate will have experience in food manufacturing and relevant quality systems courses. Join a dedicated team focused on maintaining high standards in food safety and quality assurance.

Qualifications

• 1 year experience preferred but not essential.
• Food manufacturing experience preferred.
• BRC Systems experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Ensure safety and quality of all products through system implementation.
• Conduct QA and QC checks in all production areas.
• Maintain hygiene standards and monitor corrective actions.

Skills

Attention to detail

Good communication skills

IT Literacy

Self-motivated and resilient

Education

Food safety courses

Quality systems courses

Job description

QA AUDITOR

Derby

Salary:
£27,362.50 per annum

Shift:
40 hours Monday - Friday - however every 3-4 weeks a 5 am start is required

QA AUDITOR ROLE PURPOSE

To ensure the safety and quality of all products through the documented examination and verification of activities, records and processes.

QA AUDITOR RESPONSIBILITIES:

* To ensure the safety and quality of all products through the implementation of Site Food Safety & Quality Assurance systems
* To work effectively as part of the QA and Production teams
* To carry out QA and QC checks and tasks in all areas of the production chain including temperature, specification, weight, traceability, calibration, cleaning and tasting checks
* To ensure that all Food Safety control points identified via the HACCP system are fully monitored and controlled
* To ensure compliance with all Company policies and procedures relating to Food Safety and Quality
* To monitor and assist in the provision of any staff training relating to Basic Food Hygiene, HACCP awareness, general induction, GMP and Health & Safety
* To liaise with the Production Department in matters relating to any quality or food safety issue
* To ensure effective investigation, prompt response and solutions to customer complaints/process issues
* To ensure that customer returns are monitored and investigated and appropriate analysis is given to the relevant departments and managers
* To maintain all certification schemes such as BRC and Red Tractor
* To assist in factory visits from customers and gaining and maintaining approval ratings
* To liaise with customer representatives in a professional manner

* To ensure that the Technical Manager/QA Manager is kept fully informed of all key issues and developments through regular informal and documented contact
* To monitor hygiene standards and take necessary corrective action
* To continually develop new initiatives to improve standards
* To carry out tasting of all species of meat. Participate in all species tasting panels and as part of complaint investigation
QA AUDITOR SPECIFICATIONS:
* To comply with all legal and statutory obligations applicable to the role.
* Support Company Initiatives and demonstrate Company Values at all times.
* Carry out any other reasonable tasks as required by the Company.
* Take responsibility for the Health and Safety of yourself and others whilst at work and to comply with the Company's policies and legislation.
* All individuals are expected to maintain personal and professional development to meet the changing demands of the job and participate in appropriate learning and development activities

QUALIFICATIONS, KNOWLEDGE & EXPERIENCE

* 1 year experience preferred but not essential
* Food safety courses
* Quality systems courses
* Food manufacturing experience preferred
* BRC Systems experience preferred
* Self- motivated and resilient
* Good attention to detail with organisational skills
* IT Literate
* Good communication skills

Should you require any support or assistance, please contact your local Gi Group office.

Gi Group Holdings Recruitment Limited are proud founding members of Menopause in business, pledge members for Neurodiversity in business, Disability committed members, Silver status pledge members for the Armed Forces Covenant, and Bronze trail blazers for Racial Equality matters.

Gi Group Holdings Recruitment Limited group of companies includes Gi Recruitment Limited, Draefern Limited, Gi Group Recruitment Ltd, INTOO (UK) Limited, Marks Sattin (UK) Limited, TACK TMI UK Limited, Grafton Professional Staffing Limited, Encore Personnel Services, Gi Group Ireland Limited and Kelly Services (UK) Ltd. Gi Group Ireland Limited are acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this role.

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