QA Auditor - Afternoon Shift

Extons Foods Ltd

Manchester

On-site

GBP 26,000 - 36,000

Full time

4 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Free parking

28 days holiday

Birthday off

Health cash plan

Pension scheme

Staff events

Cheese pack

Doughnut Fridays

Fruit on Tuesday

Job summary

Extons Foods Ltd in Manchester is seeking a conscientious QA Auditor to ensure every product leaving the factory meets food safety, quality and customer specifications.

You will carry out routine quality checks on the production line, support HACCP/GMP audits, document findings and help implement corrective actions across production teams. Strong attention to detail and good communication are essential.

Qualifications

Experience in QA or food safety in food manufacturing.
Knowledge of HACCP, GMP and BRC standards.
Excellent attention to detail and documentation.
Strong communication across all levels of the business.
Good organisational skills and ability to manage multiple checks.
Sound numeracy and record-keeping skills.
Experience with audits and corrective actions.
Knowledge of allergen controls and traceability.

Responsibilities

Carry out routine quality checks throughout production and packing processes.
Ensure products meet internal quality standards, customer specifications, and legal requirements.
Monitor quality checkpoints in line with HACCP requirements.
Identify and report non-conformances, escalating issues when necessary.
Support corrective and preventative actions when quality issues arise.
Work with production teams to communicate quality standards and resolve concerns quickly.
Conduct scheduled internal audits, including GMP and hygiene audits.
Assess compliance with food safety and quality management systems across the factory.
Ensure all quality records are completed accurately and in line with company requirements.
Accurately document audit findings and support corrective action plans.
Follow up on previous audit actions to verify effective close-out.
Support preparation for external audits (e.g., BRCGS, customer, or regulatory audits).
Maintain accurate, organised quality records in line with company procedures.
Support QA team with traceability checks, allergen management, and shelf-life monitoring.
Assist with investigating customer complaints and root causes.
Promote a strong food safety and quality culture across the site.
Monitor hygiene standards across the site and escalate issues where required.
Support microbiological sampling and product testing requirements.
Collaborate with other departments to ensure quality expectations are understood and achieved.
Support improvement initiatives by identifying recurring issues and opportunities to enhance standards.
Assist with updating procedures and documentation where required.

Skills

QA experience

HACCP

GMP

BRC standards

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Organisational skills

Numeracy

Microsoft Office

Audits

Education

Food Safety Level 2/3

Tools

MS Office

Audit software

Job description

About Us:

Established in 2000, Extons Foods are now one of the UKs largest independent cheese processing companies supplying sliced, grated, block and continental cheese to wholesalers, retailers, and sandwich manufacturers. We have continually grown and we’re not slowing down! A Family Run business with a friendly hands-on approach.

Role Description:

We are looking for a conscientious and detail-focused QA Auditor to join our team. In this role, you'll be at the heart of ensuring that every product leaving our factory meets the highest standards of food safety, quality, and customer expectations. Working closely with production teams, you'll carry out routine quality checks on the line and play a key part in maintaining our robust food safety culture.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone with a keen eye for detail and a genuine interest in food safety and quality, whether you're building on existing QA experience or bringing strong attention to detail from another environment and are eager to develop a career in food manufacturing quality assurance.

Key Responsibilities:

Carry out routine quality checks throughout the production and packing processes, inclusive of MAP, lead detector and seal integrity checks.
Ensure products meet internal quality standards, customer specifications, and legal requirements
Monitor CCPS and other quality checkpoints in line with HACCP requirements
Identify and report non-conformances, promptly escalating issues when necessary
Support corrective and preventative action processes when quality issues arise
Work with production teams to communicate quality standards and resolve concerns quickly
Conduct scheduled internal audits, including GMP audits, hygiene audits, and site standard checks
Assess compliance with food safety and quality management systems across the factory
Ensure all quality records are completed accurately and in line with company requirements
Accurately document audit findings and support the development of corrective action plans
Follow up on previous audit actions to verify effective close-out
Support preparation for external audits (e.g., BRCGS, customer, or regulatory audits) as required
Maintain accurate, organised quality records in line with company procedures
Support the QA team with traceability checks, allergen management, and shelf-life monitoring
Assist with investigating customer complaints and identifying root causes
Promote a strong food safety and quality culture across the site
Monitor hygiene standards across the site and escalates issues where required
Support microbiological sampling and product testing requirements
Work closely with other departments to ensure quality expectations are understood and achieved
Support improvement initiatives by identifying recurring issues and opportunities to enhance standards
Assist with updating procedures and documentation where required

The ideal candidate:

The ideal candidate must have:

Previous experience in a QA or food safety role within food manufacturing (dairy experience advantageous).
Good understanding of food safety standards such as HACCP, GMP, and BRC.
Excellent attention to detail with a methodical, thorough approach to checks and documentation
Strong observational skills and the confidence to identify and challenge non-conformances
Clear communication skills, with the ability to liaise professionally across all levels of the business, from production operatives to senior management
Good organisational skills and the ability to manage multiple checks and priorities within a fast-paced production environment
Sound numeracy and record-keeping skills
Basic computer literacy, including comfort using quality management systems and Microsoft Office
Experience with audits, non-conformance reporting and corrective actions
Knowledge of allergen controls, traceability, and retailer standards

Preferred qualifications:

Food Safety Level 2/3

Personal Attributes:

A genuine passion for food safety and quality, with pride in delivering great products to customers
A proactive, hands-on approach and willingness to be present on the production floor
Resilience and adaptability, remaining calm and professional under pressure
Strong teamworking skills combined with the confidence to work independently when needed
A continuous improvement mindset, always looking for ways to strengthen quality standards and processes

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