Quality Assurance Coordinator

Vickerstock; Cookstown; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

Vickerstock, in partnership with a food manufacturing business, is recruiting a Quality Assurance Coordinator based in Cookstown, Northern Ireland. You will support the Technical Manager to maintain and improve food safety, quality and technical standards across the site.

This hands-on role suits someone with experience in food manufacturing, QA or food safety who enjoys working with Production and aims to develop their career in a busy manufacturing environment.

Qualifications

• Experience in food manufacturing, QA, or food safety is desirable.
• Good understanding of food safety, hygiene and HACCP principles.
• Strong attention to detail and organisational skills.
• Good written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to maintain accurate records and follow procedures.
• Ability to identify and report food safety and quality issues.

Responsibilities

• Carry out daily pre-production, hygiene, PPE, cleaning and GMP checks.
• Complete routine temperature, weight, equipment and quality checks throughout production.
• Ensure products meet required Quality Assurance Standards.
• Review and maintain production, packing, raw material and quality records.
• Support product coding, traceability exercises and mock recalls.
• Support the Technical Manager with the HACCP system and monitoring of HACCP controls.
• Carry out hygiene, departmental, glass and GMP audits.
• Assist with corrective and preventative actions following audits and non-conformances.
• Support investigations into quality issues and customer complaints.
• Complete product taste panels and sensory checks.
• Maintain and update QAS documentation and technical records.

Skills

Food safety

HACCP principles

Attention to detail

Record keeping

Communication skills

IT & administrative

Teamwork

Education

Degree in Food Science/Technology or related

Job description

Vickerstock are working in partnership with a food manufacturing business to recruit a Quality Assurance Coordinator to support the Technical Manager in maintaining and improving food safety, quality and technical standards across the site.

This is a hands-on opportunity for someone with experience in food manufacturing, QA, Technical or food safety who enjoys working closely with Production and wants to develop their career within a busy manufacturing environment.

The Role

• Carry out daily pre-production, hygiene, PPE, cleaning and GMP checks.
• Complete routine temperature, weight, equipment and quality checks throughout production.
• Ensure products meet required Quality Assurance Standards.
• Review and maintain production, packing, raw material and quality records.
• Support product coding, traceability exercises and mock recalls.
• Support the Technical Manager with the HACCP system and monitoring of HACCP controls.
• Carry out hygiene, departmental, glass and GMP audits.
• Support BRCGS compliance and audit preparation.
• Assist with corrective and preventative actions following audits and non-conformances.
• Support investigations into quality issues and customer complaints.
• Complete product taste panels and sensory checks.
• Maintain and update QAS documentation and technical records.
• Promote high standards of food safety, hygiene, GMP and quality across the production environment.
• Work closely with Production and Technical teams to identify and resolve issues.

What you'll need

• Previous experience within food manufacturing, quality assurance, technical or food safety is desirable.
• Good understanding of food safety, hygiene and HACCP principles.
• Strong attention to detail and organisational skills.
• Good written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to maintain accurate records and follow procedures.
• Ability to identify and report food safety and quality issues.
• Good IT and administrative skills.Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Comfortable working within a busy production environment.

Desirable Criteria (it would be great if you have these but don't worry if you don't!)

• Experience within a BRCGS-certified food manufacturing environment.
• HACCP and/or Food Safety qualification.
• Experience carrying out GMP or hygiene audits.
• Experience with traceability and mock recall exercises.
• Experience with sensory evaluation or taste panels.
• Knowledge of relevant food safety legislation.
• A degree in Food Science, Food Technology, Food Safety, Microbiology, Quality Assurance or a related subject.