Quality Assurance Coordinator

Shirley Parsons Ltd; Ingrow; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual Bonus

Profit Share

Private Medical

Generous Pension and Life Insurance

25 days holiday plus bank holidays

Job summary

Shirley Parsons Ltd in Keighley, Bradford seeks a QA Coordinator to support BRCGS Food Safety standards, BFBI and vegan certifications. You will monitor GMPs during brewing, racking and distribution, review records for accuracy, and initiate corrective actions when needed.

The role reports to the QA & Food Safety Manager and runs 40 hours per week with an early finish on Fridays. Salary £35,000 per annum + annual bonus, profit share scheme, private medical, generous pension and life insurance,

Qualifications

• 2+ years in a food or beverage manufacturing environment.
• Active HACCP team member experience.
• Knowledge of food safety auditing desirable.
• Familiarity with BRCGS standards advantageous.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office for data recording and analysis.
• Strong attention to detail and methodical approach.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and support BRCGS Food Safety, BFBI and vegan certification requirements.
• Monitor GMPs across brewing, racking and distribution operations.
• Review records for accuracy and compliance.
• Place products on hold or initiate corrective actions as needed.
• Maintain quality records in line with site and BRCGS requirements.
• Keep SOPs and related documents up to date.
• Ensure traceability records support mass balance exercises.
• Support hygiene inspections and complete follow-up actions.

Skills

Food manufacturing

HACCP

GMP knowledge

BRCGS familiarity

Microsoft Office

Attention to detail

Organised work style

Workload prioritisation

Job description

Location

Keighley, Bradford

Employment Type

Permanent

Salary and Benefits

£35,000 per annum + Annual Bonus, Company Profit Share scheme, Private Medical, Generous Pension and Life Insurance scheme, 25 days holiday plus statutory bank holidays

Job Description

This is a permanent role, working 40 hours per week (early finish on a Friday), reporting to the QA & Food Safety Manager.

QA Coordinator Responsibilities

• Coordinate and support the maintenance and implementation of the BRCGS Food Safety Standard, BFBI and Vegan certification requirements.
• Monitor and verify Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs) across brewing, racking and distribution operations.
• Review production and quality records for accuracy, completeness and compliance.
• Place products on hold or initiate corrective action where food safety, legality or quality standards are not met.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date quality records in line with, site, legal and BRCGS requirements.
• Maintain document control systems, including SOPs, work instructions and associated records.
• Ensure traceability records are complete and support mass balance exercises.
• Conduct or support hygiene inspections and ensure follow-up actions are completed.

QA Coordinator - Skills & Attributes

• Desirable
• 2+ years' experience within a food or beverage manufacturing or general manufacturing
• Experience as an active HACCP team member
• Knowledge of food safety auditing (relevant qualifications desirable)
• Familiarity with BRCGS standards (advantageous)
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office for data recording, analysis, and documentation
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy
• Methodical and organised approach to work
• Ability to manage and prioritise workload in a fast-paced environment