Quality Assurance Operative

Premier Foods; Barnsley; On-site; GBP 31,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Premier Foods in Carlton, Barnsley is seeking a QA-focused professional to assure site processes and that Product Quality is maintained. You will perform internal audits, support validations and investigations, and ensure HACCP compliance across daily operations.

Working pattern includes 3 on, 3 off shifts (18:00-06:00). You will lead cross-functional teams, drive improvements, and support the QA Manager to uphold site quality and compliance.

Qualifications

• Intermediate level – HACCP.
• Qualification in Food Science, Quality, Hygiene or relevant.
• Food manufacturing experience.
• Ability to work under pressure and respond to short term demands.
• Good team working skills and experience of working across multi disciplines.
• Leadership skills.

Responsibilities

• SAP transactions/tracker completion. (Concessions, Product Holds, Date changes)
• Production of test packs and the issuing of packs or test pieces to the site.
• Completion of internal audits (e.g. Process Compliance & Process pack audits).
• Carrying out daily line walks and issuing Be Food Safe observations as required.
• Completion of process verification checks.
• Completion of Validations (e.g. Metal Detectors, X Rays)
• Escalating non-conformances as required.
• Assisting with investigations or corrective action completion for non-conformances/customer complaints as required.
• Carrying out plant training assistance as required.
• Swabbing as required (Plant Swabs, Hand Swabs, etc).
• Any other reasonable tasks, as requested by the QA Manager.

Skills

HACCP

Food manufacturing experience

Ability to work under pressure

Team working across multi disciplines

Leadership skills

Education

Food Science / Quality / Hygiene qualification

Degree or equivalent in relevant technical discipline

Job description

Based at Carlton, Barnsley, S71 3HF

Salary: £36,758

Shift Pattern: 3 on, 3 off, 3 on, 5 off (18:00 - 06:00) 36.5 hours

Working: Thursday, Friday and Saturday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday.

Purpose of the Role

Responsible for assuring the site has controls of its processes and that Product Quality is maintained.

Key Accountabilities And Responsibilities

• SAP transactions/tracker completion. (Concessions, Product Holds, Date changes)
• Production of test packs and the issuing of packs or test pieces to the site.
• Completion of internal audits (e.g. Process Compliance & Process pack audits).
• Carrying out daily line walks and issuing Be Food Safe observations as required.
• Completion of process verification checks.
• Completion of Validations (e.g. Metal Detectors, X Rays)
• Escalating non-conformances as required.
• Assisting with investigations or corrective action completion for non-conformances/customer complaints as required.
• Carrying out plant training assistance as required.
• Swabbing as required (Plant Swabs, Hand Swabs, etc).
• Any other reasonable tasks, as requested by the QA Manager.

Person Specifications

Technical Skills/Qualifications/Experience

Essential

• Intermediate level – HACCP.
• Qualification in Food Science, Quality, Hygiene or relevant
• Food manufacturing experience.
• Ability to work under pressure and respond to short term demands.
• Good team working skills and experience of working across multi disciplines.
• Leadership skills

Desirable

• Degree or equivalent in relevant technical discipline.
• Understanding of statistical process control.
• Driving Licence

At Premier foods we believe in inclusion, authenticity and individuality. We aim to ensure all existing and future colleagues are given equitable opportunities and are respected, valued and encouraged to bring their true authentic selves to work no matter who they are, what they look like, who they love or what they believe in. Our culture is one where everyone is welcome.

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