Quality Assurance Technician

Newly Weds Foods; Ossett; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading food ingredients company based in Ossett is seeking a QA Technician to monitor and control products and quality systems in compliance with manufacturing standards. Candidates should have experience in quality assurance and the ability to conduct both routine and non-routine analyses. This permanent position involves a flexible schedule, working an average of 42 hours a week across day and night shifts. Join a reputable business committed to quality and innovation in food ingredient technology.

Qualifications

• Experience in quality assurance within a manufacturing environment.
• Ability to conduct routine and non-routine product analysis.
• Familiarity with auditing procedures and quality standards.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and control products, processes, and quality systems.
• Conduct analysis of finished products and work in progress.
• Audit plant processes and maintain quality control records.

Skills

Good Manufacturing Practices

Quality Control

HACCP

Analytical skills

Job description

About Us :

Newly Weds® Foods is a leading, privately owned global food ingredients business and has been innovating since 1932. The European division is a market leader in the manufacture of coatings, seasonings and functional ingredient systems.

Today, Newly Weds® Foods is a world leader in food ingredient technology. A network of R&D, manufacturing and service facilities around the globe allows us to serve our customers’ needs in more than 68 countries. But despite our size and scope, we’ve continued to be an independent, family‑owned business answerable only to the demands of our customers. That’s why we continue to invest in infrastructure, human resources and capacity to keep pace with our customers’ needs and expectations.

The Role :

We are looking to recruit a QA Technician to monitor, control and report on products, process and quality systems and to fulfil duties of the position in a safe and responsible manner.

Person Specification :

• Ensure Good Manufacturing Code of Practice and product protection practices are followed at all times, including hygiene duties as directed by your supervisor.
• To analyse finished products and work in progress (WIP) within the production department.
• Auditing of plant / process, HACCP, Quality Control and process control records for each department in the factory.
• To carry out as required non‑routine analysis of NWF or competitors’ products as required by the QA Supervisor / Manager or Technical / Production Management.
• To liaise with other functions and departments within the company to ensure that preventative / corrective action is taken to prevent the recurrence of quality problems.
• To provide detailed disposition instructions for failed products and raw materials, providing the Production Supervisor with support where required.
• To conduct where necessary, any non‑routine analysis and investigations as requested by the Management Team.
• To work within company quality procedures and to ensure these are reviewed and constructively challenge where applicable. Assist in maintenance and control all aspects of quality work instructions and forms relating to the QA Department.

Additional Information :

Based at the Ossett site. This is a permanent position working on average 42 hours per week, over a 28‑day period, rotating through 12‑hour day and night shifts. However, due to the nature of the business a degree of flexibility is required.